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Grime Stories no 14. Survival and the Southbank

My Journey with Print on Demand


Hello everyone,


I want to share my honest experience of trying to balance being both an artist and a teacher, with the hope of supplementing my teaching salary through print-on-demand (POD). This means selling limited edition prints - a more regular income source than relying on original art to sell.






These prints act as certified art pieces, offering a unique way to own my work at a significantly lower price than the original. I’ve had a great experience with theprintspace.com, whose service and advice have been brilliant.


That said, the journey isn’t easy. Experts stress mastering Instagram, which means a lot of time spent posting stories, reels, and more to increase exposure. Despite this focus on social media, creating new original works (obviously) remains essential to generate prints.



While making a profitable career as an artist might seem daunting, it's definitely achievable. I hope. Let hope the


Here’s my latest drawing of the Southbank's National Theatre—I’d love any feedback! (below)


see the story here @stuartjarvis_art - shop www.stuartjarvisprints.com


And please let me know if there's any work of mine you'd like a print of!


Thanks for all your support.


Stuart


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