How to make money outside and inside DeviantArt

This is meant more for younger, newer deviants who have run into a spot of trouble making some extra cash,

I see many people posting how they make no money on their prints through DeviantArt.

To me, it just seems like all you need is a lesson in business.

First, before you do anything, realize what our "Target Audience" is.

Do you draw anime? Or do you take pictures of cute animals? Or are you into realism? Let's face it, you aren't going to find very many older people who enjoy fine art on the internet. Try and figure out what age group your work appeals to.

Second, use DeviantArt as your "Warehouse"

DeviantArt is great. You can showcase your products and then ship them to people without you doing anything. However it is an Art Community. In DeviantArt, you work is only shown to other artists, to get more money you have to use DeviantArt as your Warehouse. It will supply the customer, but you need to bring the customer to the site.

Deviantart is fairly appealing, but lets face it, many people in the real world haven't a clue. Which bring me to my next point...

Third, advertise yourself OUTSIDE of DeviantArt.

This is very easy if you draw anime or furries and such. Why? You can find fanfiction sites, forums, ect and offer on the site to draw people's OCs for money. refer them to your DeviantArt page and viola! Many people make the mistake of just trying to advertise on DeviantArt, but like I said, if you advertise on here, you are only advertising to artists, not the general public.

If you are like me and take pictures or make crafts or have more refined art, have no fear. Simple showcase your work...In real life! Local fairs that have an art section, craft fairs, art shows, showcases in schools are usually very abundant in any setting. You can buy your own prints off DeviantArt and show them off, or print cheaper copies of your work at a local print store.

However, like I said earlier, keep your audience in mind. If you take cutesy pictures, your audience is probably a range from Children to Young Adults. Try to go to where they would be.

Last point, this doesn't concern Deviantart, but, people who are good at drawing or taking pictures may offer cheap summer courses for children at a Recreation Center in a nearby town for money. If you are also into crafts, this is also a good way to make money. Also, after teaching, you may have effectively advertised yourself to your community, by the adults seeing your work.

You may also provide services. If you are a young artist, offer to paint mural or decorate rooms, such as painting pictures in a baby room in someone's house or if you an experienced photographer, offer your service.

So that is all. My point is people try to use DeviantArt as an advertising tool when it advertises to more artists. Use DeviantArt as a supplier/portfolio, recommend people to visit you on here and explain to them how they can buy. If your audience is too young to order online, take matters into your own hands and print the pictures yourself in a print store or off DeviantArt and sell them at shows.

DeviantArt will do the supplying, but it's up to you to be the "Salesman".