If you’re thinking about starting a digital art business then read this post first! 

I’m going to share with you what you need to get started, the challenges you might face, and how to make sure your products stand out from the competition. 

Hi, my name is Mei Pak and I help makers, artists, and designers make a consistent income by selling their handmade products online.

 So why is a digital art business a good idea?

 Digital art is a broad category. Simply put, it’s artwork that's created using a computer.

This can mean lots of different things. You can draw an illustration on a computer screen that you then color in, take images and render them in Photoshop, do a collage from different photographs, or even use fonts. The options are endless!

The common thread is that all of these artworks are created by using your computer as the main medium. This sets it slightly apart from other kinds of artwork, such as drawing or doing portraits. 

Of course, those mediums may use your computer too, but digital art is really focused around the computer as your main art tool.

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One of the worst things in the world is waking up to find out that you've sold the same piece of your product twice and that’s what happens when you don’t manage your inventory between all the shops you sell on online. 

That’s why in this post, I’m going to share with you the top 4 best inventory management software you can use.

Hi, my name is Mei Pak, and I help makers, artists and designers make a living selling their handmade products online.

If you're a handmade business selling on multiple platforms at once like Etsy, Shopify, Amazon, and maybe you also do craft shows, then managing your inventory is definitely one of the biggest issues you can have. Which is why it’s absolutely crucial to have a clear system. 

You definitely don’t want to oversell one of your products, right?

And the more time your items take to make, or the more unique your items are, the bigger of a disaster it can be. 

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Your Instagram bio is the first thing people look at when they come to your Instagram account.

It might look like a small part of your Instagram profile, but it's super important to get, right if you want to grow your following and attract more of your ideal customers who’ll love and buy your products.

Hi, my name is Mei Pak and I help makers, artists and designers make a living selling from selling their handmade products online. 

How People Use Instagram

First, let's think about how people use Instagram. One of your posts may get recommended in someone's feed. People are going to look at your photo and then click on your account and go see if they want to follow you.

This is where a decision is made.

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If you’re thinking about starting an art portrait business from home, read this post first. I’m going to break down your business plan, talk about challenges you should look out for, how to stand out amongst other artists, pricing advice, and so much more.

Hi! My name is Mei Pak and I help makers, artists and designers make a consistent income from selling their handmade products online. 

What is a Portrait Business?

First, let’s define a portrait business. A portrait business is you creating a piece of art that's a portrait of someone else.

The portraits can come in lots of different varieties. You could do:

• oil painting
• watercolor
• pencil sketches
• line drawings

The possibilities are endless.

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If you’re setting up your own website to sell your handmade products, you might be debating between WooCommerce and Shopify.

Read this post first because I’m going to be comparing the two to find out which one is better.

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