Art Licensing Stories

Art Licensing Story – Kelly Rae Roberts

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Kelly Rae Roberts – live and in person and not at a trade show! (Novel, I know!) She’s a Portlander like myself and has hit the ground sprinting in art licensing. With licensees including Demdaco, Creative Co-Op, Calypso Cards, Magnet Works and more, her business is, like her first book – Taking Flight.

In her own words from a snippet of her incredibly cool studio (yes, a little studio envy here!) – is Kelly Rae’s story:

To learn more about Kelly Rae Roberts, her art, her books and what she can teach you about a creative business, visit www.KellyRaeRoberts.com

– Tara Reed

P.S. Anyone who submits a video will receive a $20 coupon good towards eBooks, teleseminars (live or replays) or Ask Call Replays from ArtLicensingInfo.com as a way of saying “Thank you for sharing!”
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Art Licensing Story: Jennifer Brinley

Here’s another video from an established, successful and really nice artist – Jennifer Brinley. Jennifer is represented by art licensing agents at Ruth Levison Design. For several years their booth was across from mine and I got to know Jennifer when she would come to their booth. I’ve always been a huge fan and was very happy when she agreed to let me video her at SURTEX. There’s a bit of background noise but I decided a little hard to hear was better than nothing, right?

To learn more about Jennifer Brinley, visit her agent’s website at LevisonDesign.com

– Tara Reed

P.S. Anyone who submits a video will receive a $20 coupon good towards eBooks, teleseminars (live or replays) or Ask Call Replays from ArtLicensingInfo.com as a way of saying “Thank you for sharing!”

When can I expect to see your story?

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Art Licensing Story: Brady Lovell of Fat Tabby Studio

Brady Lovell – artist and creative mind behind the newly created Fat Tabby Studio agreed to share his art licensing story at SURTEX in May 2011. (I twisted his arm a little telling him how under-represented his gender was in the videos… )

On his website, www.FatTabbyStudio.com, he describes his company like this: Founded in 2011 – Fat Tabby Studio™ is an art licensing studio creating colorful, clean and playful illustrations for all of life’s occasions. From holidays to nature, creatures and critters – our collections of creative patterns and designs are sure to delight and inspire.

Here is what he had to say live and in person…

Thank you so much for sharing and giving in to a little artistic peer pressure Brady!

– Tara Reed

P.S. Anyone who submits a video will receive a $20 coupon good towards eBooks, teleseminars (live or replays) or Ask Call Replays from ArtLicensingInfo.com as a way of saying “Thank you for sharing!”

When can I expect to see your story?

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Art Licensing Story: Sara Taylor

As I was wandering through SURTEX in May, video camera in hand and a few artists on my radar for filming, I turned the corner and saw Sara Taylor smiling at me. I introduced myself, told her what I was doing and asked if she was game. After a momentary look of “Is this woman for real?” she agreed.

So without further ado, here is another art licensing story from one of the 47 British artists represented at SURTEX.

You can learn more about Sara and her art at www.SaraTaylor.co.uk

Thanks again for sharing your story!
– Tara Reed

P.S. Anyone who submits a video will receive a $20 coupon good towards eBooks, teleseminars (live or replays) or Ask Call Replays from ArtLicensingInfo.com as a way of saying “Thank you for sharing!”

When can I expect to see your story?

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Art Licensing Story: Debra Jordan Bryan

Debra Jordan Bryan shares some great advice with artists in her art licensing story video, filmed at the May 2011 SURTEX show. She’s been licensing her art for over 20 years so she understands how to adapt and thrive through the changing face of the art licensing industry.

I’ll let her tell you about how she got into licensing and advice for artists herself…

You can learn more about Debra and her art at www.DebraJordanBryan.com

Thanks again for the great advice Debra!

– Tara Reed

P.S. Anyone who submits a video will receive a $20 coupon good towards eBooks, teleseminars (live or replays) or Ask Call Replays from ArtLicensingInfo.com as a way of saying “Thank you for sharing!”

When can I expect to see your story?

