Art Licensing - Is it Selling Out Or Cashing In?

There is a belief among many artists that to be3. Teach driver's education
good, you have to be hungry. Or you have to haveAs you can see, these are very different jobs. But
rings in your nose. Or you have to dress in a verythey all involve turning a passion for driving into
unique way. Or you have to be rebelling againstincome. If art is what you love, there are many
something. Or... fill in the blank.ways to turn it into money as well. Art licensing is
I believe that I can be creative, an artist, and still payone way.
the rent. Put food on the table. Go on vacation. IDoes the idea of painting one collection of designs,
choose to license my artwork. It works for me. I amand licensing the rights appeal to you? You could
thankful every day that I have a way to cash in onhave several companies sending you royalty checks
what I love, and earn a nice income.for using the same art of different products This is
There are lots of ways to do anything. Let's stephow people make money licensing art.
outside of art for a minute.So if you believe that art for commercial purposes is
Say you really love to drive. What could you do to"selling out", than art licensing won't be a good fit. I
earn a living? Here are a few things that come tobelieve it is "cashing in" - turning my passion and
mind:creativity into a living so it is a great fit for me.
Remember, there are so many things you can do
1. Become a Nascar driverwith your art, be sure to find what will be a good fit
2. Drive a School Busfor you before diving in.