Earlier this year I did an interview with The Creators' Diary (Petra is awesome) and it was just published. @thecreatorsdiary.com thecreatorsdiary.com/creator-inte...

If you're thinking that licensing your art could be a good idea, here's the guide you need, covering: 👉 What is art licensing? 👉 How does art licensing work: From design usage terms to calculating licensing fees 👉 How to license your art: From licensing portfolio to licensing agents

How does an artist manage finances? Listen to illustrator Dais Scott-Bennett about her best practices in managing the money going in and out of her small creative business. #artsky #artists #illustrator

Thank you @lindadiakquilts.bsky.social! We had a lovely interview with her this week that'll be on the site and our socials in the near future! 👉 Until then, give her a follow and buy something from her shop, (you've never seen quilts like this, I promise): www.lindadiakquilts.com/shop

"I try to never not finish something I've started." Illustrator Dais Scott-Bennett talks about why it's important to break the routine of giving up 👇 #artsky #illustrator

Artists and all kinds of creators often struggle with promotion. We asked 5 working, successful artists, from illustrators to ceramic artists, what marketing tactics worked for them. 👇

Illustrator Dais Scott-Bennett talks about 👇 - how a creator can underinvest in themselves at the start - how to manage the "I can't afford this" mindset - her experience promoting her artwork from Instagram to Etsy #artsky #artist #creatorinterview #artistinterview

The wonderful Amanda @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social, gave us an interview about her fresh creator business. She can literally put a Van Gogh on your back 👀 This is crocheting on a level that hasn't even existed before. Give her some love and support. ♥️ Click on this post and read her story.👇

Illustrator Dais Scott-Bennett, who specialises in drawing birds 🐦, talks about why she finds a good balance as a part-time artist and why she doesn't want to go full-time with her creative business. To read the full interview with her, click on the link in the first comment.👇

4 professional artists on how they manage art block or creative block + 6 quick tips for when you feel stuck and unable to move on from the trenches. 👇

How does the fear of failing affect a creator or artist, and how can it be managed? Ceramicist AJ Simpson shares their thoughts. 👉 Our interview with AJ is linked in the comments.

Check out this process video from ceramicist Kness, whom we recently interviewed. In the interview, she also shares useful marketing and sales tips for artists and makers, so make sure to check it out (link in comment). 👇 #ceramics #ceramicist #potter

AJ Simpson from AJ Ceramics shared with us how they started marketing themselves to reach a bigger audience and managed to sell more. #creatorinterview

These days, articles like this, besides mentioning the ongoing lawsuits, seem to only discuss intellectual property in terms of whether an AI-generated image could be copyrighted. 👉 Doesn't it feel like we skipped the vital part already? 👉 Our thoughts on the ethics & reality of AI art in comment.

The #1 rule creators should follow: Avoid platform risk 👉 Here's the first of our new video series, where we give creators quick business & marketing tips. We've been doing this from the start, but we hope this new format reaches even more creators, artists, and makers of all kinds.

Our newest creator interview, besides telling Kness's creative journey, is packed with useful tips for artists and markers, and so we're extremely happy to share it with you. Give her a follow, too: @kness.bsky.social 🎉

Ceramicist AJ Simpson talks about the hard beginnings of their creative business and shares advice for those on a similar journey. #ceramicist #potter #ceramicartist #creativebusiness #creatorbusiness #smallbusiness #artbusiness #creatorinterview

This era is such a mess, friends. We try to point to a path you can walk if you want to move ahead and not get left behind. #artists #aiart #ai #art #artistcommunity

A survey found that 74.7% of people have no or no big problem with buying AI-generated products on Etsy, and that includes art. We're sharing our thoughts on this in our upcoming newsletter, going out tomorrow. You can subscribe here if you want to read it: thecreatorsdiary.com

We chatted with @adesignerlife.bsky.social, aka illustrator Cristina Gómez about the importance of having a passive income as a creator. Full interview linked in comment. 👇 #illustrator #creator #artist #artistcommunity #passiveincome

