Drawing is a skill like any other. Also, it can be fun. Knowing you created it will give you something to be proud of.

When I say drawing your printables are better? Because it is. Why? It Will be an original. Something you created and have ownership over. Over time as you will accumulate drawing. You can sell all of them as a bundle on market places like creative fabrica and creative market. I also recommend selling it on your own store. Like gumroad or payhip. Especially if you have a following on Social media. Allowing your fans to purchase and support your work.

Okay, what if you can't draw?

When you look at other peoples art it's easy to get discouraged. Thinking I can't draw like them. You don't have to. There are many simple drawing or doodles that get sold on etsy. On paper it might seem difficult. With a shaky hand it's hard to draw perfectly. Thanks to technology. It makes it easier to draw.

Apps like Procreate, Autodesk Sketchbook and Adobe Fresco. These are just a few fan favourites. I personally use infinite design to draw on my tablet. It's a android drawing app. On my desktop I use adobe illustrator or inkscape. Now on Canva you are able to draw. They recently introduced the pencil tool. Also available on the free version.

Drawing on these apps makes it easier. It has a stabilizer. So if you draw a line or shape, the apps can help improve your drawing and smooth your lines.

Also, there are tons of tutorials for these apps on YouTube. So learning a drawing skill can be beneficial. Especially if you're just starting out selling printables. You won't always have money to pay for Canva Pro or Kittl. 

Benefits of drawing your printables

the feeling of knowing someone purchased and printed your art. Using it in their home is a great feeling of accomplishment. Knowing your work is valued No money can buy that feeling.




What printables should you draw?

Starting out, you should draw something with simple shapes. like a flower or the sun. Flowers are pretty and popular. Smiley faces are fun to draw. It's always good to look for inspiration and spark some creativity.

You may think doodles are just chicken scratches. Truth be told, they do look good as wall art or as note book covers. Look at other people who have a simple art style and try to imitate them to grow your drawing skills.

What printables should you sell once you've drawn them?

The perfect printables to start with are coloring pages. They are simple to draw. You just need to draw the outline, like in the picture above. Stickers would be a second-best bet. Once you got the hang of it, wall art would be the third choice. Wall art doesn't have to be complex. A lot of minimal art sells these days. It has a clean and calming atmosphere.

In conclusion, you will learn that drawing your own printables can be more satisfying and give you a sense of accomplishment. You can draw something that someone else might buy. Your drawings are unique; learn what types of printables to sell.