| There is a belief among many artists that to be | | | | 3. Teach driver's education |
| good, you have to be hungry. Or you have to have | | | | As you can see, these are very different jobs. But |
| rings in your nose. Or you have to dress in a very | | | | they all involve turning a passion for driving into |
| unique way. Or you have to be rebelling against | | | | income. 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 pay | | | | one way. |
| the rent. Put food on the table. Go on vacation. I | | | | Does the idea of painting one collection of designs, |
| choose to license my artwork. It works for me. I am | | | | and licensing the rights appeal to you? You could |
| thankful every day that I have a way to cash in on | | | | have 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 step | | | | how 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 to | | | | believe 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 driver | | | | with your art, be sure to find what will be a good fit |
| 2. Drive a School Bus | | | | for you before diving in. |