Earning LD?

Aside from buying LD what are ways for the artisitcally deficent to make LD? Ive tried those dancing disk things that pay you per minute but they are almost always full

Welcome to Second Life Penolope! There are several ways to get more Lindens in-world aside from purchasing them at the LindeX as you've already mentioned

Second Life presents you with an endless variety of ways to spend your Linden Dollars, but supporting your lavish lifestyle will eventually mean deciding on a way to earn a bit more walking around money.

Stipends:
Each week you receive a stipend, plus a bonus based upon your standing within the community. Your stipend increases if you are a Premium member.

Hosting Events
Residents who run popular attractions or throw big events can also earn some money. If you own land, you can collect daily bonus, called "dwell" (a measurement of the time other people spend on your land). As more people spend more time on your land, you will earn more "dwell" and therefore a bigger bonus. Host an event on your land to attract a lot of people, and you'll see your Linden Dollar balance grow!

If you decide to host an event, you can list it on the Event Calendar via the Second Life website. You can also attend an event and try to win some money. You'll notice that many of the trivia contests, treasure hunts, show & tell, etc. events give out Linden Dollar rewards to winners.

Make Something
You'll also find a healthy economy within the community, where players trade both goods and services. With a little work and ingenuity, you can be Second Life's next big fashion designer, jet pack inventor, or real estate developer. For example, you can create pets, vehicles, houses, furniture, games, clothing, shoes, decorations, jewelry, plants, guns, timepieces, signs, fountains, animals, or even a new body! It's all about your creativity.

To sell an item, just select it, choose edit, and check off the "for sale" box and name your price. If you own land, you can place your creations there to display, or you can make a deal with another resident to help you sell your item in their store.

More Information
You can also read more tips from your fellow Residents about other ways to make money in Second Life on our Support Wiki.