In this episode of The Artist Appeals, we're going to talk to the founder of ArtBizJams and seasoned licensed fabric designer, Phyllis Dobbs! Phyllis, has been in the textile and service industry for over 15 years. Her fabric was first featured on Hancock Fabrics and she's been designing patterns, textiles, and working in the licensing field for quite some time. About seven or eight years ago, she helped found a new event that has limited numbers and it's called ArtBizJam. Go to theArtistAppeals.com to get free artist resources.
In this episode you’ll hear:
[03:45] How Phyllis founded the Art Biz Jam.
[06:27] Why Phyllis niched down to fabric art.
[09:06] The challenges that Phyllis and her team fought through when creating Art Biz Jam.
[09:26] How the licensing process went down when founding the Art Biz Jam.
[13:00] The behind the scene series on presentation at a the Art Biz Jam 2019.
[14:59] How the Art Biz Jam community amplifies their buiness through social media.
[16:40] The different shows that artists go to, to showcase their art.
[19:13] Erin Sparler’s experience at Surtex in San Fransisco.
[ 20:56] How Phyllis organizes her art work.
[22:41] Software that Phyllis uses to create her artwork.
[26:07] How to present your art work for licensing.
[29:41] Phyllis’ advice on the best ways on how to present your artwork.
[32:12] Phyllis’ advice on the best methods to market your art work.
[33:25] Phyllis’ experience with licensing agents and why she fired them.
[37:21] Phyllis’ advice on licensing and contract terms for your art business.
[40:18] How Phyllis defines and celebrates her success.
[46:31] Different ways on how to diversify your art business to create multiple revenue streams.
[47:26] Amazing sites you can sell your art on to expand your business.
[54:50] Advice on what to do when your art work copyrights are infringed.
[59:22] Books recommendations by Phyllis Dobbs.
LINKS
Erin Sparler
The Artist Appeals Podcast
Eye Connect Crafts
Phyllis Dobbs
The Art Biz Jam
Hancock Fabric
Studio M
Creative Converting
Atlanta Gift Market
Bluprint
Anthropologie
Women’s Leadership Live
Etsy
Zazzle
Spoonflower
Photoshop
Ilustrator
Greeting Card Association
Surtex
Primitives by Kathy
Bible Art Prints
Lorrie Veasey
Debbie Saviano
Sue Todd
Margo Tantau
Ellie Kort
Courtney Clein
Katie Philips
Michelle Thompson
Jeffrey Stoner
Artist Appeals Resources
Season 3.5 E01 - The Best Art Style for Licensing and Make Money!
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S03 E47 - The hardest part of art - marketing
S03 E46- The first step is planning the first step
S03 E45 - sneak peek of what's to come in the grand finale of season three
S03 E44 - Artist with Mugs in over 100 Brick and Mortar Stores Shares Actionable Tips and Trick!
S03 E42 - The Myth of Exposure and How Its Like Having Your Art Stolen
S03 E41 - OMG!!!! new incredible interveiws coming up!
E03 S40 How to get motivated to create
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S03 E38 - Technology is not the enemy
S03 E37 Learn from co-owner of 3 major online art stores and licenser of over 300 artists!
S03 E36- More on Copyright and websites that help you find infringement
S03 E35 - art, politics, and the importance of copyright!
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S03 E33 Why Art Licensing Is One of the Hardest Art Fields, BUT Why You Need To!
S03 E32 Interview This Successful ArtistRevealing4 Great Ideas for How You can Start Making Money With Your Art Right NOW!
S03 E31 - What is a MVP and What do You do with it?
S03 E30 - What is POD?
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