Hey Desmond.
I understand where you're coming from and how you feel. I am 19 years old, currently attending one of the top universities in the world (University of Chicago) and have the same vision as you - not to get a job after college.
It's phenomenal that you're thinking about this at such a young age. Congrats. My hat is off to you.
But more to the point, I'd say this is a great time to get a Deviantart account, and start putting some of your work up there. You can sell art for a small commission, just to start.
In regards to your blogging dilemma, you don't have to write to have a blog. Make a video of yourself talking about art. Make a podcast (audio). Our just post your art as entries on your blog - maybe with the title of the piece as your post title.
Now, about patience. I don't know if anyone's told you, but getting a passive income and the success you desire is all about patience. I think you're getting ahead of yourself if you want to succeed NOW. Because the truth is, you're not. Steve made his passion his profit (true) but it didn't happen overnight. He worked hard (harder than any 9-5 job) and worked longer hours. You have to sweat. You have to deal with tough times. Getting a business and making money online is not easy. It just takes a lot of work.
I've had a blog for 7 months now. Almost 200 subscribers (not yet but someday), but it's 7 months of work. And I'm still working, still hustling for the big payoff for my passion.
If you love what you do (art in your case) you'll put in those hours, days, weeks, years, to get where you want to be. I believe everyone has the potential to profit from their passion, but many give up too early because they don't have the endurance and the patience to do so.
Here's your to-do list if you want to get started:
-Start branding yourself (buy Gary Vaynerchuk's book, Crush IT! Cash in on Your Passion for a low down on personal branding)
- Create an online presence (Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Tumblr, Deviantart, etc.) use some or all of them
- Make a blog (text, audio, video, pictures) use some or all of them
- Go to college to further your passion (college is not a waste of money - unless you already have an idea that you know you can carry out and profit from)
- Go to these sites and read them: Copyblogger.com, Problogger.com, chrisguillebeau.com, hilife2b.com (mine)
- Purchase this book/deal on how to make money being an artist (only $39 with text and audio)
Art and Money: How to Thrive as an Artist without Selling Out
If you need anymore help, reply to this thread or shoot me email at
cjanyasor@yahoo.com.
Good luck, man
