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We’re constantly adding guides, tips, and educational materials here to help you rock your business!

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You’ll learn:

✓ 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

Ilana Griffo 9/7/20 Ilana Griffo 9/7/20

Are You Ready To Leave Your Day Job?

Are you ready to leave your day job and become a self-employed artist? We’re laying out some tips to help you assess and prepare.

Ilana Griffo 8/15/20 Ilana Griffo 8/15/20

Digital Products for Artists with Jen Wagner

Ever dreamed of making and selling products from anywhere in the world with just your laptop? It’s possible—our friend Jen Wagner is doing it and she’s sharing how!

Ilana Griffo 7/2/20 Ilana Griffo 7/2/20

Building an Art Licensing Portfolio with Elizabeth Silver

A conversation with Surface Pattern Designer Elizabeth Silver about how to build an art licensing portfolio.

Ilana Griffo 6/17/20 Ilana Griffo 6/17/20

Finding and Sharing Inspiration with Peggy Dean

We had the pleasure of chatting with artist, author, and educator Peggy Dean of The Pigeon Letters during COVID19 about staying inspired and monetizing your passion. We talk about Skillshare, passion projects, and pivoting to channel your creative energy when you feel stuck and uninspired.

Ilana Griffo 4/27/20 Ilana Griffo 4/27/20

Business Plans for Artists

Are you an artist or creative business owner wondering how to make a business plan? You're in the right place. Whether you're self employed or running a side hustle, this guide will help you create a plan that considers everything from your various income streams to your offerings and pricing, marketing strategies, financial goals and projections, and how you plan to grow.

Ilana Griffo 4/27/20 Ilana Griffo 4/27/20

Four Tips for Growing Your Art Business During Covid-19

We’re sharing 4 tips for growing your art business during a global pandemic, as well as suggestions for supporting your favorite local or online businesses during these hard times.

Ilana Griffo 4/14/20 Ilana Griffo 4/14/20

4 Tips for Generating Passive Income for Artists & Creative Entrepreneurs

Passive income can bring consistency and freedom to your small art or creative business. We're spilling our favorite 4 tips for launching your first passive digital product with confidence!

Katie Johnson 4/9/20 Katie Johnson 4/9/20

How to Sell Your Art at Craft Fairs

Thinking about selling your art or other products at a craft fair? We’re detailing everything about this income stream from applications, booth fees, set up and planning, and more!

Katie Johnson 4/8/20 Katie Johnson 4/8/20

LLC or Sole Proprietorship: Which Business Structure is Right for Your Art Business?

Which business structure should you choose for your art business? LLC? Sole Proprietorship? In this article, we break down the ins and outs of both business entities and why you might choose one over the other.

Katie Johnson 4/8/20 Katie Johnson 4/8/20

What is Sales Tax and How Does it Apply to Your Art Business?

How does sales tax apply to you and your art business? When and how do you pay? If you’ve ever asked these questions, this article is for you!

Katie Johnson 4/7/20 Katie Johnson 4/7/20

How to Sell Wholesale: Get Your Hand Lettered Products Into Retail Stores

Learn how to get your products onto the shelves of retail stores! Everything you need to know to get started with wholesale.

Katie Johnson 4/7/20 Katie Johnson 4/7/20

Art Licensing 101: A Beginners Guide to Submissions, Agreements, Pricing & Agents

An introduction to the world of art licensing: “renting” your art for use on products.

Katie Johnson 4/7/20 Katie Johnson 4/7/20

The Freelancer’s Guide to Getting Paid

Wondering how to set your payment policies, when to send your invoice, what should be on it, how to process payments, and what software can help? We’ve got you.

Katie Johnson 4/6/20 Katie Johnson 4/6/20

10 Organic Marketing Ideas for Artists

Searching for genuine ways to connect to your audience without spending a dime on paid marketing? We got you!

Katie Johnson 3/30/20 Katie Johnson 3/30/20

Create Your First Online Course

Everything you need to know about creating your first online course. From platforms to content, we’ve got it all covered.

Katie Johnson 3/30/20 Katie Johnson 3/30/20

What is an Art Licensing Portfolio?

Art licensing is a great potential income stream for artists building their creative businesses! Let’s talk about how to create a portfolio of work that will attract art buyers and get your art onto products like greeting cards, home goods, and more.