tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.comments2023-11-19T02:17:12.690-08:00Joan Beiriger's BlogJoan Beirigerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comBlogger1367125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-4778764459206590592019-10-16T13:14:14.276-07:002019-10-16T13:14:14.276-07:00NOT good!!! U.S. retail sales unexpectedly decline...NOT good!!! U.S. retail sales unexpectedly declined in September for the first time in seven months, according to data released Wednesday, suggesting that consumers — the main pillar of economic growth — are starting to become shaky according to the article "U.S. retail sales unexpectedly drop — a warning sign for the economy” Oct. 16, 2019 https://lat.ms/2MnzaRT<br />Joan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-55138975560419357022019-10-03T08:11:11.423-07:002019-10-03T08:11:11.423-07:00More and more bad news is popping up on the Intern... More and more bad news is popping up on the Internet "If you keep noticing more going-out-of-business sales, there's a startling reason: Forever 21, Walgreens, Dressbarn, GameStop, Gap and other chains have already announced over 8,500 store closings in 2019 -- way more than we saw during all of 2018.” As mentioned in “Retailers Closing Stores in 2019”published 10/1/19. This article lists the large number of chains that are closing from as little of 4 of their stores to as great as 2,100 of their stores. Shocking!!!!!! https://bit.ly/2J3qrov<br />Joan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-13372318456174995132019-10-03T08:10:48.768-07:002019-10-03T08:10:48.768-07:00Scary news continues. "The Dow Jones Industri...Scary news continues. "The Dow Jones Industrial Average was slumping Wednesday for the fourth time in five days as investors continue to wrestle with slowing manufacturing data—and whether it presages a recession.” According to the article "The Dow Is Plunging Because the Market Is Bracing for a Recession That May Not Come” published 10/2/19. https://bit.ly/2pp7KlE<br />Joan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-9549413636380774132019-10-03T08:10:27.810-07:002019-10-03T08:10:27.810-07:00Scary news about US economy. "Manufacturers a...Scary news about US economy. "Manufacturers at home and abroad have faced waning demand and more canceled orders as they struggle to cope with a global economic slowdown, exacerbated in part by the trade war between the world’s two largest economies” according to the article "U.S. manufacturers experience worst month since 2007-2009 Great Recession, ISM finds” published 10/1/19. https://on.mktw.net/2nplT1H<br />Joan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-45176669476140897382018-08-11T20:37:44.950-07:002018-08-11T20:37:44.950-07:00Geraldine, That is a difficult question to answer ...Geraldine, That is a difficult question to answer because unless an artist that create art similar to yours publish their art or they license their art to manufacturers you would not be aware of them. To find out where my licensed art is sold legally or not legally, I use google reverse image search engine ( images.google.com ). It doesn’t always find my images but most of the time it does. It also shows visually similar images of the art I submit (mostly due to the color locations in the image). So by using this search engine you may find art that is similar to yours. I have found that the file that I want to search works best if it is a jpeg file that is approximately 220 pixel wide. Good luck! Joan Joan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-77992912710544390502018-08-10T05:07:50.103-07:002018-08-10T05:07:50.103-07:00I come up with ideas from time to time for art. Bu...I come up with ideas from time to time for art. But then find someone is already doing that. How do I find out if I'm copying someone else? Geraldinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-85645533478874816772018-08-06T12:52:26.601-07:002018-08-06T12:52:26.601-07:00Unknown, I'm sorry but I don't know anythi...Unknown, I'm sorry but I don't know anything about the music industry so I'm not sure what I discussed applies to you. However, I assume anything that you sell is considered income and needs to be reported when you file your income tax. I suggest that you hire a Certified Public Accountant that is familiar with the music industry and what is required in your state to help you out.Joan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-10159308686575849552018-08-05T14:33:57.199-07:002018-08-05T14:33:57.199-07:00I’m an artist wanting to release my music single. ...I’m an artist wanting to release my music single. Do I need anything that was written about in this post? I’ve been doing research I want to make sure I’m ok before I release my music. