Have you ever wondered if you can make money selling ai generated paintings? Well, the short answer is a big yes. And, gouache paintings are a hidden gem on Etsy.
The word “Gouache” refers to a type of paint that’s similar to watercolor but is more opaque. It is often used in art for its vivid colors and smooth finish.
Typically, gouache is used for traditional art, but guess what? You can now create these digitally with Ai.
If you do a quick search on Etsy, you’ll find less than 23,000 listings for gouache paintings; and most of them are doing well. They’re pretty sought after, and folks are willing to pay top dollar.
There are three formats of painting you can sell online. First, there are original pieces by traditional artists. AI can’t replicate these.
Secondly, you’ve got digital downloads. Some of which can fetch around $9.99 each. Lastly, you can sell your paintings as prints.
If possible, you can print the art yourself and ship it to the customers, or you can connect a POD supplier like Printify to your Etsy shop. All you have to do is upload the file and they’ll handle the production and shipping. You can place your designs on posters or canvas. And you can even frame them if you think customers are willing to pay the higher price tag.
Custom prints of gouache paintings on Etsy can range from $25 to $40 each. So yeah, there’s some good money in this.
Some of the best niches I found during my research are florals, pets, abstract art, botanicals, and portraits.
The best part is that gouache paintings do not only sell well on Etsy. You can also try selling them on Shopify or Woocommerce. As long as you pick a good design, upscale the image, and promote it on social media or locally, you will make sales.
But I advise you to avoid POD sites like Redbubble for this niche. That’s because people associate gouache painting with timelessness and originality. Putting your designs on a crowded marketplace such as Redbubble will make your work look cheap.
So, if you are looking for an ai side hustle that will make you good money, I recommend selling gouache painting. You might make good money from it as long as you don’t go around telling everyone it’s ai art.
Hi, I’m Blessing, a pro writer and graphic designer turned AI EXPERT! My passion is helping you unlock the full potential of AI tools to elevate your skills and create a successful side hustle or brand.
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