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From Doodles to Dollars: Monetizing Your Procreate Art

By Trupti on 22 Jul 2025
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In 2025, creators are skipping the gallery route and going straight to the bank—armed with styluses and scroll-stopping art.

Here’s how you can turn your Procreate creations into real income. No gatekeepers. No fluff. Just actionable options.

1. Sell Digital Products That Scale

Let’s begin with the easiest win: products that sell while you sleep.

  • Procreate brush packs
  • Texture overlays
  • Template kits (planners, stickers, moodboards)
  • Clip art or icons for other creatives
  • Fonts made from your hand lettering

They don’t need to be masterpieces—just useful and well-designed.

To get started, upload your files to platforms such as:

Pro tip: Watch what’s trending. Then add your unique style to what people are already searching for.

2. Open a Print Shop (Without Inventory)

You don’t need a garage full of t-shirts to sell merch. All you need is a print-on-demand partner. Upload your art—they’ll take care of printing, packing, and shipping.

You can showcase your art on products like:

  • Stickers
  • Phone cases
  • Posters
  • Mugs
  • Apparel

For maximum impact, ensure your designs are bold, with strong outlines and clear focal points. Well-designed mockups can also boost conversions.

3. Take on Custom Commissions

Commissions are a classic route—and they still work.

Offer custom services like:

  • Portrait illustrations
  • Tattoo concepts
  • Logo sketches
  • Pet drawings
  • Social media avatars

Promote your services on platforms like:

Post a clear commission sheet with your services, pricing (or “DM for rates”), delivery timeline, and how to order. Even a modest following can convert to consistent clients if you show up consistently.

4. Teach What You Know

If you’ve nailed the Procreate brush tool or have a signature workflow, others are willing to pay to learn.

There are plenty of ways to teach, including:

  • Launching a Skillshare class
  • Selling mini-courses on Gumroad or Lemon Squeezy
  • Offering live Zoom sessions or critique calls
  • Writing short eBooks or paid PDF guides

Be specific. For example:

  • “How to Draw Neon Lettering in Procreate”
  • “Creating Seamless Repeat Patterns with Procreate”
  • “My Exact Portrait Brush Workflow”

Use tools like ScreenStudio or Procreate’s time-lapse to capture your process.

5. License Your Work

For passive income and brand visibility, consider licensing your art.

  • License designs for packaging, ads, or brand merch
  • Submit to stock platforms like Adobe Stock or Creative Fabrica
  • Pitch your designs to décor, apparel, or stationery brands

You don’t need fame—just the right style match. Reminder: Always check terms. Understand the difference between exclusive and non-exclusive rights.

6. Build a Brand (Then Sell Anything)

Brand recognition multiplies your art’s value over time.

Here’s how to start building a brand:

  • Create a recognizable art style
  • Align your work with a clear message or value
  • Grow a community around your identity

With trust comes opportunity—whether it’s zines, pins, merch collabs, or even NFTs. Focus on brand first, monetization second.

7. Create for Other Creators

Procreate is also a tool for creating assets other creatives need.

Consider designing:

  • YouTube thumbnails
  • E-book illustrations
  • Canva elements
  • Instagram templates
  • Mini brand kits

To sell your services, try platforms like:

Present your work as a solution to someone’s creative needs—not just another pretty illustration.

8. Package and Productize Your Style

When your workflow is dialed in, turn it into a repeatable system.

For example:

  • Offer it as a commission template
  • Repurpose it into a coloring page
  • Bundle it as a modifiable asset for other creators

With smart packaging, one artwork can fuel multiple revenue streams. It’s about leverage, not volume.

9. Build a Paid Community

Art doesn’t have to be a solo game anymore.

You could build community by:

  • Hosting monthly challenges or prompts
  • Sharing tutorials or exclusive content
  • Giving live feedback or doing Q&As
  • Offering behind-the-scenes workflows

Recommended platforms include:

Make your fans feel like insiders. Procreate brushes, time-lapses, and tutorials make great membership perks.

10. Go Viral (Then Funnel to Sales)

Even one good post can change everything. You don’t need to be an influencer to benefit from visibility.

Try content like:

  • Reels showing your process
  • Swipe carousels (“How I Made This in Procreate”)
  • Before-and-after transformations
  • Short time-lapses with tips

When something gains traction, be ready. Link your shop. Share your email list. Guide that attention to something that sustains your creative career.

Final Thought

You don’t need a degree, a fancy studio, or a massive following to turn your art into income. With strategy, consistency, and a little boldness, Procreate can become your creative career launchpad. At Pro Design School, we believe your doodles already have value—now it’s time to claim it.

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