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personal branding tips for artists

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It’s worth braving the crowds at the British Museum to see ‘Hokusai: Beyond the Great Wave’ this summer. Aside from the insights into Japanese culture and image-making, there’s a lot of personal branding tips for artists to learn and how to make a living from your art. This is so relevant to modern creative practice. Hokusai’s broad […]

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For ArtistsHow To & Tutorials

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When you are trying to establish your design brand, your logo is key. You, therefore, don’t want anyone else to pinch your amazing logo design. Knowing how to copyright a logo and how to trademark it is an integral step when it comes to setting up your design brand, and we’re here to help you […]

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how to get featured

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If you’ve visited us online recently, you may have noticed that we look a bit different. Your eyes do not deceive you: we’ve got a full, top to bottom makeover in order to put YOU, our artists, at the forefront of our website. It’s now easier than ever to get discovered as an artist on […]

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how to set up a pop up store

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As an emerging designer, one of the best ways to get some sure-fire exposure is holding a pop up store. Whether you’re selling printed clothing, accessories, art prints, or originals, showcasing your brand and presenting your talent is an effective way to market yourself. Gain sales, customer loyalty, and brand recognition with our simple guide […]

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facebook tips for artists

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As an artist, you may think that Instagram is the only social media platform worth your time. It’s aesthetically focused, fosters niche communities, and offers users a lot of creative inspiration. In a nutshell, it’s an artist’s haven. But Facebook, when used right, can be an effective marketing tool to promote your brand and artwork.   Skeptical? Understandable. […]

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followers into returning customers

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It’s the millennial dream; turning your creative passion into a viable career path. Tons of artists and designers are striving for this, and although it can be difficult to keep the momentum, there are ways to keep those sales coming in through your content and marketing. We’ve gathered our top 6 ways to turn your […]

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sell pattern designs online

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Patterns have become all the rage recently. Gone are the days where classic patterns were reserved for curtains and carpets; now that ‘retro’ is one of the newest trends, what a time to be alive for those pattern designers out there. But how do you get set up to sell pattern designs online? Jump on […]

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how to brand my own products

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Building a high-quality brand identity is just as important as providing your customer high-quality products. Think about your preferred brands and what makes them your favorite? You’ll often find it’s not always just the product itself, but the whole experience of buying something from them. Presenting your brand to your customers is much more than […]

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how to write an artist bio

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Part of being an artist – or a creative in any field – is self-promotion. And if you are looking to make being an artist your full-time career, self-promotion is incredibly important. While your art will obviously speak for itself when seen, there are a few other things that you will need to help you […]

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how to print a logo on fabric

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Adding your logo to things can make it instantly recognizable as yours. If you’re trying to build your very own product empire then you need to know how to print a logo on fabric while keeping the variety in your range that you intended. How to Transfer a Logo Onto Fabric So we now know […]

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