How Art is Licensed

What is art licensing, and how do artists enter the marketplace? This article shares the basics on how to get started.

The Art Licensing Game

Thinking of licensing your artwork? Painter Tim Saternow shares his experience and recommendations for others who want to enter the industry.

Advice from a Highly Licensed Artist

Artist JJ Galloway developed a lucrative business licensing her work. She offers advice on getting organized and being ready to take on big opportunities and achieve success.

Conversation on the State of Art Licensing

A lot of artists are hesitant to get into art licensing because they don’t understand it. They also are afraid to send out their art because they don’t want to be rejected. So, art licensing is confusing and it’s scary.

Art Business Success: Design for Interiors

Art can translate perfectly into different formats that enhance living environments. Each of these five artists approaches the marketplace for interior design products in their own unique way.

Licensed Art Goes to the Wholesale Marketplace

by Carolyn Edlund Two licensed artists recently represented their work at a wholesale trade show. Here’s how their designs evolved from idea to products sold in retail stores.     Inspired by her background in classical illustration, artist Cherish Flieder started painting abstracts to grow and explore artistically. One of her designs was spotted by Anne […]

Should You License Your Art?

Art licensing is an option for artists, but it’s not right for everyone. How does it work, and how can artists become involved in this market?

How Artists Earn: Art Licensing

Artists who license clearly benefit from multiple contractual agreements, each one producing a stream of income.

“I’m sorry… WHAT did you sign??” Part Two

Every time a client comes to me with an artist representative agreement, I cringe.

Art Licensing Website Connects Artists and Clients

The site is not an art licensing agent, but simply a meeting place, in essence a “virtual art licensing show.”

Representing Artists to the Corporate Market

“Artists don’t want to go out and sell themselves,” said Murray. “They want you to go out there for them, make the sale.”

Taking Art to the Mass Market

The Artwork Factory sells through three channels: retail to the public through online sales, wholesale to large retailers and smaller independent stores, and to the trade, working mostly with interior designers

How to Scale Your Art Business

You might consider having your artwork reproduced in different formats, creating products for sale on a retail and/or wholesale basis.

Advice for Photographers from John Lund

John Lund’s humorous photography has sold like hotcakes on a variety of products. He shares his experience to help other artists looking to establish careers.