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How to Make Money as an Illustrator or Hand Letterer Online—7 Ways to Get Paid as an Artist
Teach Yourself Hand Lettering: 50+ Videos, Apps, Books and Events
Want to be a successful hand letterer? Here are 50+ resources to help you learn hand lettering, including videos, apps, books and more!
Art Licensing Resources: Courses & Books for Surface Pattern Design & Trade Shows
An extensive round-up of art licensing resources, from our favorite art licensing courses to surface pattern design books to art licensing trade shows and more. This post covers it all!
Teach Art Online: 20+ Apps, Podcasts & Resources to Market & Sell Online Art Courses
Can you teach art online? Absolutely! We love courses as an income stream for artists. Here are our favorite apps, podcasts, articles, and more to get you started.
Art Product Business Resources: 30+ Books, Podcasts & Vendors to Help You Package & Sell
A successful art product business requires a lot of moving parts. We’re here to help with our top recommendations—from vendors and suppliers to create your packaging to helpful books and podcasts on Etsy and wholesale.
30+ Artist Freelance Resources: Podcasts, Books, & Job Boards to Find & Manage Clients
Are you a freelance artist looking to grow your art business? Here’s a round-up list of 30+ resources—from our top freelance book recommendations, to job boards and freelance podcasts.
80+ Business and Marketing Books, Podcasts, and Tools for Artists
Here are 80+ resources to help you start an art business. From the best website builders for artists to the best books for artists, read this article to learn more!
Why branding and packaging design is so important to your brand
Many of us are so busy worrying about other aspects of our business, that we often overlook the importance of packaging design and branding…
Is Traditional Book Publishing As an Artist Right For You?
Have you ever wanted to write a book, but didn’t know where to start? Maybe you want to illustrate a book or maybe you have an idea for an interactive workbook! Learn more about publishing books as an artist here!
How to Self-Publish an Art Book
Wondering how to self-publish an art book on your own? It’s totally doable and we can prove it!
Why You SHOULD Work for Free as an Artist
It’s a complicated topic that’s hard to navigate in any industry. We spoke with Adam Vicarel on when artists should and shouldn’t work for free.
Social Media Marketing for Artists with Belinda Kou
Social media marketing is a very complex topic for artists, which is why we invited our friend Belinda Kou to share her strategies & tips on the subject!
Pricing Your Art Licensing Work
We want to talk about how we price our art licensing work so you can start to feel better about pricing your own!
How to Book Dream Art Clients
Sick of your dream clients being just a daydream? Ready to make it a reality? As you grow and look for those dream clients, you don’t always know somebody in the industry. So how do you get your foot in the door?
Building Your Surface Design Portfolio
Ready to start licensing your art?! One of the first things you’ll need is a surface pattern design portfolio, which is very different from an art portfolio you’re probably used to.
Artist’s Guide to Negotiating with Clients
Does the word “negotiation” make you cringe? You’re not alone. But knowing how to advocate for yourself as an artist is really important.
Should I Use Print on Demand for my Product Shop?
Our first taste of entrepreneurship was when we launched our own greeting card shops. We spent hours packing orders, printing, & shipping and it felt like we were wasting our time that should’ve been spent creating.
Do You Need an Art Agent?
As working artists, the idea of someone else handling the business side of things like booking jobs, pricing, and invoicing sounds pretty appealing. And that’s where art agents come in!
How I Became a Full-Time Artist - Katie’s Story
If you have a dream of one day becoming a full-time artist and being your own boss, I’m here to tell you it’s possible. I know because I’ve done it. And today I’m going to share how I went from an art director at an ad agency to owner of multiple art-related businesses.
How Do Artists Work with Clients?
We’ve all heard the terrible experiences some artists have dealt with when it comes to working with clients. It doesn’t all have to be bad, there are so many good experiences you can have with clients too.