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Why You Should Sell Your Art to Businesses
They have all the money
Almost every artist is looking for the same thing. We all want to make art full-time. Our dream is to get paid to do the work that we love. But, it’s hard to make a living as an artist. Whether you’re a painter, writer, illustrator, or musician, the number of gatekeepers keeps shrinking while the competition from other artists is increasing.
Even with the power of the internet, it’s hard to get noticed amidst all the noise. Indie artists who are willing to skip over the gatekeepers still struggle to build enough of an audience to financially sustain their careers.
What if there was another way? What if you didn’t have to be either a starving artist or a household name? What if you had other choices?
One of the best ways to make money as an artist is to sell your art directly to businesses instead of consumers. Companies buy all kinds of art every day. They need content just like everyone else, and many companies are willing to pay great rates for the right art.
B2B Business Model
Many artists make their living selling to consumers. Indie artists often sell directly to buyers through the internet. Some artists sell to consumers with the help of middlemen like publishers, labels, galleries, and…
