Today's market is unique for artists in that one can reach a much larger market than would have previously been available. Websites such as Fiverr and Etsy allow people to sell a wide variety of materials at varying costs. Having the ability to reel potential customers and clients in with such a low price point is an excellent way to get your foot in the door, and your work can be shared across the globe.
The following article is an account from 2009 of how hobbyist have been able to quit their full time jobs to pursue their artistic passions.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/17/fashion/17etsy.html
Thanks for the information Jessica. I knew about Etsy but not the other site. I will be checking it out as well. I love being able to look at all the artwork and it is really affordable!
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