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Want to Know How to Make a Living as an Artist or Indie Crafter?

December 1, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

I’m sure we all wish we could just quit our boring day jobs and get paid to craft all day, am I right? Well, maybe you can? Mallory from MissMalaprop is sharing her tips on how to make a living as an artist or crafter! Not just a few actionable tips, but so many resources for selling your art and making a business of it.

She says: I started writing under the name Miss Malaprop in 2006, and since then I often get asked for my advice for new artists and makers. I’ve experimented with a lot of different ways to make a living as an artist over the last few years, including selling on Etsy and other online venues, as well as selling at local craft fairs, art markets, and festivals. I’ve learned a lot during that time, and hopefully some of what I’ve learned can help you too!

Read the full post here: How to make a living as an artist or crafter!

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