Custom airbrush art from a home studio

Bikers, musicians, gamers, sneaker fans, parents buying gifts, and small businesses wanting branded or themed items.

Fixed quote per piece based on size and detail, often with a deposit upfront. Smaller items and canvas prints add steady work between larger jobs.

• Airbrush control and drawing ability
• Colour and surface preparation knowledge
• Clear quoting and customer communication

• Council approval for a home-based business, check with your local council
• Paint fumes and overspray: use a proper respirator and ventilation, and check how to dispose of paint waste safely
• Public liability insurance, and cover for customers' items while in your care
• Copyright and trademark: avoid painting protected characters or logos for sale without checking permission
• Register for an ABN and check when GST registration applies

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $3,500, depending on your equipment, paints and materials, and how you set up your space at home. These are estimates, so price your own kit before you buy.

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $3,000, depending on how many commissions you take, what you charge and how much time you put in. The idea assumes at least about 8 hours a week.

Check whether you need council approval for a home-based business. Also check ventilation, a proper respirator and paint waste disposal, public liability insurance, copyright and trademark permission, and ABN and GST registration.