Table of Contents
1. [Introduction](#introduction)
2. [Researching Successful Shops](#researching-successful-shops)
3. [Accessing Mid Journey](#accessing-mid-journey)
4. [Generating Images](#generating-images)
5. [Resizing the Artwork](#resizing-the-artwork)
6. [Posting the Artwork for Sale](#posting-the-artwork-for-sale)
7. [Using Professional Mockups](#using-professional-mockups)
8. [Scaling the Business to Six and Seven Figures](#scaling-the-business-to-six-and-seven-figures)
9. [Conclusion](#conclusion)
Introduction
In this article, I'm going to show you how to make money selling AI-generated digital download art online. This is a super easy business model that anyone can start with just $10.
We'll start by researching successful shops to see what types of images sell well. Then we'll learn how to use Mid Journey, an AI image generator, to create our own high-quality artwork. Once our images are ready, we'll resize them and post them for sale on Etsy. We'll also learn how to use professional mockups to make our images look even more appealing.
By the end of this article, you'll have everything you need to start selling AI-generated digital download art and making money online.
Researching Successful Shops
The best way to learn what types of images sell well is to research successful shops. Here are a few things you can do:
* **Look at the top-selling listings on Etsy.** This will give you a good idea of what types of images are popular with buyers.
* **Read the reviews for successful listings.** This will help you understand why people are buying these images.
* **Use a shop analyzer tool like Aura to analyze successful shops.** This will give you more detailed information about the types of images that are selling well, as well as the prices that sellers are charging.
Here are a few examples of successful shops that are selling AI-generated digital download art:
* [Antique White Art](https://www.etsy.com/shop/AntiqueWhiteArt)
* [Lexington Prince](https://www.etsy.com/shop/LexingtonPrince)
* [Vintage Design Derivative Works](https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageDesignDerivativeWorks)
These shops are all selling AI-generated digital download art in a variety of styles, including landscapes, portraits, and abstracts. They're all using professional mockups to make their images look more appealing, and they're all pricing their images competitively.
Accessing Mid Journey
Mid Journey is an AI image generator that you can use to create high-quality digital download art. It's easy to use and it's completely free to sign up.
To access Mid Journey, you'll need to join their Discord server. Once you're in the server, you'll be able to use the Mid Journey bot to generate images.
Generating Images
The Mid Journey bot is very easy to use. Just type in a prompt and the bot will generate an image based on that prompt. You can use any type of prompt, but the best results come from using specific and detailed prompts.
For example, if you want to generate an image of a landscape, you could type in a prompt like "a beautiful landscape with mountains and a lake." The bot will then generate an image that matches that prompt.
You can also use the Mid Journey bot to generate images of people, animals, objects, and more. Just experiment with different prompts until you find an image that you like.
Resizing the Artwork
Once you've generated an image, you'll need to resize it so that it can be used as a digital download. The best way to do this is to use a photo editing software like Photoshop or GIMP.
To resize an image, simply open it in the photo editing software and select the "Image" menu. Then, select the "Resize" option and enter the desired dimensions.
You'll also need to make sure that the image is saved in a high-quality format, such as PNG or JPEG.
Posting the Artwork for Sale
Once you've resized the artwork, you can post it for sale on Etsy. Etsy is a great platform for selling digital download art because it has a large audience of buyers.
To post your artwork for sale on Etsy, you'll need to create an Etsy shop. Once you have an Etsy shop, you can upload your artwork and set a price for it.
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