How I Created a Made-to-Order Art Product That Sells 10 a Day (and Generates Daily Income)

How I Created a Made-to-Order Art Product That Sells 10 a Day (and Generates Daily Income)

Becoming a full-time artist isn’t just about making beautiful work—it’s about building a system that supports you financially so you can keep creating. One of the biggest shifts in my art career came when I created a made-to-order artwork product that now sells around 10 pieces a day and brings in consistent cash flow.

This one product changed everything for me.

If you're an artist dreaming of living off your art, let me walk you through exactly how I did it—and how you can do it too.

🎯 Step 1: I Found a Scalable Idea That Aligned With My Style

I started by asking myself: What do people already want to buy? I noticed there was a high demand for custom, meaningful, and affordable art—especially pet portraits, family portraits, and unique memory pieces. These artworks were emotional purchases. People weren’t just buying “a print,” they were buying a feeling, a memory, a story.

I turned my focus toward made-to-order custom art, where each order was unique, but the process was systemised. The artwork was still personal, but I didn’t have to reinvent the wheel every time.

🧩 Step 2: I Created a Seamless Ordering Experience

To scale, I needed a streamlined system. I set up:

• A website with clear product pages, pricing, and easy checkout

• Forms where customers upload their reference photos and notes

• Automated order confirmations and delivery timeframes

• A set of templates and workflow systems to speed up creation

• Print-on-demand canvas production partnered with Fantastic Framing

• A clear timeframe for delivery (usually 2–4 weeks)

This system meant I could focus on the creative side while the business side ran efficiently in the background.

💡 Step 3: I Focused on One Product First

Instead of spreading myself thin with dozens of products, I focused on one: a made-to-order canvas portrait. This could be of a person, a pet, or a custom memory. It had clear boundaries (canvas size, price, delivery method), but endless emotional appeal.

I used social proof, reels, and behind-the-scenes videos to market it consistently—and sales started to snowball.

💰 Step 4: I Priced for Profit and Cash Flow

I made sure the price included:

• My time

• Printing and framing costs

• Shipping

• Profit margin

Even at scale, each sale brings in profit and contributes to daily cash flow. I don’t just get random spikes in income—I get predictable daily income from art I love creating.

🌟 Step 5: I Market Every Day—Even in Simple Ways

I post every single day. Some days it's a finished artwork. Other days it's a reel, a quote, or a customer testimonial. I talk directly to my audience and make it clear that these artworks are made with love, on demand, and shipped directly to their home.

This kind of consistent visibility keeps the orders coming in every single day.

🔁 Repeatability = Sustainability

The beauty of a made-to-order product is that it's:

• Easy to market

• Easy to reproduce

• Deeply meaningful to buyers

• Profitable and predictable

It’s the perfect balance between creativity and business. And yes—you can still paint originals, experiment, or run exhibitions. But knowing you have a reliable income stream frees you up to create without panic or pressure.

✨ For Artists Who Want to Go Pro:

If you want to be a professional artist, create one repeatable product that meets an emotional need—and do it really well.
Make it easy for people to order.
Make it meaningful.
And market it with love.

You don’t need to wait for galleries, collectors, or “luck.” You can build a business that gives you freedom, impact, and daily income—from art that comes from your heart.

📦 Want to see how I’ve structured mine?
Check out my best-selling made-to-order portraits at LeahJustyceArtGallery.com.au