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
S03E09 Your Art Product Menu- Ideas and Suggestions.
S03E08- What's on Your Menu!?
S03E07— Product ladders, Menus and Art Supplies.
S03 E06- ArtBizJam is this week & an Intro to your Menu
S03E05 - Allentown Art Museum & the intersection of Fine Art, Craft and Conceptual Art
S03E04 - Art is Work!
S03E03 - Just do it!
S03E02 - Make marketing materials by recording what you make every day
S03E01 - Live test from the top of a mountain
S3E00- Prequil Intro to Season 3
S2E15 - Discover How She is Constantly Transitioning Herself and Her Art on a Continuous Path to Success with guest Jane Davenport
S2E14 - Fifty Years of Artistic Innovation in One Podcast with guest Jen Grey
S2E13 - Sharing the Inside Synopsis of Art Gallery World with guest Erin Kellem
S2E12 - Reaching Success Solely on Fine Art Galleries with guest Jeffrey Stoner
S2E11 - Inside Tips on Photography and Publishing with guest Paula Chamlee
S2E10 - She’s Became an Art Expert Through Countless Art Avenues & Is Passionate About Sharing Her Expertise with Everyone
S2E9 - The 3D Art World Through Casper’s Experience
S2E8 - How Maintaining Individuality, Passion and Self-Care Throughout Your Art Career Aids Success with guest Flora Bowley
S2E7 - The Works of Art Licensing with The Father of Licensing, Michael Woodward
S2E6 - Reaching Success by Inspiring Community with Art with guest Cherish Flieder
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