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What is a way someone who is artistic, but bad with #s/tech could use their skills on the side to make money? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by MexticoManolo@alien.top to c/entrepreneur@indiehackers.space

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Context: I'm currently a student in medical studies and work p/t in a care facility. When I have a little time on the side I do artistic things, with a niche speciality in illustration. I've been told/asked by strangers, family, friends and others if I'd ever find a way to make money on what I do ..but aside from the odd print, or a few commissions, I really never have. I've thought about somehow getting stickers made, or shirts , but I really would have no clue to go about it. I'd like to have some passive income that came from utilizing art skills I have, but I am my own mental wall when it comes to being confident enough to try.

At the same time, it must be said that I have a condition called "Dyscalculia" , it's aside of some other learning issues..but the main point being, me understanding business terms, numbers, data, tech and algorithms is very unlikely or difficult. I once had help trying to set up a shopify and I had to stop because the person who was helping me lost patience trying to explain.

Anyway I feel I have all these ideas, for like images, branding concepts, little characters etc and idk if I could ever do much, if anything with that. Any advice, tips, feedback or just general comments ( negative or positive ) is appreciated.

30's, living in western Canada.

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[–] JackRumford@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

get a job and do art on the side

making art is the easy part. selling it and marketing is hard.