Art Income Report: How Much I Made in 2025

This year brought in $250,000—and it came with more lessons than numbers. The growth didn’t happen by accident; it came from sticking to pricing, focusing on higher-quality projects, and building better systems instead of saying yes to everything.

Just as important were the moments when work had to slow down. Financial stability created room to step back when life got heavy, handle unexpected expenses without panic, and protect time with family. That breathing room turned out to be just as valuable as the income itself.

This year reinforced one core truth: building a profitable art business isn’t about chasing money—it’s about creating stability, choice, and the capacity to live well alongside the work.