Digital brush and asset shop for artists
A designer creates and sells downloadable Procreate or Photoshop brush packs and other digital creative assets to a global audience of artists.
The idea, in plain language
A coder/designer creates and sells downloadable digital brushes and assets for apps like Procreate or Photoshop, marketed to a global artist audience. The customer is digital illustrators and letterers. Startup means design tooling and a storefront like Gumroad or Etsy; no inventory or shipping. The single episode reports around $50,000 per year in extra income.
Where the sources agree
- Software/technical background is enough to start; art chops are learned.
- Distribution is global via digital marketplaces.
- Cited income is around $50,000 per year on the side.
What each source says
side-hustle-school#457 - Kiwi Coder Makes Extra $50,000/Year from Virtual Paintbrushes
A New Zealand software developer designed lettering brushes for apps like Procreate and earns around $50,000 a year selling them as downloadable assets.
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