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What to Include in Your Art Licensing Portfolio (Plus Examples)

The key to a successful surface design and art licensing career is your art licensing portfolio! I often get asked what to include in your art licensing portfolio, so today I want to share some portfolio examples and my process for putting together a strategic portfolio that will help you land art licensing collaborations! 

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The Ethical Use of AI for Artists and Creative Entrepreneurs

Is there any ethical way to use AI as an artist? Let’s talk about it. First of all, please know that I acknowledge the concerns surrounding AI-generated designs. I know that this is a triggering topic for many creatives, and I think there is a lot of nuance to the issue. That is why I advocate for the ethical use of this technology to streamline the artistic process. Read on to learn more.

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Designing a Pattern: Which Motifs to Choose for Surface Design

When you’re designing a pattern for surface design, it’s important to be strategic about the motif you choose. I’ll share why it’s important plus three tips for choosing top-selling motifs for your surface design portfolio in this post.

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How to Design Blender Patterns for Surface Design Collections

Have you heard the term “filler pattern” or “blender pattern” and wondered what the heck it meant? In the world of surface design, these terms refer to a simple repeating pattern. In this post, I’ll walk through everything you need to know about blenders including how they’re used in practical surface design applications, how to design them effectively, and how to quickly whip them up by repurposing elements from existing illustrations.

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My Thoughts on the New Society6 Tiered Plan Updates - October 2023

If you’re an artist selling on Society6, chances are you’ve seen the changes they’ve made in switching to their new tiered pricing structure called Artist Plans. I’ve been watching this play out and I know that it’s causing some unrest and confusion among the art community.

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How to Create a Mini Collection for Surface Design

In the world of surface design and art licensing, there is a common debate about how many pieces to include in your collections. And there’s good news! You don’t have to design huge collections to be successful in art licensing. Enter, mini-collections! Read on to learn how to use this simple collection technique and snag my free mini-collection template!👇

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How to Create Professional-Level Illustrations for Art Licensing

In this post, I’m going to share the key things you need to do when creating professional-level illustrations for art licensing. You’ll learn how to ensure your art files are high-resolution enough to be printed on products, whether your art should be raster or vector, and other top tips for making sure your digital art files are setting you up for art licensing success!

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My Thoughts on the New Redbubble & Society6 Payment Changes - April 2023

If you’re an artist selling on print-on-demand sites like Society6 and Redbubble, chances are you’ve seen the changes they’ve made to their fee structure recently. I’ve been watching this play out and I know that it’s causing some unrest and confusion among the art community. As an artist who has been heavily involved with print-on-demand sites since the early days, I wanted to share my thoughts on how this will affect artists and the best way to move forward.

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