Petra is the co-founder of The Creators’ Diary. She’s a content marketing expert who types fast and listens well. She has a soft spot for artists, dogs and ceiling-high bookcases with a rolling ladder. She has a daughter and an upcoming first novel.
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Pricing art is one of the trickiest part of figuring out how to run an art business. From this guide, you can learn all the essential bits, from what goes into an art pricing formula to why things like markup, overhead or profit margin matters.
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Google's AI can now create a 2K resolution "art" print or a full-length movie. Creators, let's talk.
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This guide is a perfect starting point if you’re thinking about licensing your art. From copyright questions to calculating licensing fees, there’s a lot to unpack to make sure you can create a revenue channel via art licensing that will truly benefit you.
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Let's discuss tomatoes, lemons, cabbage, and "grandmillennials", and how they can benefit your craft if you look at home design trends.
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A creator who turns yarn into a Van Gogh or Michelangelo painting on your back. A crocheter of unique, sensory-friendly, wearable art works. Meet Amanda, the founder of Fortuneknot Designs.
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Let's debunk 3 art marketing myths, and I also give you tips from successful, working artists so you can see what works out in the wild. 🌴
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Five successful working artists share their art marketing tactics that brought them success. From diversifying your platforms to building an authentic persona, from newsletters to art markets, we have a list of valuable art marketing tips for you to try.
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Patreon's "State of Create 2025" report is out. 1K+ creators and 2K+ fans spilled the beans, and I'm here to tell the future by looking at the data. 🔮
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An important lesson about why one shouldn't lead a completely solitary creator life.
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When you have art block, your mind is working against you. But what feeds it and how can you unlock yourself? Practice the below methods to hopefully avoid it for good, and learn what professional artists say about how they get out of this mental block.
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Why should creators, artists, and makers consider producing (short) videos? And why did I do it too for The Creators' Diary? Plus, a list of different types of creator videos, with examples, that are usually popular, and you could try, too.
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Kness is a ceramic artist and illustrator, living and working in Canada, known for adorable collectible porcelain figurines and cute functional pottery. Owning a one-woman business, she's a marketing powerhouse with knowledge and experience that other creators can definitely draw from.