MY JOURNEY WITH SOCIETY6: THE INTERSECTION OF PASSION AND PROFIT

Nick Harborne • June 22, 2023

From the innocent scribbles of a child to the intricate patterns of an abstract artist, I, Nick Harborne, have spent a lifetime immersed in the vibrant world of art. My inspiration? The intricacies of life and the cosmic beauty of the universe, each piece a unique story told through color and shape. But as I grew older, a pressing question surfaced: How could I turn my passion into profit?


In the digital era, numerous platforms offer artists the opportunity to sell their work. The internet is a vast canvas, teeming with possibilities. Here, I found a myriad of promising print-on-demand platforms, each with unique offerings:


  • Society6: With its broad spectrum of quality wall decor options and worldwide shipping, it's a strong contender for artists who want a personal touch.
  • Pictorem: With its broad spectrum of quality wall decor options and worldwide shipping, it's a strong contender for artists who want a personal touch.
  • Prodigi: This platform sets itself apart with its eco-friendly approach and global blind dropshipping, ideal for eco-conscious artists.
  • Creativehub: Known for its fast fulfillment and global shipping, Creativehub offers opportunities for artists to collaborate and grow together.
  • Awkward Styles: Based in LA and offering a variety of art prints, it stands out with its expedited delivery times.
  • Camaloon: Camaloon is a great choice for brands wanting to sell custom merchandise along with art prints.
  • EPROLO: EPROLO might appeal to those businesses looking for a wide product range and worldwide shipping.
  • Printful: A popular choice for its diverse product range, global fulfillment centers, and custom branding support.
  • Printify: Printify, similar to Printful, offers a wide product range and supports custom branding, ensuring quick delivery times through its global network.
  • Gelato: Gelato offers a robust global print-on-demand service with a wide product range and custom branding support.
  • Picanova: For those specifically into canvas prints, Picanova's specialization makes it a strong choice.



Among these options, I found my perfect match in Society6.

This platform aligns with my style and goals, offering a broad range of products, and most importantly, it gives me the freedom to focus on what I love most - creating.


What distinguishes Society6 is its keen focus on independent artists. It provides more than just a marketplace, but an ecosystem that enables us to paint our imaginations not just on traditional prints, but also across a myriad of products.

What drew me to Society6 was not only the vast creative outlet it provided but also the simplicity of the selling process. When an art enthusiast purchases a piece, Society6 handles the production, shipping, and customer service, leaving me free to dedicate all my energy to the creative process.


Whether you're an artist looking to profit from your passion or an art enthusiast in search of unique pieces, Society6 is the perfect platform. It empowers artists, giving us exposure and income while offering consumers the chance to own unique, artist-designed products.


I invite you to join me on this journey. Visit Society6 to explore my work and witness how imagination transforms into tangible forms. This isn't just about selling art, but about sharing a piece of my soul with the world. My hope is that every creation brings as much joy to you as it has brought to me in making it.


Stay tuned for future posts where I'll delve deeper into the process of creating and listing art on Society6, share tips for promoting your store, and discuss the challenges faced during this journey.


Let's paint the world with our creativity, one art piece at a time.


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