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Filing for copyright is the first way to protect yourself from this! You should also have a contract with the company that lays out exactly how they can use your artwork. We have contract templates available for purchase here: goodtype.us/contract-kit

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this worked well in Illustrator! Couldn't believe it was right under my fingertips this whole time!

we won't be in the corner filming you ;)

Expenses definitely add up, but it'll cost you more if you do something wrong when it comes to taxes or legalese. We recommend hiring a CPA to do your taxes if you can, which should be a once a year fee. A lawyer you could do an initial consult with, and build a connection so that if you ever need a lawyer you have an existing relationship. There's tons of free info on this platform you can tap into until you're able to invest in these services. It's a tough call when starting out because it's either spending the time, or spending the money.

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Definitely trust your gut. It's not for everyone, and it certainly isn't a one-way ticket to a successful art career. If you have too many projects to manage in the licensing space, it might be a good idea to look into it to figure out if you think it's right for you personally.

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Thanks for the info........I will contact him right away⭐⭐🤝

we sure do! we worked with a copyright attorney to put these together and there's videos that accompany them to make sure you understand all the terms! goodtype.us/contract-kit

There's a few ways you can get paid, it all depends on the contract & client. I prefer getting an upfront fee + royalties, but have found just royalties to be very common.

@@Goodtype thanks so much.

I'd suggest having at least 15 pieces to start your portfolio. The companies you target should be the ones that feel aligned with your work and message - to find them you can start by shopping around and making a list of companies you'd like to work with!

​@Goodtype thank you and congrats!

​@@Goodtype I meant to ask also. How does one price the cards at a wholesale price for retailers? Do you need a sku number? Or they handle that if they pick up your product?

@@1146g02 for art licensing, you wouldn't be pricing your work for wholesale, and you wouldn't need a SKU number. The client who licenses your work would be in charge of all of this, and you would be providing the artwork file only. Hope that helps!

Who at the company do you look for to contact with your work ready?

it's so true, it can really be a superpower!!

you can do that in addition to your website - I suggest keeping the PDF as more of a media kit/pitch for them and your website can host more of your work!

we've got a free training for you here: goodtype.us/albp-webinar-register it's a longer form training that'll help you get started 👍

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Having a signature style, or something that sets your husband apart is a good thing! Finding the RIGHT companies is really important. I suggest thinking about what type of products would be the best fit and start there!

So glad it resonates with you!

I truly hope that's not the case for you, but it definitely is a long game! You got this!

Greeting cards are usually 4x6 or 5x7 so you could start with those proportions, just go a bit bigger if you're using a raster based program and make sure you have enough resolution that you'll be able to scale up without losing the quality!

@@Goodtype Thanks for the reply. Would 2000x2000 pixels be a good canvas size on Procreate to design a gift bag?

@@HildaAguilar-d3f gift bags come in all shapes and sizes, but I would stick to traditional proportions instead of a square if you're doing a spot graphic versus a pattern.

@@Goodtype Thanks for the info.

At the end of the day, everyone wants human connection. I love that you want to lead with that <3

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Thanks for listening! We can't wait to take you along this journey with us and continue to share behind the curtain.

You do! That's the best way for buyers to be able to see what work you have available that they can license. We have a free portfolio builder if you need help getting started!

as long as the collage is made up of all your own original art, that would be fine. Most fine artists bring their work into photoshop to adjust colors or clean up anything before submitting it for licensing.

@@Goodtype Thanks for your replies!

you can, but we recommend being more strategic about which art you send to each company. You could send out the same art to several companies that don't have competitive products. That way if more than one person wants to license it, you can stack them for more earning potential.

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Thank you so much! We're really excited about this, and I'm glad we were able to talk about this candidly on the episode. PS If you leave a review on Apple podcasts we pick one person each month to giveaway some goodtype swag to!

We're excited for you too Jordyn! It's so easy to fall into a rut especially when we're juggling so many things and being thrown so much information so quickly. We're excited and we'll be doing it all alongside you!

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad you have that line of communication with your partner, it's so important to be able to lean on each other and it allows you to create a sustainable relationship & business. Excited for you!

Yes, you can totally reach out on your own without an agent! The client who is buying your art will handle the production side of bringing the products to life. Your job is just to make great art that will work great on a product. Does that help?

@@katiejohnson5158 Yes, that helps me greatly. This is new to me and I am so grateful for this video and the information you’ve shared.

so glad you found it helpful!

great question! You can head over to our masterclass to learn more about this process! I'll add it to the list of video ideas too! goodtype.us/albp-webinar-register

Hi! We typically use a 5x7 inch ratio for cards in the USA. Then we'll either work in 300 dpi (100% print size) or even 600 dpi (which is 200% of print size). 600 dpi will make sure your art is big enough if a buyer were to want to use your art for an art print instead...or maybe a tote bag or gift bag. That size will be pretty safe for most scenarios!

isn't she the best!? If you want to learn more you don't want to miss the kernference light - casey will be sharing more about the topic, and you can also check out "Artist to Author" goodtype.us/artist-to-author

@@Goodtype I’ll check it out, thank you 😊

We've added it to the list!

Filing for copyright protection on your art is really important incase this ever happens to you. You can definitely send a cease and desist too and get a lawyer involved as needed, but without filing for copyright you won't have a case to bring them to court. Protect your work and only work with partners that you feel confident in!

So glad you found it helpful, you got this!

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it is rough out there!

@@Goodtype That is rough. Let's say a $100 retail item you sell to a gallery for $50. They gross $50 profit. You gross $50 as the artist. $25 off the top to agent. (I assume they are not getting profit off the retail but the wholesale price). That leaves you the artist $25. Let's assume 50% for overhead like materials, lights, rent etc. that are business deductible. That leaves $12.50 net profit. Now pay Uncle Sam his 25% for income tax and 15% self-employment tax and you are left with a whopping $7.50. That makes it pretty rough indeed.

@@jamesspiroff9117 you definitely have to work backward so you aren't left with $7.50. You have to price your work considering all of those expenses so you aren't left with pennies.

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You wouldn't be paid in full if the project was terminated, but you should receive some payment. There's no standard rate, but you definitely want to include one in your contract to make sure you're paid for everything you've done in addition to the opportunities missed since you were booked out and now need to find a new client to make up for that lost income. You could also add to your contract that the deposit is non-refundable, regardless if the project canceled. If you want to see how we handle this in our contracts you can check out our templates: goodtype.us/contract-kit

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thank you! we had a blast talking with Jessica after all the tech issues sorted out!