This is definitely a wonderful surprise and very informative video of licensing artwork. I did not know how this worked or was even a possibility. Thanks for sharing this information with us.
Thanks for the feedback. It really helps us to develop future topics. My husband, who is a lawyer, has written and outlined a future video re: copyright and art. We have to shoot it and release it in the near future. Stay subscribed for all the updates :)
You both are the absolute best, Thank you for such a generous and sincere breakdown of how's \!!!/ *I'm gathering my details and can't wait. I love when he mentions similarly for an Artist to see their art is like hearing your sing on the radio 📻 😌 ❤️ Thank you so much, so happy to find your channel
Think the information is great but wish you had used microphones or voice over to avoid the annoying echos. My question, how do you protect your artwork from being copied without permission especially when making submissions? Love the puffer fish art by the way.
Aloha Cathy and Nam, mahalo for sharing your personal experience about this topic. I have a question regarding copyright. During the licensing process, at what stage do you copyright your work? For every artwork that is final and ready to send, is it best to copyright artwork first? Or copyright your work after you receive a contract?
Aloha Brah. To be honest when I first licensed my art work I did not copyright it. Yes it is a risk. But we were not that well known and the risk of our art being copied / stolen was low. Also the process to copyright costs money and can be slow and administrative. However, even though a copyright is automatically in place at the moment of creation, registering the work ensures you have sufficient proof that the work is yours. It also enables you to demand more money and easily show proof in the event of a copyright infringement suit. To answer your question, if I had the time and means, I would copyright my artwork before licensing the work. But if I was already busy and just getting by because I am a solo artist trying to do 5 jobs at once, I would only do copyright for your top top pieces that you think may be at risk for being copied. And if you don't get a copyright at all, it will not be the end of the world. A hui hou kākou and maholo!
Great information. Thanks for sharing. I also do watercolor and I'm trying to develop different revenue streams. I found this information very helpful.
@@EasySundayClub Would you believe I don't have one. I'm a senior and not very computer savvy. I have been selling my originals at a couple of local stores for the last couple of years. They have done quite well and I'm trying to branch out. I also teach some watercolor classes. You should definitely teach. It's very rewarding. I'm also self taught.
I just came up with a name for my who knows when future brand. And I love it! Is "easy sunday club" trademarked? I'd think it is the first step to start a brand. Please let me know if I'm wrong. Thank you!
Yes we did. Nam is currently working on that video. In general: biz license and tax permit depending on your state. Subscribe and it should be showing up in the near future!
Hey, thanks for the great info. When you were speaking of registering work with USPTO, said “trademark”. Do you also copyright individual visual works of art?
In short yes. I just outlined the video and hope to shoot the video this weekend but need someone to watch the toddler :P Stay tuned and thank you for the support!
Thank you so much for this video. A big brand reached out for a collab and they said tell us my expecting licensing fee. Should I ask them if they have a contract? How long is it? I am still confused honestly on how to properly charge them.
If it’s a big brand I would think they have done licensing deals before and have a default contract. I would ask for it first as a starting point and negotiate from there. A negotiation strategy is to let the other side name the first number.
I want to ask something. If some band wants to use (buy) my artwork for their Album's cover, what exactly should I prepare for it. I'm really new in this area.
I have a question: my illustration art agent and I separated from 5 years ago, has licensed around 150 of my works to a certain editor around 2012, 13, 14, and 15. Now in late 2020, I see still all my cards in all bookshops, stationery, etc- Obviously, they are still selling. I never got to see any of those licensing contracts she made, and we didn't part on good terms, as she was conning me. Also, the woman is out of the licensing business by now. My train of thought is that the card editor who is continuously selling the cards must have run out of license, given that most card licensing is for 2-5 years maximally. I have licensed cards with different countries myself too and I know the procedures. Now, this certain card editor sells cards for 8, 7, and 6 years now, and he never contacted about license prolongation. I asked them now to show me the licenses he has to see the conditions, he didn't respond to it. Am I assuming right that I have a right to see those contracts made in my name with my copyrighted work?
