Art licensing can seem like a mysterious and maybe even intimidating industry. But it doesn’t have to be! Let’s dive into Art Licensing 101 so you can feel confident with the basics. What is Art Licensing? Art licensing is an income stream for visual artists who license out their artwork to other brands or manufacturers, […]

I had no idea that licensing my art would become such an important part of my business over the last six years. I’ve worked with over 60 unique clients since then, and have seen my art on products like fabric collections, dog collars, tea towels, dresses, scarves, stationery, and even more. Literally hundreds of different products which is a dream come true.

So, how did I do it? Today I’m going to share with you what your main next 3 steps should likely be if you are new to licensing.

If you’ve ever looked into art licensing, you’ve probably heard of art licensing agents. Whether you’re familiar or not, today I’m going to break down the basics of working with an art agent, plus tips for signing with one. For the first seven years of my licensing career, I worked independently. A few years ago […]

If you need to send art files to clients or collaborators, it’s a good idea to include your copyright data within your art file. In this post, I’ll show you how to quickly add this info to your Adobe Photoshop files. You can add this info to other types of software files, but since the […]

A few months ago, I entered my art in an online contest. I did not win as a top finalist, but I kind of did win (more on that at the end of this post!). Today I’m sharing what I learned from this experience and from contests I’ve entered in the past. Not all competitions […]

A little over six years ago, I was sitting at my desk job as an in-house designer for a local newspaper. I had dreams of painting patterns, seeing my art on products, and running my own creative business full-time. I had been adding to my savings for over year, took a business plan class, and […]