181: How Do I License My Artwork? 6 Experts Share Their Best Advice with Gary Levine, Jennifer Orkin Lewis, Tara Reed, Lilla Rogers, Lori Siebert, Ronnie Walter

How to license your art is one of the most-asked about topics in the artist community. I decided to do a round-up episode and highlight some of the past conversations and put them here in one helpful podcast. Ronnie Walter: How can an artist find out if licensing is a good option for them? She explains what you need to know, and the 3 pathways artists can pursue. Lilla Rogers: When another artist succeeds, it’s good for all of us. Hear her advice about licensing “saturation.”  Hint: there’s always a demand for fresh new ideas. Jennifer Orkin Lewis: Hear how to find inspiration each day. Jennifer shares her process once she’s determined what she wants to create. Gary Levine: Find out how Gary and his firm works with artists and how they work with the retailers. He explains deadlines, how buyers make their decisions and how they determine what upcoming trends. Tara Reed: Hear how Tara works with her agent and how she creates her collections. Find out the best place to start and the must-have options when designing your collections. Lori Siebert: What do you need for your portfolio? Lori breaks it down and explains the categories that buyers will look for. She also explains that creating art that brings you joy is still the best place to start. Art licensing can feel complicated. You don’t have to know all the pieces before you start. Check out the full recordings for more insight and inspiration. 009: Licensing Your Art with Tara Reed 010: How to Get an Art Agent with Gary Levine 027: Drawing Everyday with Jennifer Orkin Lewis 068: Make Art That Sells with Lilla Rogers 155: Licensing Your Art with Ronnie Walter and Miriam Schulman 163: How to Get Started with Art Licensing with Lori Siebert and Miriam Schulman