The one I mentioned is Surtex. Also Ny gift trade show: www.tsnn.com/events/ny-now%C2%AE-formerly-new-york-international-gift-fair%C2%AE-nyigf%C2%AE-summer
Selling physical goods and fulfilling those orders, commissions, freelancing, selling at markets, anything that requires you’re active participation, trading time for money.
thank you for actually sharing a real income number- no one seems to share what they actually make in royalties! I appreciate this video
thank you :)
This is definitely a wonderful surprise and very informative video of licensing artwork. I did not know how this worked or was even a possibility. Thanks for sharing this information with us.
Thank you for sharing your process! This is inspiring and valuable content!
You’re welcome!
This was genuinely so helpful and informative! I really appreciated that you all created this video!
Thank you. It was our first video jumping into the legal realm and it was fun to do!
Awesome information! Just started back up at Painting and I’m completely out of the loop. I feel like this caught me up!
Great info!!! I would love to know more about licensing contracts, what to watch out for to protect rights, please please make a video!!!
Thanks for the feedback. It really helps us to develop future topics. My husband, who is a lawyer, has written and outlined a future video re: copyright and art. We have to shoot it and release it in the near future. Stay subscribed for all the updates :)
@@EasySundayClub cant wait 🙏🏽🥰
@@Unukadesign @chica418 the art copyright video is out! We'll also work on the licensing agreement video soon.
@@EasySundayClub oh perfect I’ll check that out now 🙏🏽
You both are the absolute best, Thank you for such a generous and sincere breakdown of how's \!!!/
*I'm gathering my details and can't wait. I love when he mentions similarly for an Artist to see their art is like hearing your sing on the radio 📻 😌 ❤️ Thank you so much, so happy to find your channel
Thank you Shannon, I'm glad our video helped you with your research!
I needed this so much. I am in the middle of my first big collection for a festival and I need to learn all of this fast.
Thank you Joanna. Best of luck and can't wait to see your work!
Thank you, definitely will look into licensing and trade mark
Thank you so much for this, as someone so new to this this was incredibly helpful!!!
Excellent what i needed, good work!🥰
Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing! God bless yous!!!
Think the information is great but wish you had used microphones or voice over to avoid the annoying echos.
My question, how do you protect your artwork from being copied without permission especially when making submissions?
Love the puffer fish art by the way.
Aloha Cathy and Nam, mahalo for sharing your personal experience about this topic. I have a question regarding copyright. During the licensing process, at what stage do you copyright your work? For every artwork that is final and ready to send, is it best to copyright artwork first? Or copyright your work after you receive a contract?
Aloha Brah. To be honest when I first licensed my art work I did not copyright it. Yes it is a risk. But we were not that well known and the risk of our art being copied / stolen was low. Also the process to copyright costs money and can be slow and administrative. However, even though a copyright is automatically in place at the moment of creation, registering the work ensures you have sufficient proof that the work is yours. It also enables you to demand more money and easily show proof in the event of a copyright infringement suit. To answer your question, if I had the time and means, I would copyright my artwork before licensing the work. But if I was already busy and just getting by because I am a solo artist trying to do 5 jobs at once, I would only do copyright for your top top pieces that you think may be at risk for being copied. And if you don't get a copyright at all, it will not be the end of the world. A hui hou kākou and maholo!
thanks so much for the usful tip!
Great information. Thanks for sharing. I also do watercolor and I'm trying to develop different revenue streams. I found this information very helpful.
Thank you Michele. What's your instagram? Would love to see your work! Best of luck and thank you for the positive vibes!
@@EasySundayClub Would you believe I don't have one. I'm a senior and not very computer savvy. I have been selling my originals at a couple of local stores for the last couple of years. They have done quite well and I'm trying to branch out. I also teach some watercolor classes. You should definitely teach. It's very rewarding. I'm also self taught.
