Are you struggling to make a living as an artist? Do you want to become a full-time artist? Is it possible?
It's natural to have doubts and worries before committing to a full-time artist lifestyle, and it takes years of training and routine to be successful.
The first phase of becoming a full-time artist is to find your niche. This means finding a style that you are comfortable with and think will make you happy long term.
Sells and money should always be secondary in this process because they will come in a proportional amount to the work you are willing to do. Also, there are other factors to consider, whether you like them on not.
Running a studio can be hard work. Figuring out which medium or niche, what type of work to create, and how to ensure you have enough artwork and viewers can be challenging.
The first step with your niche is to have an online portfolio of work that shows what you are good at. You can do this through a website or social media sites like Instagram and Facebook.
Once your portfolio is ready, it's time to start making things happen and attracting buyers, exhibitions, and curators.