Illustrated Stationery: A Guide to Sell and Market Your Art

Illustrated Stationery: A Guide to Sell and Market Your Art

“Congratulations! You have reached the end of this Domestika course. Thank you so much for taking part! I hope you learned something new and enjoyed it as much as I did. It's now time to work on your project. This could mean finishing the one you already started by completing the course tasks or making a brand-new illustration and new products! Either way, I strongly suggest you take the time to gather inspiration, explore what feels true to you, and create something unique and personal. As a reminder, I've summarized the main steps you should follow to complete your project. Make sure to keep track of your progress with different pictures of each step. It'd be great if you could also explain the choices you've made along the way. The illustration First, write down some ideas of things you could draw, and then start sketching them out. Create an illustration made up of different elements that don’t overlap. Once you're happy with your drawing, add color and then refine with shading and highlights.

Printer templates Rearrange the illustration to fit printer templates for a greeting card, a notepad, and a sticker sheet. Remember to use templates provided by the printing vendors to make sure to take into account their specific requirements. Product order Order your products from the vendors you’ve researched, staying within your budget. You can choose your paper stock, how thick it’ll be, and more options. For most printers, you’ll upload the artwork when placing and paying for the order. Then, you'll just have to wait! Product photos Photograph your products and list them in your online shop. Consider the style of your illustration and products in order to choose the right background and props. Think about the message you want your work to carry. Packing Pack and ship your orders to your customers. Use packing materials that match your style. You can add a personal touch like a note thanking the customers for their order, a business card, or a nice sticker! Marketing Promote your work on social media. You can share your styled photographs of the items you’re offering, but you can also share more behind-the-scenes looks as well. I recommend trying to post something every few days. There are other marketing options you might find interesting, so explore and try them out! And finally, remember to share your work in the forum! You can do so by clicking on "Create your project". I can't wait to see the amazing items you'll create. Domestika has a great creative community, where we are all looking to learn and grow together! So share your process, ideas, doubts, and every step of your project. I'll be happy to share feedback on your work and answer your questions. See you in the forum!”

Partial transcription of the video

“ Final Project It's the end of the course. Thank you so much for following along with me. I'd love to share some tips, so you continue to improve your work and make beautiful illustrations and products. Have confidence in yourself and your work. Sometimes the hardest part of creating a new product is getting started. Our fears and insecurities can stop us from making great things. Don't let that hold you back. Remember, you deserve to be paid fairly for your hard work. Making a living as an artist can be difficult at times. Whenever you're setting prices for your products, don't charge onl...”

This transcript is automatically generated, so it may contain mistakes.

Course summary for: Illustrated Stationery: A Guide to Sell and Market Your Art

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (392)
• 15830 students
• 5 units
• 17 lessons (2h 54m)
• 9 downloads

• Category

  Illustration, Marketing & Business

• Software

  Adobe Photoshop

• Areas

  Brand Strategy, Branding & Identity, Creative Consulting, Design Management, Digital Illustration, Digital Painting, Drawing, Management & Productivity, Marketing, Naturalistic Illustration, Portfolio Development, Realistic Drawing, Traditional illustration