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How to Get Past the Fear of Pitching Yourself
Putting yourself out there, especially when it comes to your passions, is just plain hard. I’ve had my fair share of rejections throughout the past years of starting my business: hearing “no” from...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes of a Licensing Artist
Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to be a licensing artist? I’ll tell you that it’s different for everyone, but today I’m pulling back the curtain on what it’s like both for me and for a...
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How to Prep for Licensing for Artists
In May 2020, we welcomed our first group of students in my new online course: Licensing for Artists! This was such an exciting time, as I had spent the last year planning and developing the content...
View ArticleThe One Project That Changed My Art Career
Back in 2015, I had just left my full-time graphic design job to pursue a freelance design and art career. (You can read more about that transition in detail here). When I jumped into freelancing, my...
View Article3 Things You May Not Know About Being a Fabric Designer
For the longest time, it was a dream of mine to design fabric. When I finally got that opportunity, there were a few things that surprised me about designing fabric for another company. In this...
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of Art Licensing vs. POD Sites
Oooh, today’s topic is a good one! It might be a bit polarizing for some, because I have some strong opinions about POD sites (Print on Demand) like Zazzle, Society6, and Redbubble. For the record,...
View ArticleAdobe Illustrator vs. Photoshop for Pattern Designers
Probably one of the top questions I get asked is: Can I license my art using only Photoshop?! Or should I use Illustrator? Or can I use both? So let’s clear this up! You can use either Photoshop or...
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My Top 3 Tips to Getting Your Art Licensed
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...
View ArticleRead This Before Entering Your Art in a Contest
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...
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How to Add Copyright Data to Your Photoshop Files
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...
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