If you take the step to sell your work online, you need to realize it is a commitment. Take a bit of time and do some research.
Ask the Experts: Art Licensing
If you could pick one essential thing that artists need to know before licensing their art, what would that be?
Healing Arts
Art in healthcare is about bringing the artist’s sensibility to a patient – to encourage them to not be afraid of trying new things and to be creative.
Think Big and Take Action/Interview with Lesley Riley
What’s the secret to an artist’s success? The right mindset and a lot of hard work. Artist and author Lesley Riley gives her best advice.
A Day in the Life of an Artist’s Licensing Agent
I use a combination of cold calling and email submissions. I submit artwork after reviewing the guidelines on the company’s website.
Interview with Greeting Card Designer Kate Harper
The good news, from my observation, is that the Handmade and alternative card business is doing OK and I’ve had a rep confirm this recently.
How to Work with Sales Reps
The biggest frustration that I hear from the sales reps that I mentor, is that the old strategies aren’t working anymore.
Starting Your Career as an Artist
A new book by Wojak and Miller has lots of information for those looking to begin or enhance their art careers.
Artist Profile: Smart Strategies for Licensing
We start with a pattern and then determine the type of product we might like to see it on.
Alaskan Artist Finds Success in Niche Market
How artist Jill Marshall has used regional images and themes to market her line of whimsical greeting cards.
What Retailers Want in Handmade Goods
We are always on the lookout for new items that set us apart from the competition, but also are desired by our customers.
Interview with Surtex Manager Penny Sikalis
Penny Sikalis, manager of the art licensing show Surtex in New York City reveals what artists need to know about exhibiting.
The Fine Art of Connection
“What merits attention to this Facebook user is that not only has he made connections, but how he interacts with online friends to schedule gallery shows up and down the east coast and draws crowds to openings.”
Do You Want to be a Children’s Book Illustrator?
Are you interested in knowing more about how children’s book illustrators work? Here’s a step-by-step process to get involved in the field.