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857872598616261891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-18382581073154870122018-07-27T18:07:01.168-07:002018-07-27T18:07:01.168-07:00Congratulations Charles in finding a way to earn a...Congratulations Charles in finding a way to earn a living by creating art! Licensing art is not for everyone.Joan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-860955046550417552018-07-27T18:05:11.532-07:002018-07-27T18:05:11.532-07:00Lauren the questions that you asked is very diffic...Lauren the questions that you asked is very difficult to answer because it depends on what products, companies and industry that you license your art. Because of all the variables it is impossible to anticipate a set salary range. As Justina stated, royalties for surface design for home decor is 4% but royalties for gift products is around 5-6% when products are sold to independent retailers and 3-4% when licensed to chain stores. Wall art is usually around 10%. Since Justina "gives herself" only $55,000 per year, I suspect her costs to run her licensing business is very high (paying employees, renting a studio, marketing, etc). Joan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-4978330018254915092018-07-27T18:03:56.105-07:002018-07-27T18:03:56.105-07:00You’re welcome Deb! I really enjoy sharing the in...You’re welcome Deb! I really enjoy sharing the information I discover about the art licensing industry. Unfortunately, I no longer have the time to write articles often since I am very busy with my own art licensing business. Joan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-42302136274847596982018-07-27T18:02:48.403-07:002018-07-27T18:02:48.403-07:00Thanks Lisa! I wish you continued success in lice...Thanks Lisa! I wish you continued success in licensing your brand.Joan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-12581699904964340682018-07-27T18:01:15.890-07:002018-07-27T18:01:15.890-07:00Thanks Dee! I wish I have the time to publish Ama...Thanks Dee! I wish I have the time to publish Amazon e-books. Because I use a lot of links to articles and websites, the book would be out-of-date VERY soon. I’m finding it impossible to keep updating my previous articles as addresses to websites change or are no longer active. Note: The reason why I use so many links to other sites is that it verifies the information that I share. Also my articles would be even longer than they are if I have to quote information from other articles plus take me longer to write them.Joan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-5545750138964751632018-07-27T15:28:15.747-07:002018-07-27T15:28:15.747-07:00I have worked as an artist for over 40 years. I cr...I have worked as an artist for over 40 years. I created my own career. I found out I could sketch people quickly and started out working children's parties. Then, I found trade shows. For over 20 years I have charged $2,000 per day, plus travel. I am working on a video to tell my story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14510620957698487414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-3736443208138902482018-07-27T14:37:54.132-07:002018-07-27T14:37:54.132-07:00Can you give us a salary range that artists usuall...Can you give us a salary range that artists usually generate from art licensing? I understand that artists generally receive 4% of sales, but I was listening to a podcast with Justina Blakeney of The Jungalow and she was expaining that even though she has FOURTEEN licensing deals... she has only been able to give herself a salary of $55,000 per year. And she lives in Los Angeles. I was shocked. She is so huge in my industry (home decor), I thought she was making millions! Nope, not even close.<br /><br />I'd love to have more transparency with the net salary licensing is providing for these artists. Thanks!Lauren Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11114428674975098566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-5574508971385908932018-07-24T20:56:02.397-07:002018-07-24T20:56:02.397-07:00Joan, thank you for your tremendous generosity of ...Joan, thank you for your tremendous generosity of time and spirit as you share this excellent information with us all. Deb Frenghttp://www.frengstudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-59302248452964742062018-07-24T19:32:08.993-07:002018-07-24T19:32:08.993-07:00Very good article and tons of helpful hint and go-...Very good article and tons of helpful hint and go-tos. It kicks me in the pants to work hard and build new pieces into my mini successful brandLisa Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11190514061107841148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-25736498912081468862018-07-24T19:24:36.208-07:002018-07-24T19:24:36.208-07:00Big hug! I always love your articles. I always men...Big hug! I always love your articles. I always mention your blog when anyone asks where to go to learn about licensing. I recommend you publish an e-book for Amazon. Thank you.Dee Deroll at Falling-Star.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17615393117851219788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-88090273047413534442018-05-23T13:17:11.050-07:002018-05-23T13:17:11.050-07:00Hi Sergio,
