The Starving Artist
Life is expensive enough without the added expense of your creativity. Whether you create for pleasure or work, here are a few little things that will help you get by.
Teaching yourself new skills, or improving upon old ones is much easier with the internet. eHow offers a huge selection of tutorials on many different subjects from crafting to photography.
The internet also proves to be a great place to sell and showcase your work. Sites such as DeviantArt provide printing services and make it easier to sell your work. If you have a bit more to invest, Jewel Boxing offers an incredibly stylish and unique way to package your portfolio. Cafe Press allows you to print your designs on to a whole range of products such as t-shirts, mugs, and much more. Or, if you make your own stuff, you can set up a personalised shop on Etsy.
Learning to bind your own sketchbooks and journals can really help you save money. The skill will also come in handy when you want to produce your own booklets, pamphlets, or portfolios. It’s easy, so learn how to here.
If you would like to hear more ideas for the starving artist and beating off creative block, check out my latest podcast.
