Your passion is art. From painting, building, sculpting, and welding. You are very good at what you do, but you keep this talent of yours hidden, thinking that you can’t make a living off it because you are no Picasso or Leanardo. That might be true as few do become masters. But that should not stop you from making a living (or at the very least a sideline income) doing what you love. Making your art functional is key in raking in the green leaves. 

Paint Your Name In Murals

If you love to paint, hire yourself as a mural artist. Many companies or everyday consumers are on the lookout to bring that feature wall to life. It can be inside a bedroom, living room, kitchen, or even outside on a wall. But make sure that you know your limits and be honest with your potential clients. If you are more of a modern art painter, don’t take on jobs that require finer facial features. You don’t need to say yes to every opportunity that comes your way. Instead, build your name in the specific niche that will start to take off and make you the go-to person. 

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Sculpting Functional

Sculpting came a long way from the standard clay form. Now sculptures can use any material to bring forth their visual creations. From metal, wood, glass, and even plastic. The beauty might be in the eye of the beholder. But the beholder will pay you to make a sculpture to fit in their home or work place that is functional. No, you will not forgo your artistic integrity. Listen to what your potential client is looking for and incorporate your integrity in it. For example, if your clients are looking for a sculpture feature that includes nature. (It’s a bit out there. Who knows, it might catch on and will become a trend) You need to sit back and think, what is out there that you can work with. A vertical garden system is one option. Just think about the potential in shaping it into an artwork. And let’s not forget the textures the herbs and flowers will provide once they are planted in the holes. In no time, you are looking at what Gabion Supply has and typing up your quotation to your client. 

Artful Furniture 

When you hear the word furniture, you only think about carpentry. But even the skilled work of a carpenter can be an art. Discussion pieces in a home are all the rage, and many consumers will pay top dollar to fit into the trend. Yes, you might have only made your furniture during weekends and only for friends and family, but take a chance. Take a few high-quality photos of the pieces you already produced, write a bit of what type of wood it is and what inspired you to make it. Then blast it on a few social media pages. Make sure to mention that you are open to making make-to-order custom pieces. 

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Many artists believe that if they do not have degrees, they are not worthy of dabbling in the colorful and elaborate art world. But, even if you don’t think you can do it full time, you owe it to yourself and your passion to share it with the rest of the world. And making some money on the side is nothing to shy away from.