For all the details or to see all the stories submitted to date, click the “Stories” tab at the top of the blog or go to http://artlicensingblog.com/stories/

Art Licensing Story: Tom Weinkle

We don’t have too many “guy videos” so I was happy that Tom agreed to let me take a video of his story at SURTEX. Here is a little bit about him and Arts Organism…

To learn more about Tom Weinkle, visit his website at ArtsOrganism.com

Thanks again – you did a fabulous job!

– Tara Reed

P.S. Anyone who submits a video will receive a $20 coupon good towards eBooks, teleseminars (live or replays) or Ask Call Replays from ArtLicensingInfo.com as a way of saying “Thank you for sharing!”

When can I expect to see your story?

For all the details or to see all the stories submitted to date, click the “Stories” tab at the top of the blog or go to http://artlicensingblog.com/stories/

Art Licensing Story: Debra Cortese

Here’s another great art licensing video taken at SURTEX. Debra Cortese talks about how timing is everything – she considered licensing 20 years ago and decided it wasn’t a fit. 2011 was the perfect time for her! But I’ll let Debra tell you her story…

To learn more about Debra Cortese, visit her website at DebraCortese.com

Thanks again – you did a fabulous job!

– Tara Reed

P.S. Anyone who submits a video will receive a $20 coupon good towards eBooks, teleseminars (live or replays) or Ask Call Replays from ArtLicensingInfo.com as a way of saying “Thank you for sharing!”

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Art Licensing Story: Kate Mawdsley

More inspiring stories! This time we have Kate Mawdsley – another long-timer in the art licensing business coming to us from across the pond. Kate was one of 45 exhibitors at SURTEX from the UK and right across the aisle from me. We had a lovely time getting to know her and Phil and wished we hadn’t missed his big dance debut at the party!

Kate has great designs, a fun personality and her finger on the pulse of where she fits and what her clients want. That’s what keeps an art licensing business going strong for 20+ years. Here is Kate’s story:

Learn more about Kate and her art at www.KateMawdsley.com

Thank you so much and I’ll see you next May Kate!

– Tara Reed

P.S. Anyone who submits a video will receive a $20 coupon good towards eBooks, teleseminars (live or replays) or Ask Call Replays from ArtLicensingInfo.com as a way of saying “Thank you for sharing!”

When can I expect to see your story?

For all the details or to see all the stories submitted to date, click the “Stories” tab at the top of the blog or go to http://artlicensingblog.com/stories/

Art Licensing Story: Viv

Just Viv… in her video Viv will tell you she believes one of the best branding moves she ever made was to go solely by her first name. Like Cher. Or Prince. (She didn’t make the comparison – that’s just me thinking out loud…)

Viv is another pioneer in the art licensing business. She’s been through the ups and downs and she’s still standing, painting and creating her business and life on her terms. (She always has the coolest chairs in her booth at SURTEX too… when I mentioned this to her, she smiled and said, “IKEA.”)

Here is Viv’s story and some great advice for artists.

Thank you so much Viv! You have been an inspiration to me since I began my art licensing journey – it was an honor to be able to capture your story and learn a little more about you.

Lear more about Viv at www.VivEisner.com

Thanks again Viv!

– Tara Reed

P.S. Anyone who submits a video will receive a $20 coupon good towards eBooks, teleseminars (live or replays) or Ask Call Replays from ArtLicensingInfo.com as a way of saying “Thank you for sharing!”

When can I expect to see your story?

For all the details or to see all the stories submitted to date, click the “Stories” tab at the top of the blog or go to http://artlicensingblog.com/stories/

Art Licensing Story: Stephanie & Bonnie Sakoff

A mother-daughter duo, exhibiting at SURTEX for the first time this year, agreed to share their art licensing story. Bonnie, the mother and artist, teamed up with her daughter, Stephanie, to offer bright, fun and cheerful art for licensing. Learn more about them and how they work:

You can find them online at www.LuckyBonBon.com

Thanks ladies – you have a very uplifting and inspiring story!

– Tara Reed

P.S. Anyone who submits a video will receive a $20 coupon good towards eBooks, teleseminars (live or replays) or Ask Call Replays from ArtLicensingInfo.com as a way of saying “Thank you for sharing!”

When can I expect to see your story?

For all the details or to see all the stories submitted to date, click the “Stories” tab at the top of the blog or go to http://artlicensingblog.com/stories/