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Hi Guys,
Happy New Year :-)
I wonder if any of you could offer some advice and assistance please ?
I have a small collection of mixed media work which i am thinking of submitting to a number of publishers :
1. Whitewall Galleries / de Montfort Fine Art
2. Washington Green / Castle Galleries
3. Artko
4. Buckingham Fine Art
It is a style i have been perfecting during college, and for the last few years.
I draw inspiration from a number of artists, but i believe my style is my own.
Without wanting to be taken advantage of, i am thinking of approaching the 4 publishers above, with the view to selling my originals and also rights to re-produce my work as prints or editions.
I have had 8 months working on my art since being furloughed due to Covid19.
During this time, i believe i have honed my skill, and have a style and a number of designs that are quite unique.
I have never approached publishers before, and i dont want to taken advantage of, or seem wet behind the ears !
I also want to be realistic in what i could achieve in terms of commission etc ?
I'd really love some insight in the type of commission i could hope to achieve by a publisher such as those above, who would produce my work.
I want to be realistic, not appear greedy, but i would also want an idea of what my position would be as an independent artist, and how much commission i could expect from a publisher, and if there would be any guaranteed payment ? or up-front payment ?
Apologies for babbling :-)
I just want to prepare my portfolio to submit
Thanks in advance, for anyone who can shed some light on what i might expect, and anything to look out for, or be careful of, in advance of laying my stall out in front of publishers
Look forward to hearing back
thanks
Leyla x
Posted
First up - are those names taking on new artists at this time? If not, don't waste your time; you'll need to look elsewhere.
Find out the name of the person who takes on artists and make an appointment to see them. Make sure they know why you want to see them - if you're in the UK right now that ain't gonna happen for a while. If you're communicating by e-mail do not send a link to your website because nobody is going to look at it; they're busy. Do attach a ->single<- small scale image of your best work as a teaser. If you don't get a reply don't worry about chasing it; they don't want you. No, they won't keep your details on file and come back to you when they've got something
As an independent artist you'd be on an "As and when" type of contract. Up-fronts? Unlikely. This isn't like a record company Royalties advance, you'll have to sell your art to make money.
That said - if you're furloughed (join the club) then this is the best time to explore the possibilities. We're being paid not to go to work; don't blow it lying on the sofa binge-watching Netflix
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