by Vinh Van Lam | Jul 29, 2018 | Art Licensing tips, Business Tips, Goal Setting, Mindset
Artist: Helen Dubrovich Artwork: Top of a termite hill License This artwork “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” A saying we know well, but fail to observe. The elephant may well be a big goal, but viewing it as if your life...
by Vinh Van Lam | Jul 28, 2018 | Art Licensing tips, Business Tips, Copyrights
Artist: Julie Ellitt Artwork: The Walker License This artwork Throughout my career as a creative business and art licensing coach, there is always one recurring question: “Do I have to register copyrights to my artwork before...
by Vinh Van Lam | Jul 25, 2018 | Art Licensing tips, Business Tips, Inspirational Quotes, Productivity & Motivation
Artist: Emel Jurd Artwork : Inner Strength License This artwork Why fuel your mind with knowledge. Then you don’t externalise it. No one will recognise it. Success is all about being noticed, but rather than being brash and arrogant, adopt...
by Vinh Van Lam | Jul 22, 2018 | Art Licensing tips, Art Pick, Branding, Business Tips
Artist: Georgia Patton Artwork: Orange #1 License This artwork There is a belief in some quarters that the beauty of licensing art is that one painting can be licensed many times to create multiple revenue streams. That may work in theory but manufacturers...
by Vinh Van Lam | Jul 20, 2018 | Art Licensing tips, Business Tips, Productivity & Motivation
Image: Gabby Malpas.com Ever wondered how and why a manufacturer will opt to use an artist’s design for their products? Selling more stock and getting the company results in a campaign, of course. But what makes a manufacturer want your art? Your art solves one...
by Vinh Van Lam | Jul 15, 2018 | Art Licensing tips, Business Tips, Mindset, Motivation, OPIC Business Model, Productivity & Motivation
Artist: Girija Kulkarni Artwork : Good Morning License This artwork It’s all too easy to ease out of bed and allow your life to dictate what happens during the day. Before you know it, you rush around and the day’s done. Over. And you’re back...
by Vinh Van Lam | Jul 5, 2018 | Art Licensing tips, Art Pick, Business Tips, Productivity & Motivation
Artist: Georgia Patton Artwork : Apple Blossom License This artwork There’s some common questions artists and clients have when they’re exploring the idea of licensing their art work: Is my work suitable for licensing? How do I know if my...
by Vinh Van Lam | Jul 1, 2018 | Art Licensing tips, Business Tips, Textiles & Fabrics
Being able to imagine, design and sew your concepts from scratch is an excellent business opportunity. But is the real hard graft worth it? The value of designing fabric isn’t only financial – the ability to see your designs on sale can lead to other niche...
by Vinh Van Lam | Jun 27, 2018 | Art Licensing tips, Events
Art Licensing – Selling and Licensing Art & Design – SURTEX New York 2019 Have you ever wanted to have your artwork reach thousands of people? Have you ever wanted to become full-time artist doing what you love? Now you can join us ArtSHINE @ SURTEX in...
by Vinh Van Lam | Jun 1, 2018 | Art Licensing tips, Contracts
Credit image to Surtex 2018 by Scott Tsai Photography There is no standard art licensing contract. Everyone is unique and weighs on the manufacturer, industry, product and artist. All this affects the terms and payment. Also, negotiations between the property owner...
by Vinh Van Lam | May 5, 2018 | Art Licensing tips, Business Tips, Goal Setting, OPIC Business Model
Artist: Marina Strijakova Artwork: Cherry Bloom #2 License This artwork “Passion and purpose come from your heart and far from your mind.” ”So trust your feeling and instincts” ...
by Vinh Van Lam | May 1, 2018 | Art Licensing tips, Goal Setting, OPIC Business Model
Artist: Anthony Van Lam Artwork: Hibiscus Passion License This artwork “Knowing your Desire Passion & Purpose is knowing your desired destination & outcome” ~Vinh Van Lam OPIC Business Model From history we have learnt that, in any expedition there...
