You know what Art Licensing is and you want to learn more about how to license your own art...
These are the things we recommend for artists who understand the basics, but want more depth. Business and computer skills that will help you move your art licensing business forward.
How to Find, Interact and Work with Manufacturers Who License Art - eBook by Tara Reed
This eBook is for artists who want to promote their own work in the art licensing industry. It will:
- Give you strategies for finding companies that license artwork and organizing a system to keep track of your information and efforts.
- Provide step by step sales techniques for contacting manufacturers and building rapport. How to turn leads into clients.
- Teach you common sense methods of turning new clients into repeat clients.
How to Find an Art Licensing Agent - eBook by Tara Reed
The goal of this eBook is to help artists understand the business and become attractive to potential agents. You will prepare your mind, your pitch and your portfolio.
Learn to present yourself in a way that makes you stand out from the crowd.
Learn how to present yourself and your art so you feel more confident in your search process.
From what to say on the phone to how to write a compelling query letter or email, you will find usable information to help you find an agent that is a good fit for your business.
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How to Understand Art Licensing Contracts - eBook by Maria Brophy & Tara Reed
This eBook will help you think through who you are as an artist and what you want your art licensing business to look like. Learn to represent yourself with confidence and understand how to negotiate a win-win contract.
- Learn the sections of an art licensing contract and what they mean to you.
- Learn how and when to start using your own standard contract in your business.
- Have a resource to turn to again and again...
Copyright for Artists* - eBook by Sarah M. Feingold, Esq.
Copyright for Artists has a great explanation of the legal terms and differences between copyright, trademark, patents and more - essential for any artist interested in earning a living and protecting their work. There is also detailed information about what the different sections of the online copyright registration system are asking for. (It is faster and less expensive to register online - this book helps make it more understandable)
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How to Be a Press Friendly Artist - eBook by Tara Reed
How to Be a Press Friendly Artist helps artists understand how to write press releases, prepare press kits, build a media contact list and become a resource for members of the press.
This in turn, should get you and your art some free publicity! Who wouldn't want that? This eBook will…
- Help you think through what you have to offer to the press and their readers.
- Learn to write press releases that will get read and better yet – printed.
- Learn how to create digital and physical press kits that explain who you are and what you do.
- Learn how to make your website a resource for the press to find information, quotes and images when they need them quickly.
Brand Yourself for Success in Art Licensing - teleseminar by Paul Brent
Branding affects Art Licensing in multiple ways and it is important to know how this works. Building your brand can be as important as creating your art in order to stand out from the crowd. What makes you different than every other artist with a pencil or paintbrush? A well-crafted branding strategy can help convey your message while you are busy in your studio - providing you know what you are doing.
If anyone knows how to brand themselves for success in art licensing it's Paul Brent - regularly in the License Global Top Licensor list, learn from a true pro!
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How to Create Repeat Patterns in Photoshop - 2 part eBook by Tara Reed
Repeat patterns are used in many aspects of art licensing - from fabric and textile design to gift wrap and more, having the ability to provide your art set up in repeat will give you a leg up in licensing. These two eBooks teach you how to put your art in repeat in Photoshop - without having to sift and sort through many other techniques to figure it out. I create repeat patterns all the time so I know this works.
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The go-to site to learn technology online!*
Whether you’re into digital photography, web design and development, motion graphics, or just need to brush up on Excel, you can learn all the software skills you need to gain a competitive edge with our online tutorials.
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The Goal Wheel for Artists - eBook by Tara Reed
If you are an artist and you want to be in business, not just working at a hobby, there are three areas in which you need to set goals in order to succeed: goals to CREATE your art, goals to PROMOTE your art and goals to RECHARGE yourself. Isn't it a wonderful coincidence that there are also 3 primary colors? (I thought you'd agree!) I'll teach you how to work around the wheel and keep your business rolling forward.
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Art Licensing Mindsets - 24 week Audio Postcard Program by Tara Reed
Then Tara Reed's Art Licensing Mindset Audio Postcard Series might be just what you are looking for! A weekly skill or mindset is delivered to your inbox – just click, listen and implement the concepts to help build your business.
Using a snowglobe analogy for your comfort zone, week 1 will have you look at 22 skills and mindsets that will help you succeed in licensing. Then you learn about one topic per week so you can absorb and retain the information without being overwhelmed.
Art Licensing Ask Call Series - free teleseminars hosted by Tara Reed
Every other month, a different expert from the art licensing community shares their knowledge on a free, live teleseminar. Answering questions submitted by artists, the calls are a gold-mine of insights and experience.
Artists Tara Reed, Paul Brent, Mary Engelbriet, Debbie Mumm, Jill Seale, Drew & Maria Brophy, and Dena of Dena Designs have participated, as well as Agent Suzanne Cruise, Attorney Cheryl Hodgson, SEO expert Daniel Tardent and WordPress expert Kim Beasley.
See the upcoming call schedule, and see the free and for-fee replays of past calls that are available for download.
smARTist® Telesummit - learn many ways to market and sell your art in this amazing, fact-filled event!
I was very excited and extremely honored to have been a part of the 2011 smARTist® Telesummit in January 2011, as the expert in art licensing. 2011 marked the 5th year that Ariane has assembled an amazing group of people to educate and inspire artists in the many ways to earn a living, build a business, and fulfill your dreams with your creativity. The "home study" edition is avaible, learn more at...
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We are creating a library of videos on the blog of, by and for the artists of art licensing. Learn how artists of all levels and experience got into art licensing and approach their business. Seeing and hearing each person's story is so inspirational!
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