I’m not the person to ask about how wel...Hi Sergio,<br />I’m not the person to ask about how well ALSC is working for photographers. You need to inquire at http://redcarpet.artlicensingshow.com/contact/. But, I do know that overall licensing photos is more limited in the number of products it is placed on than is art. Thus, artists that create art have a better chance in licensing their art than photographers have in licensing their photos.<br />JoanJoan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-42271446094244976512018-05-23T12:55:55.113-07:002018-05-23T12:55:55.113-07:00Hi Judy,
Follow-ups are very important in licensin...Hi Judy,<br />Follow-ups are very important in licensing art. But in my opinion, it makes a difference on whether to do a follow-up when I submit art that wasn’t requested by the manufacturer or if they requested the art that they saw on my website or I showed them at a trade show. When I do a “cold” art submission I don’t do a follow-up with the "same art” especially if they specify on their site that they will get back to you within a certain time IF they are interested. If you don’t hear back, assume that they aren’t. Manufacturers get hundreds of submissions and a constant submission of the same art could irritate the art director so much that you could be banned from ever licensing to that manufacturer. Instead, do a follow-up by submitting different art but only if it fits their product line(s). On the other hand, if a manufacturer requested my art and I don’t hear back, then I absolutely do follow-up. Good Luck! JoanJoan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-15074415487447744602018-05-22T15:26:01.247-07:002018-05-22T15:26:01.247-07:00Hello,
How is it working after some years? I am p...Hello,<br /><br />How is it working after some years? I am particularly interested in knowing if it is working for photographer, since I sell landscape, Nature and travel photography. <br /><br />Thanks a lot in advance! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979211923139600193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-15911224188102345302018-05-22T10:42:57.257-07:002018-05-22T10:42:57.257-07:00Hi Joan,
I am confused about follow-ups. All the b...Hi Joan,<br />I am confused about follow-ups. All the bloggers I have read write that you should follow-up with companies after submitting. One wrote to keep submitting the same pics if you haven't heard after 2 weeks. The companies post that they don't want follow-ups or phone calls and that they will get back to you IF they want the art. Buffalo Games writes in their art submission form that they will let you know in 2 weeks. It has been 4: nothing. So do we follow up and risk annoying them???? Thanks for any wisdom.<br />Jess Perna Art Studio, Judy Cutler, Art Directorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16197203735676505218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-30936659188166480492018-05-18T16:19:10.285-07:002018-05-18T16:19:10.285-07:00You are welcome!You are welcome!Joan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-2806828834881141052018-05-18T13:36:08.651-07:002018-05-18T13:36:08.651-07:00Hi Joan, Thanks for the update. I appreciate all ...Hi Joan, Thanks for the update. I appreciate all your efforts to help us understand this tough business. Also, thanks for the thoughtful reply.<br />Jess Perna Art Studio, Judy Cutler, Art Directorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16197203735676505218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-25869565138880516692018-05-16T18:57:31.090-07:002018-05-16T18:57:31.090-07:00Hi Judy,
I’m glad that you like my articles. I’m s...Hi Judy,<br />I’m glad that you like my articles. I’m sorry that you thought all the products shown in the article were from manufacturers that license art. My intention in the article was to show what art themes are trending and not what manufacturers license art. I estimate that less than a quarter of the manufacturers that exhibit at Atlanta license art. The rest either do not use art on their products or purchase art outright or have in-house designers. I’ll have to remember to mention that when I write future articles. <br />JoanJoan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.com