Thank you for the very helpful advice on licensing artwork. Congrats on your success!!
Thank you Danny! Let us know what other topics u r interested in.
Thanks for the info! I’m trying to figure out how to do this. I’m getting there slowly but surely 😂😂
Great! Let us know how you do :) Thank you for the support.
Thank yall so much for the info!
Great information!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much. You both are so great.
Our pleasure!
Thanks!!!
Been looking for this info
I just came up with a name for my who knows when future brand. And I love it! Is "easy sunday club" trademarked? I'd think it is the first step to start a brand. Please let me know if I'm wrong. Thank you!
Yes it is. We want to make a trademark video in the near future. Stay tuned!
Thanks guys
Thanks so much for the information! Not sure if I missed the information but do you need any sort of license for your online shop?
Yes we did. Nam is currently working on that video. In general: biz license and tax permit depending on your state. Subscribe and it should be showing up in the near future!
@@EasySundayClub thanks for you reply!! Looking forward to the video!
Hey, thanks for the great info. When you were speaking of registering work with USPTO, said “trademark”. Do you also copyright individual visual works of art?
In short yes. I just outlined the video and hope to shoot the video this weekend but need someone to watch the toddler :P Stay tuned and thank you for the support!
Thanks for posting
Thank you so much for this video. A big brand reached out for a collab and they said tell us my expecting licensing fee. Should I ask them if they have a contract? How long is it? I am still confused honestly on how to properly charge them.
If it’s a big brand I would think they have done licensing deals before and have a default contract. I would ask for it first as a starting point and negotiate from there. A negotiation strategy is to let the other side name the first number.
@@EasySundayClub thank you so much for the response! So about the negotiation strategy should I not say the price first?
right. all the big brands i’ve worked with start with their contract so I would ask for a sample contract first and go from there.
@@EasySundayClub awesome thank you so much for the help!
What are the intermediary companies??
Great video
I want to ask something. If some band wants to use (buy) my artwork for their Album's cover, what exactly should I prepare for it. I'm really new in this area.
I have a question: my illustration art agent and I separated from 5 years ago, has licensed around 150 of my works to a certain editor around 2012, 13, 14, and 15. Now in late 2020, I see still all my cards in all bookshops, stationery, etc- Obviously, they are still selling. I never got to see any of those licensing contracts she made, and we didn't part on good terms, as she was conning me. Also, the woman is out of the licensing business by now. My train of thought is that the card editor who is continuously selling the cards must have run out of license, given that most card licensing is for 2-5 years maximally. I have licensed cards with different countries myself too and I know the procedures. Now, this certain card editor sells cards for 8, 7, and 6 years now, and he never contacted about license prolongation. I asked them now to show me the licenses he has to see the conditions, he didn't respond to it. Am I assuming right that I have a right to see those contracts made in my name with my copyrighted work?
I’m just taking a guess, but I would suggest speaking to a lawyer who has experience in representing artists, and see what your rights are. Good luck.
Thanks. That helps.
you're welcome!
How do you find companies to cold email?
What is the trade show or company in New york....you said " sir text" please spell it...subbed
The one I mentioned is Surtex. Also Ny gift trade show: www.tsnn.com/events/ny-now%C2%AE-formerly-new-york-international-gift-fair%C2%AE-nyigf%C2%AE-summer
I live nyc & am willing to be back & forth to Los Angeles eventually Paris & London too they all matter l.a got what nyc don't visa versa
Hi. What tags you use in ig?
Thank you I really appreciate the information it's interesting because I'm getting ready to release my new CB Albert J Anderson
Glad it was helpful!
Hello guys, you talk about licensing as a passive income. what do you consider active income? thank you!
Selling physical goods and fulfilling those orders, commissions, freelancing, selling at markets, anything that requires you’re active participation, trading time for money.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Please don't attempt to trade mark anything by yourself. It's a money trap and loss you will live to regret.
lol the gatekeeping is real