I’ve built businesses where six months of traction decides everything. This one worked because it followed distribution, pricing, and discipline—the same rules Wall Street runs on.
I Treated Drawings Like Assets
Art isn’t fragile. Bad economics are.
Each drawing was positioned as a reusable asset, not a one-time effort. One creation, multiple buyers. That’s leverage.
The Numbers That Made It Work
Here’s the math, stripped of emotion:
Average price per drawing: $80
Drawings sold per month: 20–22
Monthly revenue: ~$1,700
Over 6 months: $10,000+
Margins stayed above 70%.
Distribution Came Before Talent
The digital art market is $6+ billion and growing 10% annually.
I didn’t chase attention. I sold where people already paid—creators, founders, and small brands.
Liquidity beats creativity every time.
Time Was Treated as Capital
Each drawing took 45–60 minutes.
Total time invested: ~130 hours across 6 months. That’s ~$75/hour, part-time.
I'm Richard Polk Vaughan, head writer at The Daily Credit, where I blend Wall Street expertise with freelance hustle. Crafting investment strategies and advising clients is my game, but I also dive into affiliate marketing and social media strategy. Outside work, you’ll find me on the tennis court or golf course, and I never say no to a good pizza. Balancing work, play, and passion keeps me sharp and ahead of the curve.
