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Watch our FREE art licensing training!
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
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.
How to Generate Passive Income for Artists
We love passive income, but it’s certainly not what it seems. Passive income streams require a lot of TLC and attention, and we want to break it down so you can introduce passive income into your own art business.
How to Find Clients for Your Art
We’re helping you find the right clients for your art! From custom commissions to online sales, let’s reach the right buyers for you.
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.
Summer Creative Retreat 2021
We are so excited to be a part of such an amazing event for artists! Who doesn’t love free education? The Summer Creative Retreat is for all types of artists who are interested in learning about drawing, watercolor, lettering, using apps like ProCreate, and so much more.
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.
Making Money with Visual Art in 2021
Are you an artist pursuing your passion in hopes of creating a sustainable business? We're here to help you use your art skills to pay the bills.
Organizing Your Inbox for Success
Your inbox doesn’t need to be overwhelming! Use these tips to tame your inbox, keep it in check, and keep you on top of your projects and to-do list.
Brand Photography for Artists
Learn (from a professional) how to take better photos of your products, and why it’s so important to your success as a product shop. It makes a huge difference, and you can do it without breaking the bank!
Standing Out with a Quick, Easy and Dreamy Website!
Putting together a website for your art business (and updating it) should be EASY! It often feels like this big overwhelming cloud over your head, but it doesn’t have to be!
Goal Setting and Action Steps: Tips to Turn Your Art Business into a Reality
Learn how to move your art business from an idea to a reality by harnessing the power of goal setting, action steps, and scheduling.
Designing the Customer Journey for Your Art Business
Your customer journey is one of the best ways to set yourself apart, create raving fans, and ensure your customers come back again and again. Learn how to craft yours…
How to Come Up With an Idea for Your Art Business
Narrowing in on one business idea can be difficult, but it’s super important to have a clear and specific focus before you go out on your own. We’ll help you figure out how to get there!
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.
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!