Passing by the local supermarket to get some groceries, I came upon this bazaar that featured artworks and handicrafts created by the local artist. Well, the artwork certainly are not selling for millions of dollars, but I thought that these guys who sell the works must probably be making a decent living, seeing that they seem to be doing well with the sales.
I realized that, well, participating in these kinds of arts and crafts bazaars and flea markets are excellent venues to show off your works and at the same time earn a couple of bucks in the process, if you have nothing more financially rewarding to do in the first place.
If there are no local bazaars or flea markets around, then do not lose hope! The places where you can sell your first artworks are endless. You may try out your local carnival, school exhibit, or even your garage. Some people even sell their first artworks in charity bazaars, which will be more than happy to sell your crafts and artworks for a minimal fee.
The only problem that I can see when it comes to first-time sellers is their fear that nobody will buy their work. Indeed, it can be quite depressing if the bazaar ends without even a single transaction--but that is the risk that every artist has to pay if he/she wants to get out of the art room and go out into the art world outside.
Practicing your hobby should not make you poor. You devote time to perfecting that craft, and it is only right that you get something out of it, in one way or another. Be confident about your skills, be willing to take risks, and learn how to enhance your talents further, and you will be rewarded--this time, it's financially speaking.