Our free "Beginner SEO for creators" course is now available as a 10-part email course! This course includes real-life examples and ready-to-use practices so you can start generating more traffic (+sales) to your website/webshop ASAP! #creators #artists #artistcommunity #craft #crafters #makers

As a beginner artist, you need a platform to sell your work, offline or online. Here are our recommendations that include classic choices and tips that may surprise you. Either way, take this starter guide, pick a route, and start selling your art! #creatorcommunity #artistcommunity #howtosellart

Did you know we have interviews with creators? Here, the wonderful @adesignerlife.bsky.social illustrator Cristina Gómez talks about the fear of sharing your work:

This year, I think artists really need to dig into showing the process of their art alongside the final work. The human effort. Different landscape with all this AI stuff happening.

Looking for ways to make money as a creator while you’re asleep? Here are 5 passive income ideas for artists, perfect to try today. 🧵

New article alert 🧒👇 - 6+2 platforms (online+offline) artists under 18 can use to sell - Tips for kid artists, from brand building to handling finances - Legalities to know for underage artists & parents/guardians - Legal sources (free & paid options)

A spokesperson for Christie’s said that “in most cases” the AI used to create art in the auction had been trained on the artists’ “own inputs”. Now, is "in most cases" enough? We have an article on how you can protect your art against AI if you're interested (in the comment below) 👇

It hasn't been 24 hours since Society6 emails started landing in creators' inboxes. They're shutting artist profiles by the dozen. Are you affected? Were you surprised? We show you 8 alternatives + our thoughts on what the lesson is here 👇

Hi y’all! It’s time to really start on Bluesky, help me to find great, good and nice people here! ✨ 👉🏻 Comment one or two of your favorite artists (friends, mutuals and so on) It’s kinda an #artistsupport but in reverse

Last year, a few platforms that used to be safe spaces for NSFW artists, including Gumroad, Patreon, and Etsy, decided to tighten their rules regarding adult content 👉 Here's a list of platforms that are still safe for NSFW artists in 2025.

If you want to voice your opinion as a creator about the UK's AI copyright proposal, we have all the options in this article. IMPORTANT: you can also help if you're not from the UK 👇

🎉 We're launching our Creator Therapy, a free, bi-weekly, virtual meeting where you can chat with (or listen to) fellow creators and occasional guest experts to get support in your creator life: thecreatorsdiary.com/creator-ther...

Any artists & illustrators who could comment on how AI art has so far affected their work? We'd feature your thoughts and links in an article. Fewer freelance commissions from companies? More interest in educational content from fellow creators? More commissions for live event work? Anything else?

"Please, somebody tell me what's going on with this #TikTokban" and "Give creators 5 actionable, future-proof tips about what to do in response" 👉 We've got you. All #creators, #artists, #makers, #crafters, not just in the US, should read this one 👇

In our newest article, we share 10 types of creator communities you can join if you're longing for friendly faces and a supportive group. #creatorlife #artists #artcommunity #creatorcommunity #artistlife #creators

Want to play, #creators? Which one of these misplaced sentences did you hear at this year's Xmas gatherings when you talked about what you do?🎄 #artislife #artistproblems #isthiswhatyoudoallday #drawme #creatorlife

This is one of the latest articles we have written because so many #creators and #artists have been dealing with the problem of certain e-commerce sites stealing their designs and photos. We have some practical tips to help you in the matter 👇

Christmas shopping done! Stayed local by buying from local artists. 🌈🦄💕

We did our best to find answers about what #GPSR could mean for #creators, #artists & creative small businesses + we have comments from a London law firm 🔍 . Share it with other creators and artists, and let us know what are your most pressing Qs in the topic!

We'd love to get expert legal takes on the #GSPR in relation to how it affects creators, artists, and makers. We're deep into the legalities and would love to get a few things clarified (even if, it seems, nobody has all the answers yet). It won't be shared as legal advice, only as interpretation.