How I sold Game Art for PASSIVE INCOME

Selling Game Asset Packs have been a slow yet helpful source of Income for me and this is how I did it!
Check Out the Assets:
xilurus.itch.io
Artists Mentioned:
Limezu: limezu.itch.io
Penusbmic: penusbmic.itch.io

[@Zurasuta]

I asked Penusbmic about his name and he described it as being a mix of "Pen", "Usb" and "Mic", so I just call him "Pen-iu-es-b-mike". Also good video, thank you.

[@xilurus]

Oh my god that's genius

[@notLord0]

Hi, itch game dev here. I think that your HD icons failed bcuz of demographic. I think the main demographic of itch assets is either for prototyping or programmers (me). And bcuz of that, pixel art is more popular, as it is more easy to work with and easier to modify without ruining, unlike normal art.

[@ultimaxkom8728]

Great points, especially the last sentence.

[@saparapatepete]

That's a really smart move. I think the reason your highest selling one, the rpg hud elements is doing that well is because it can fit in most art styles while looking professional. If the hud market is not saturated, maybe you could expand on it with things like healthbars, and timers among other interface elements that are commonly needed.
Your isometric packs have lots of potential. Having the first one free was an interesting hook. You could make more packs themed around different environments and charge for them.
You are an amazing artist, wish you the best in your projects!.

[@SubzeroBlack68]

Something to consider is making icons or sprites that have (normal, hover, and clicked) versions. This is what a lot of skilled developers require. Just look into the different way games approach it. Sometimes with outlines, sometimes with the shades getting darker, or a flash when clicked.
Also another MASSIVE thing to look into is Laigter. Which is creating a map for sprites to recieve shadows within games.
Looking into those things and I'm sure you will be BANKING! You can even make a short video clip for your asset packs within unity. You aso wont have to worry about finding the gap in the market, instead you will be replacing EVERYTHING in the market.
As a dev why would I pick this one pack, when this other pack (yours) has a normal map layer as well and takes care of the work for adding dynamic shadows.

[@xilurus]

That is very interesting! Would probably try this with limeZu's approach of polishing one asset pack to make it too good not to buy :^D

[@ultimaxkom8728]

Sir, your cooking is so delicious it's criminal.

[@namixless9732]

im an artist looking to sell bases/templates for other artists or people who want customized assets and honestly making it free to fish for people to buy my other packs is probably the best idea im ever going to steal

[@ehyzen]

ngl tho it does make me pissed a bit how the top seller one youre talking about is only 2 dollars or so... making everyone else also have to do it for dirt cheap or they wont sell in comparison...

[@cryingwatercolours8127]

literally… like i bet the prices are super competitive, why would anyone buy my beginner packs if there’s a huge cheap pack right there? super daunting

[@namixless9732]

yeah its kinda distopic in a way. im working on making different packs with different styles to try and stand out but its hard when people do it for essentially nothing

[@den_ai_d729]

Totally did not consider this angle for selling art so thanks! And hey, my pinoy sensor was pinging the whole time...only to find that you were one too! Haha, well this was a solid video; I hope more people find you!

[@joshuaborner]

Dude this was super high quality and very interesting! keep it going!

[@potatopotayto8332]

you're really underrated! keep it up, you're doing great

[@Zion_sketches]

Love your art style ❤

[@MossyDroid]

This video was super helpful, thank you for making it !!

[@RetroDead]

making and selling game assets is something ive wanted to get into for a while now, and i feel like this video has given me that final push i need to get started. thanks! ( great video and assets btw! )

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Thanks for sharing your stats and insights, keep going!

[@blueseanewt2138]

I super appreciate this video, it's fascinating to see how this works in a much more open stumbling through it kinda way.

[@youtAccMe]

Thanks so much for posting this! It's awesome to see how there are different ways to earn income on itch, even without publishing games! I love your itch profile btw. I was wondering if you could do a tutorial on how to customize an itch page like you customized yours to make it more unique!

[@HoneyBunny14]

Very insightful video! Keep going!

[@itniya4]

this is the motivation i needed to start making assets!!

[@YIIP9]

I commissioned this artist for a poster for my card game and im 20000% impressed, if anyone is interested i highly reccomend them :D awesome video too

[@buddhadebgreat]

Great man !! Congrats🎉🥳❤🎉

[@hue__man]

very helpful video, hope you get more views!

[@srjrcamilo2854]

great video keep the good work
ps : loved ur avatar 🔥

[@BriamGzz]

Thank you for the video♥ It makes me want to start right now haha

[@NnekArt]

Your perspective is helpful, working on making my own assets also

[@GGtheArt1st]

your almost at 1k subscribers congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@roysama_gg]

Thanks for the video pre!

[@kaicastle.]

Didn't know this is a thing.. Might explore.. Thanks for sharing!
Btw, cool avatar!

[@fradoo]

Great vid! Excited to see more of you!

[@JuhoSprite]

Cool new OC

[@RainhetChaneru]

awesome vid :D i love your style~~

[@_ayshasht]

nice videooo ❤❤

[@kettu9943]

A little off-topic but your avatar looks incredibly cool

[@bobfresh473]

Do u do thumbnail commissions?

[@martir1786]

Y como los públicas? Distintos archivos PNG o todo pegado en una sprite sheet?

[@xilurus]

I put everything in one Sprite sheet but some people have shown discontent about this. What do you think?

[@SpaceOrenji]

i was here

[@raxcatchall]

Maybe a tip try to put music on the background

[@theartworkhub]

penusbmic has a yyoutube

[@Penusbmic]

Hi!