5 Digital Products Artists Can Create from Old Work (and Start Selling Today)

 When I first started drawing, I didn’t know what to do with all my old sketches and unfinished pieces. They just sat in a folder, unseen. But then I realized — those artworks still had value. Even if they weren’t “perfect,” I could repurpose them into digital products that people would actually buy.

The best part? You don’t need to ship anything — it’s all digital. 🖥️

💡 What does that mean?

Unlike selling physical prints or handmade products, digital art products are delivered instantly through a download link or file. That means:

No printing costs 🎨

No packaging 📦

No post office runs ✈️

Customers get their product instantly after purchase ⏱️

This makes digital products one of the easiest, lowest-cost ways for artists to earn from their work.

✨ Where can you sell digital art?

Here are some popular platforms:

Etsy – great for selling printable, coloring pages, wall art, or clipart

Creative Market – perfect for design assets like brushes, textures, and templates

Gumroad – easy way to sell digital downloads directly to your audience

Redbubble & Society6 – upload designs, and they handle printing/shipping if you also want physical products later

Your own blog/website – sell directly and keep full control

Now, here are 5 digital product ideas you can create from old artwork:

1. Printable Coloring Pages

Turn your old line art into black-and-white outlines. Parents, teachers, and hobbyists love downloadable coloring pages.

2. Digital Stickers

Cut your art into small pieces and turn them into PNG stickers. These work for planners, WhatsApp, or social media packs.

3. Art Prints (Digital Download)

High-resolution scans of your art can be sold as instant wall art. Customers print at home = no shipping stress for you.

4. Clip Art & Icons

Small doodles, shapes, or characters can be packed into themed clip art bundles for crafters and designers.

5. Phone Wallpapers

Resize old artworks into vertical format and sell as a pack of digital wallpapers. Everyone loves customizing their screens.

Your old art doesn’t have to sit forgotten in a folder. With a little creativity, it can become digital products that bring you income and inspire others. Start with just one idea — like a coloring page or printable wall art — and explore selling it on platforms like Etsy or Gumroad.

👉 Remember: You don’t need to wait until you make “perfect” art. Start with what you already have, and grow from there.