Art licensing has its ups and downs, from the thrill of seeing your work on store shelves to the tough realities of small royalty checks, tricky contracts, and partnerships that don’t always go as planned. This episode of the Art + Audience podcast is a rich conversation with the incredibly talen...
What Kind of Art Actually Sells?
Last week, we talked about starting fresh with your art business. (Missed it? Check out Part 1 here.)
Today, let's answer your BIG question:
“Stacie, what art sells best?”
Grab a snack. This one’s fun!
Myth Alert: You Need Trendy Art
Guess what? You do NOT n...
Years ago, I got not one but TWO $25,000 checks from a licensing partner. It felt like magic.
It was the kind of income that changes your life.
I remember holding that check in my hands and thinking,
"I’ve made it. I can breathe."
But the following year? Everything changed.
The company was sol...
Hello, art enthusiasts and small business dreamers! This week on the Art + Audience podcast, we’re diving into the whirlwind world of trade shows. Stacie and her team pulled back the curtain on the hustle, challenges, and rewards of exhibiting at the Atlanta Market, one of the biggest trade sh...
There is no better way to find out what a course can truly offer you than hearing from the people who have taken it! Today in our student series, we’re featuring Rebecca Woolbright. What she has done with the knowledge she found in Leverage Your Art is truly inspirational.
About Rebecca
Rebecca ...
An unexpected tax bill could have shattered Mable Tan’s art career—here’s how she turned a financial disaster into a lesson for all creatives.
Hey, art fam! In this episode of the Art + Audience podcast, Stacie sits down with Mable Tan, a Melbourne-based surface designer with an incredible journ...
Hello, creative entrepreneurs! With Black Friday just around the corner, Stacie has practical advice to help you navigate the holiday sales frenzy like a pro. In the latest solo episode of the Art + Audience podcast, Stacie takes us behind the scenes—sharing the highs and lows of her own Black Fr...
Every day, I talk with artrepreneurs who want to learn more about licensing, but have no idea where to turn, and thankfully, I’m the perfect person to help– because I’ve been EXACTLY where you are.
I have some very important information to share with you today that might just change your business...
If you grew up imagining a world where art could be your day job, you’re in the right place! Every artist out there is capable of beginning a creative side hustle that truly works for them, and building from there. (Yes, I’m talking to you!)
Not only is an artistic side hustle a source of ext...
In my work with thousands of emerging artists, I’ve found that so many artists are trying to make a career out of only one stream of income. Whether they’re selling their art on social media accounts, on their own website, or at in-person venues like art shows, they end up beating themselves up ab...
How Much Does It Cost To Run An Art Business? When I coach artists who want to launch their own Art Licensing businesses, they often wonder how much it REALLY costs, month to month, out of pocket, they will have to invest to get this thing off the ground.
There are SO MANY ways to make money from ...
In this episode of the Art + Audience, Stacie sits down with Jehane, a seasoned artist and art licensing agent, to discuss the nuances of the art licensing world, the importance of authenticity, and the journey from being an artist to representing other artists. Jehane’s story is not just about c...
Hello, art fam! In this week’s episode of the ‘Art + Audience’ podcast, Stacie had the pleasure of chatting with the talented Ashley Paggi, the creative force behind Ash Cascade Design. Ashley shared her inspiring journey from being a stay-at-home mom and graphic designer to a thriving surface pa...
I have always loved being an artist. There is something magical about getting into my zone, feeling the creative energy flowing from my fingertips, and developing a final product that truly speaks to people.
If you also pour your heart and soul into your art, you have probably dreamed of quit...
Are you excited to talk about creating a GREAT Art Licensing Pitch Email? ME TOO!
If you watched my previous vlog titled “The 8 Must Dos for Art Licensing Success” then this is the perfect next watch for you!
WATCH THE VLOG ABOVE WHERE I BREAK DOWN THE KEY COMPONENTS OF EVERY PITCH EMAIL THAT YOU ...
Last week I shared about making art people want to purchase. This week, we dive into Art Licensing.
I mentioned that in order to make money from your art, focusing on designing for customers is going to be essential. We have to focus on taking our art and making it as powerful and as sellable as p...
SOMETIMES I WISH I COULD GO BACK IN TIME AND TELL MY YOUNGER SELF THAT MY DREAM OF MAKING A LIVING AS AN ARTIST WOULD ACTUALLY HAPPEN. THAT I COULD HAVE AN ART CAREER.
THERE WAS A TIME WHEN THE DREAM TO HAVE AN ART CAREER DIDN’T SEEM LIKELY.
When this photo was taken I was a barista at Starbucks...
Hello friends!
Monday morning when I opened up my laptop to begin my week’s work, I read an e-mail in my inbox from someone on my newsletter list.
They asked me if they want to have a career in art licensing and building a brand like mine, where they should start, because they want to focus on the...
HELLO, FRIEND!
I bet you’ve walked through your favorite retail store or shopped online, and said to yourself, “I would LOVE to design for this company… but HOW do I get my work in front of the right people? How do artists and designers land those big collaborations? It feels so mysterious.”
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