ARTIST JOURNAL
The Art Licensing Queen – Mary Engelbreit
Mary Engelbreit is a memorable artist, inspiring creative and wonderful teacher. I hope you get a chance to listen her talk about her artist life and business on the free recording.
READ MOREMy Art Licensing Story Video
In this short video I will share with you my journey (so far) as a licensing artist.
READ MOREMark’s Top 10 Proverbs of Freelancing
It is a privilege to be a part of such a creative community. The first creative organization I had the privilege of joining over a decade ago was the Colorado Alliance of Illustrators. It was a part of this group’s meetings and gallery shows I eventually developed a respect and friendship with the talented illustrator…
READ MORERichert 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…
READ MOREFrameChangers 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…
READ MORERSS 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…
READ MOREPrayer 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…
READ MOREHave your cake and paint it too!
To license this or other artwork or to place a custom order, please contact me. © 2010 Cherish Flieder SomethingToCherish.com All Rights Reserved.
READ MOREMy Triple Locks of Love
It is strange how your hair can become a part of your identity, especially as an artist. If you have known me for any length of time, you know that I have always had long hair. Ever since I was a little girl, I had long ringlets and could braid my hair down to my…
READ MOREArt Licensing & Artistic Inspiration: Marjolein Bastin
Marjolein Bastin has been an inspiration to me for years as both a watercolor artist and as an art licensor. If you are not familiar with her name, you most likely have seen her work in the Hallmark products since the 1990’s. She is based in Netherlands, but she paints and draws wonderful imagery from nature…
READ MOREOpen Your Life in Wonderful and Unexpected Ways
We tend to think of life as the big events like weddings, births, moving, and new jobs. But it is so much more. Each day and every moment contributes to the whole of your life. Being grateful for the little things and little moments every day can make a big difference in our overall outlook…
READ MOREEasy Embroidery Printable Christmas Tags Craft Download
Embroidered Name Christmas Gift Tag & Keepsake Ornament. These darling little gift tags ornaments couldn’t be easier to use! Print, cut, and add your choice of ribbon. Lastly, embroider the named of your loved ones on the tag to make it into a cherished keepsake ornament.
READ MORECrafting 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…
READ MOREJames Gurney: Illustration Dinotopia
Recently I had the distinct pleasure of meeting James Gurney along with several art licensing and children’s book illustration friends. If his name doesn’t ring a bell, perhaps the name Dinotopia will. James Gurney is the multiple award winning author, illustrator behind this best selling book series which has circulated the globe as well as…
READ MOREHusband & 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…
READ MOREA Dream to Cherish – It’s Amazing
I am excited to share with you that today is the 2 year anniversary of my “Something to Cherish” art brand! To honor the event, enjoy this inspirational music video by Jem. I pray that your life will also be blessed as you follow your dreams.
READ MORERMCAD Spotlight: Ben Hummel & Cherish Flieder
When Ben Hummel (IL ’98) and Cherish Flieder (IL ’02) enrolled at RMCAD they discovered more than just a love of art and design – they discovered a love for one another. Both natives of Colorado, Ben and Cherish met at a student event held on campus. They married in June 2002 and shortly after…
READ MOREArt 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…
READ MORE6 Marketing Tips For Artists Attending a Trade Show But Not Exhibiting
Guest Post By Tara Reed There are several trade shows for artists who license their art to exhibit at but you can also connect with manufacturers by attending a trade show without having a booth. Here are six tips to make going to a show worthwhile. Respect the exhibitors time. If you are attending a…
READ MOREArt 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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