Art for art sake: OK so we can't all be Picasso, but if you have a nack for art, it can become a money spinner.
There is a market for art, big art, little art. A friend of mine started painting when he got a paint by numbers set as a gift. Bit of joke really, but he enjoyed it so much he went out and bought paint, canvas and became a part time artist. He even has his own site go and have a browse. He sells his art around the world. I own this one it just caught my eye.
Some of my best friends are budding artists, there's a lot of it out there. An alternative to painting is to get your self painted. Most local painting groups will pay you to model, although I am not sure I could sit still for four hours. Have a look at some of these sites if you want to look into this more seriously.
The register of artists models: Just what is says on the tin, a UK based model agency, current rates are £8 to £10 per hour. (But you have to get your kit off ;-) You don't have to be fit, any shape or size is acceptable, the more curves the merrier ;-)
Have a google for other areas of the world.
Photography: I have a (reasonably) good camera, but some of my best photos have been by accident. Is there a photo you are really proud of? Try and sell it! My favourite site is Photo Dimension aimed at a broader market than just the professional photographer, it allows anyone to become a seller. Go and have a browse.
Got any old furniture lying around, stick it in your local auction rooms. We got £40 for a table that we were given when we first got married. (Remember Freecycle? Got a van? My local Freecycle has furniture on a regular basis, why not pick some up and sell it on. Oh god I said it out loud again, I'll be banished from Freecycling for ever.....)
(Disclaimer: I have only thought it would be a good idea, I have never actually picked up something on Freecycle and sold it. Cross my heart. But it would be a good plan don't you think? Doh.....!)
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Luna
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