I never would have even thought it but, after listening to you here, I think art licensing might actually be for me. I love creating so many different styles and types of art that it might scratch my itch in that part of my artist journey. I definitely have a personality that is open minded, patient and flexible. I've been in process mode the past two years creating what inspires me and honing my painting skills. A couple of questions that I thought of was did you get approached by an art agent or did you seek one out? I have gotten spam from what looks like a possible art agency but was only a way for them to get more followers etc. Which leads me to my second question and that is; Is there a resource that exists that lists reputable art agents and or their agencies? Now that I am typing this out I am also thinking is there certain criteria or pitfalls to steer clear from when dealing with an agent and also what is a type of licensing deal you would or have avoided? Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom! It truly means more than you know! I also love your ethos on not knowing when you will post next. Be so proud of that boundary you created. It often takes people a lifetime to get to that place of not giving in to the social media pressures of constantly posting for fear of not being relevant. You're a great example to so many of us and I love it!!
😅 I can relate to the YT schedule! I'm realizing I just need to take time off when I go on vacation instead of trying to get ahead, keep up, and jump right back in immediately. If I just plan time off twice a year, I think I can keep up with posting every week minus those 2 weeks/months. Glad you're back! Love seeing your art on products.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! and yes the RUclips schedule is much harder than I thought it would be. I was off to such a good start and all it took was a couple weeks of really challenging technical difficulties to knock me off my game. ugh. 2025 will be better and I'm excited :)
My question would be similar to what you said other people ask you. I'd love to see a video on what you consider a portfolio ready for licensing/behind the scenes of the portfolio you send out (or would send out if you were just starting out pitching for licensing). Especially including digitizing your portfolio...assuming people don't really view non digital portfolios much these days?
Yay! So glad you posted again! I would love it if you could upload once a week like you used to or every other wk bec you’re videos are very informative and fun
Your videos are so helpful and interesting. Thank you for sharing! So inspiring 💗 I'm nowhere close to having a portfolio ready, but it's nice to know the path if I do go that direction.
Super fun seeing all your beautiful work Annie!! I like to call my art licensing a "semi-passive" income stream haha. Thanks for your reminder of a tight portfolio, I'm off to clean things up a bit!! And your pointy finger absolutely helped. 😄
Will you describe at some point what is the best way to produce work for a licensing portfolio. Size of original work? Digital file size? Stuff like that.
I am an extremely prolific artist I create multiple pieces each day I have 45,000 followers on TikTok and I find doing this licensing thing difficult Do you know how to find an agent or do you represent yourself
I never would have even thought it but, after listening to you here, I think art licensing might actually be for me. I love creating so many different styles and types of art that it might scratch my itch in that part of my artist journey. I definitely have a personality that is open minded, patient and flexible. I've been in process mode the past two years creating what inspires me and honing my painting skills.
A couple of questions that I thought of was did you get approached by an art agent or did you seek one out? I have gotten spam from what looks like a possible art agency but was only a way for them to get more followers etc.
Which leads me to my second question and that is; Is there a resource that exists that lists reputable art agents and or their agencies? Now that I am typing this out I am also thinking is there certain criteria or pitfalls to steer clear from when dealing with an agent and also what is a type of licensing deal you would or have avoided?
Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom! It truly means more than you know! I also love your ethos on not knowing when you will post next. Be so proud of that boundary you created. It often takes people a lifetime to get to that place of not giving in to the social media pressures of constantly posting for fear of not being relevant. You're a great example to so many of us and I love it!!
😅 I can relate to the YT schedule! I'm realizing I just need to take time off when I go on vacation instead of trying to get ahead, keep up, and jump right back in immediately. If I just plan time off twice a year, I think I can keep up with posting every week minus those 2 weeks/months. Glad you're back! Love seeing your art on products.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! and yes the RUclips schedule is much harder than I thought it would be. I was off to such a good start and all it took was a couple weeks of really challenging technical difficulties to knock me off my game. ugh. 2025 will be better and I'm excited :)
Thank you for sharing your personal experience. I have thought about doing this, but I always felt my work was not commercial enough for it.
My question would be similar to what you said other people ask you. I'd love to see a video on what you consider a portfolio ready for licensing/behind the scenes of the portfolio you send out (or would send out if you were just starting out pitching for licensing). Especially including digitizing your portfolio...assuming people don't really view non digital portfolios much these days?
Can you do a video on self representation vs using an agent? These videos are so helpful! Thank you!❤️🙏🏼
I enjoyed this video and the subject of art licensing. I appreciate that you talk about the different facets of the art business.
I'm not sure if licensing is the path for me, but I love learning about it and am keeping my options open! Thanks for such a great video!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! I know sometimes I just enjoy hearing perspectives of other artists. It's so interesting to me :)
Thank you for sharing. I am so in love with your art work. I am one of you biggest fans.....
Yay! So glad you posted again! I would love it if you could upload once a week like you used to or every other wk bec you’re videos are very informative and fun
I wonder if you would speak to how to put together a portfolio of work. Are there general guidelines that a newer artist should know?
Your videos are so helpful and interesting. Thank you for sharing! So inspiring 💗 I'm nowhere close to having a portfolio ready, but it's nice to know the path if I do go that direction.
Thanks Annie! This was honest information that I needed to hear. 🥰💜
Super fun seeing all your beautiful work Annie!! I like to call my art licensing a "semi-passive" income stream haha. Thanks for your reminder of a tight portfolio, I'm off to clean things up a bit!! And your pointy finger absolutely helped. 😄
sometimes we need a little tough love with the pointy finger lololol
Will you describe at some point what is the best way to produce work for a licensing portfolio. Size of original work? Digital file size? Stuff like that.
Wow I actually think this might be the path for me
I am an extremely prolific artist I create multiple pieces each day I have 45,000 followers on TikTok and I find doing this licensing thing difficult Do you know how to find an agent or do you represent yourself
I wish you uploaded here in you tube again. Seems like you forgot about your channel
Great video my friend, thank you for all tips and insights of art licensing proses ! 🤍🤍