Creating and Selling AI-Generated Wall Art on Etsy

Overview

• Wall art is a popular niche on Etsy.
• Example store: Started 4 months ago, over 2,000 sales, uses AI-generated images.
• This guide covers:
  • Using Midjourney to create travel poster designs.
  • Preparing designs for print.
  • Publishing them to Etsy via Printify.

Identifying High-Demand Products on Etsy

• Indicators of demand:
  • Number of people who added the product to their cart (up to 20+ displayed).
  • Recent multiple reviews on the same day indicate high daily sales.
  • Number of favorites can show popularity.
• Store Analysis:
  • Check the store's About section for longevity and sales history.
  • Use Chrome extensions (e.g., Bee) for niche research and analytics.

Creating Art with Midjourney

• Account Setup:
  • Create an account and link to Discord.
  • $10 subscription for commercial use; free alternative available (Leonard.AI).
• Settings and Prompting:
  • Use Mid Journey version 5.1 with medium style.
  • Example prompt includes city/country names, style keywords, color scheme, and aspect ratio settings.
  • Upscale images using provided tools.
• Tips for Design:
  • Include clear space for text in posters.
  • Explore other wall art styles for variety.

Enhancing Image Quality

• Tools for Upscaling:
  • Use Vectorizer.doai for turning images into scalable vectors.
  • For detailed designs, use image upscalers.
• Workflow:
  • Download images in bulk.
  • Convert pixelated images to crisp vectors.

Design Refinement

• Using Design Tools:
  • Use Photoshop or free alternatives like PhotoPea for text addition.
  • Maintain negative space to enhance design professionalism.
  • Use free fonts: 'Build Titling' and 'Bebas Neue'.
• Design Dimensions:
  • Ensure high DPI for print (7500x10500 pixels).
  • Save as JPEG with high quality.

Publishing on Etsy

• Setup:
  • Open an Etsy store; connect with Printify for order fulfillment.
  • Use referral links for initial free listings.
• Product Listing on Printify:
  • Connect your Etsy store and select poster products.
  • Adjust design for different sizes and maintain DPI over 300.

Enhancing Product Listings

• Mockups:
  • Use services like Placeit for better mockups.
  • Utilize both static and video mockups for engaging listings.
• Keyword Optimization:
  • Research competitors’ keywords.
  • Utilize tools like Top Bubble Index and eRank for keyword ideas.

Additional Tips

• Explore different niches in wall art (minimalistic designs, photography).
• Reuse templates for efficiency across different designs.
• Utilize community resources for inspiration and trends.

For further learning, especially about pattern designs with Midjourney, refer to additional video resources.