ARTIST BUSINESS LICENCE HOW TO

One of the questions I’m asked most often is how I land those big partnerships. Now, I partner with big brands like Target, Anthropologie, HomeGoods, and more to license my artwork so that they can sell it on their products. But my whole outlook changed when I landed my first art licensing deal with Urban Outfittersand learned that I could create passive income through art licensing. I thought artists made money by selling their work at craft fairs or on Etsy. When I first started my art career in 2014, I had no idea that this industry even existed. Every product you see with a design on it from greeting cards, to clothing, to wrapping paper, to planners, all have been created in partnership with an artist. You may be wondering, “What is art licensing?” So before we dive in, I want to share a little background about this industry and how I’ve used art licensing to build my career as an artist.Īrt licensing is when an artist sells or “licenses” a design for a third party company to sell on their products.

ARTIST BUSINESS LICENCE HOW TO

If you want to learn how to become a surface designer and license your artwork with large brands, this post is for you! One of the best ways for artists to make a living is through art licensing.

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