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✓ What art licensing is and how it can bring more consistency to your art business and even out the ebbs & flows of your income
✓ Ways to leverage licensing and turn it into passive income that makes the most of the time and energy you have available
✓ How the art licensing industry works & how it’s different from what most artists are used to
✓ How licensing portfolios are unique and what it takes to build one that sells
✓ Tactics for finding the right buyers for your work and cultivating relationships
7 Ways to Make Money as an Artist, Illustrator, or Hand Letterer
7 money making strategies for independent artists and designers (including some passive income ideas!), whether you’re a full-time artist or selling art as a side hustle.
Running an Art Business with a Partner
What if we told you that you don’t have to do everything on your own? We don’t! Most people don’t think having a partner is an option when running an art business, but it totally is!
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 Manage and Accept Payments as a Freelance Artist
So you’re ready to start taking payments from freelance clients! But where do you start? Find out how to manage and accept payments as a freelance artist!
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.
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.
Art Licensing for Beginners
Have you ever heard of art licensing? It’s a secret income stream that not enough artists are tapping into and it just so happens to be one of our favorites.
How Much Money Do Self-Employed Artists Make?
Wondering how much money self-employed artists make? Everyone wants to know what a full-time artist’s income looks like, but very few people actually break down the numbers.
How to Set Up an Art Business
It's time to get past the barriers of fear & the unknowns that are keeping you from starting your art business. You can set up a business that's legal & legit and build a career that you love.