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Where My Audience Spends Their Time My audience spends a lot of time in digital spaces where creativity, storytelling, and niche fandoms thrive. They’re active on Reddit, especially in subreddits like r/Fantasy and r/audiodrama, where they dive deep into lore, world-building, book discussions, and serialized fiction. These communities give them space to geek out, discover new content, and connect with others who share their passion. They also hang out on TikTok and Instagram, where they engage with content on BookTok, fan art, fantasy reels, and behind-the-scenes posts from creators. A lot of them follow artists, DnD creators, and book influencers. Visual aesthetic matters to them—pages that are bold, thematic, and consistent grab their attention quickly. Outside of social media, they’re regularly watching YouTube and Twitch. They love content like TTRPG live plays, lore breakdowns, fantasy deep dives, and digital art process videos. Whether it’s a breakdown of how Dune works or watching someone build a fantasy world in real time, they’re all about immersive content that pulls them deeper into the stories they love. What My Audience Consumes They consume a mix of classic and modern fantasy and sci-fi, including favorites like The Lord of the Rings, Dune, and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. But they also stay current, exploring indie authors, web-based fiction, and recommendations from trusted creators on TikTok and YouTube. They’re into podcasts like Imaginary Worlds, Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy, and The Penumbra Podcast—shows that explore deeper themes in storytelling or feature strong, character-driven narratives. These shows give them creative inspiration and fuel their love for world-building and narrative structure. They also enjoy graphic novels, especially adaptations of fantasy or sci-fi books. Something like the Discworld graphic novel universe instantly grabs their attention because it combines nostalgia with fresh visual storytelling. What My Audience Does for Fun

My target audience consists of fantasy and sci-fi fans, typically between the ages of 20 and 40, who are deeply engaged in storytelling-driven communities like tabletop role-playing games, genre fiction, and gaming. They’re creatives, collectors, and hobbyists who value emotionally resonant, character-rich artwork that reflects the worlds and narratives they love. Many are searching for unique, artist-made pieces to decorate their space, represent their characters, or gift to others who share their passions. They’re not just buying art; they’re looking for a connection to the stories and identities that matter most to them. I create bold, story-driven digital art that brings fantasy and sci-fi worlds to life for fans who want to feel emotionally connected to the characters and moments they love.

My ultimate goal as an artist is to build a sustainable income stream that generates $5,000/month from digital art sales, primarily through Etsy and licensing platforms. I want to focus on storytelling-driven and niche-specific designs that feel intentional and compelling to the buyer. My why is rooted in turning creativity into consistency. I want to prove to myself that artistic work can be both meaningful and structured, and that it’s possible to build something long-term without burning out. This is the path I’m choosing, and I’m committed to sticking with it.