Your Artist Income Worksheet

Map out your personalized income strategy

Before you dive into launching multiple income streams, pause and get strategic.

This worksheet will help you understand your financial reality, identify your strengths, and choose the income streams that actually make sense for YOUR life and personality.

Be honest with yourself—there are no "right" answers here, just clarity.

Part 1: Know Your Numbers

Let's start with the reality check. What do you actually need to earn?

Monthly expenses (minimum to survive):

Monthly expenses (comfortable living):

Current income from all sources:

Income gap to fill:

I think it's helpful to write down a number—even if you don't have an exact income need or goal in mind. It gives you specifics to work with as you move forward with your primary and secondary income streams.

Part 2: Assess Your Strengths & Preferences

Circle all that apply to you:

I am/have:

Good with people in small groups
Strong written communication skills
Comfortable on camera/video
Organized and detail-oriented
Fast at producing work
Comfortable with technology
Patient and good at explaining things
Self-motivated and disciplined
Okay with less creative control
Energized by community building

I enjoy:

Sharing my process
Teaching others
Working independently
Creating systems
Commercial applications of my art
Consistent, repetitive tasks
Building relationships
Marketing and promoting

And take a few minutes to list your own strengths and styles of working, too!

Part 3: Choose Your First Income Stream

Based on your strengths above, which income stream sounds most appealing?

My first income stream will be:

Why this fits me:

My 3-month goal:

Part 4: Build Your Income Equation

What percentage of your income do you want to come from each source in 12 months?

Income Stream	Percentage
Art sales	%
Teaching	%
Digital products	%
Licensing	%
Day job	%
Other: _______________	%
TOTAL	100 %

Part 5: Reality Check

Let's get practical about what you can actually commit to right now.

How many hours per week can you realistically dedicate to building this income stream?

What's one small action you can take THIS WEEK?

Who can support you or hold you accountable?

Remember:

You can always adjust this plan. Life changes, priorities shift, and what works now might not work in six months—and that's okay.

The point isn't to create a perfect plan. It's to make an informed decision so you can move forward with clarity instead of overwhelm.