Art Licensing Agent: Suzanne Cruise

art licensing agent interview with suzanne-cruise hosted by monica-lee

Monica Lee of Smartcreativewomen.com recently interviewed art licensing agent Suzanne Cruise. Their interview touches on so many need-to-know points about the state of art licensing today. I have listened to hundreds of talks on art licensing over the years and this is one of the most authentic perspectives on working with companies and agents, even helpful for a self-represented artist like myself.

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The Meaning of a Pear Tree

Recently, I updated my site header to include a pear that I painted as a part of my “Partridge in a Pear Tree” art licensing collection. It is now going on my Directory of Illustration ad for 2012 as well as a new run of business cards. So, I got to thinking, what does a PEAR or PEAR TREE symbolize anyway? Since it is an embedded part of my updated branding I just had to find out.

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CHA Memories & Craft Month Designer Blog Hop

As a CHA designer member, I have been privileged to attend and show my art licensing and design work at five of the recent shows in Illinois and California. Each show has brought me unique insights on trends and introduces me to new products and techniques.

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Ask Debbie Mumm

Debbie Mumm’s story could be lifted from a textbook for success. Start small, find a niche, and promote yourself. Study the market and connect with everyone from the manufacturer to the consumer. We had the chance to listen and learn first hand from this very successful licensed artist.

Debbie Mumm will be a part of the monthly Art Licensing Ask Call Series on February 16, 2011.

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Paul Brent Christmas Special

I just found out from Ms. Tera Reed herself that she and Paul Brent is offering an incredible deal on the info Paul Brent has shared in his Ask Paul Brent calls. I was fortunate to have listened to them all, but if you haven’t you really don’t want to miss out.

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2,000 Members Art Licensing LinkedIn Group

For media inquiries contact: Cherish Flieder LinkedIn Art Licensing Community Reaches 2,000 Members Cherish Flieder is pleased to announced today that the ArtOfLicensing.com group on LinkedIn has reached the milestone mark of 2,000 members. This makes it the largest due-free online networking group for an international art licensing community. Members including licensors (artists, illustrators, designers,…

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Richert Shows a Half Century of Stunning Work

This Friday, our children’s book mid-show reception and book signing for Prayer Posies will be held at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design in tandem with one of my college painting instructors, Clark Richert. For five decades, Clark Richert has explored the beauty of pattern and shape through his geometric compositions; founded innovative artist…

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FrameChangers New Artists – Cherish & Benajmin

For all media inquires please contact FrameChangers Media LLC “Inspritational Art for your digital life!” ~ FrameChangers FrameChangers Media brings Inspirational Art for your digital life!  Digital art for your home, office and iPhone/iPod Touch by talented Christian artists.  We proudly introduce FrameChanger artists, Cherish Flieder and Benjamin Hummel. Benjamin and Cherish are a husband…

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RSS Press Releases are now Something to Cherish

For media inquiries contact: Cherish Flieder 100% Renewable, Time and Earth Friendly Press News Updates are now available via RSS. Subscribe to the no-nonsense “Media Updates” RSS feed in your favorite feed reader here. View the Digital Press Releases on the SomethingToCherish.com blog under the Digital Press Releases category. Also, don’t forget to check the…

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Prayer Posies – Rocky Mountian College of Art & Design Art Show

For media inquiries contact: Cherish Flieder Reception with a Colorado children’s book artist team Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design’s Alumni art exhibit features painted illustrations with hand embroidery by husband and wife art team Benjamin Hummel and Cherish Flieder. The show, which runs through March 5, marks the first time the Rocky Mountain…

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Crafting a Creative Christmas: Designer Blog Hop

Hop on to a new blog each day for some creative Christmas concepts. Learn something new about each participating artist and with each designer link  get a chance to win “something to cherish.” Be sure to check back here on Nov. 19th for a fun little Christmas craft project from yours truly. Terri Conrad Designs…

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Husband & Wife Children’s Books Illustrating Team

My husband, Benjamin Hummel and I were honored to be the first illustrator team to be interviewed by Shari Lyle-Soffe for her “Out of My Mind” About Books for Children blog. Find out: what made us start doing this in the first place how we work as a team to create illustrations for children’s books…

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Art of Licensing Meet-Up Tools

With only a few days and weeks left before the big, summer licensing shows begins, I invite you to participate in the Art of Licensing LinkedIn group “meet-up.” Those of you who have been following the discussions on the Art Of Licensing LinkedIn group board can sense how difficult or even impossible to schedule a…

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Art of Licensing Education Opportunities

So, you have heard about art licensing. What is it? How are you going to find out? Let me introduce you to someone who knows licensing inside and out, especially when it comes to licensed characters.

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