Annie Stegg and Justing Gerard talk about the business of illustration as a married couple.
Read ArticleConvention veteran Sam Flegal explains how to sell your work without compromising your ethics.
Read ArticleThis is our first in a series of artist interviews focused on the business end of illustration. This month's featured artist is Scott Brundage.
Read ArticleHere's an update to our US copyright article to clarify some facts and correct a few issues. I also wanted to clear the air on fan art.
Read ArticleDesign veteran Lazarus Chernik has written the definitive article on US Copyright for artists. You're going to want to bookmark this one!
Read ArticleFreelancer and Cubicle 7 Art Director Jon Hodgson gives us an inside view on how he thoughtfully negotiated new contract terms with a new Kickstarter company, Storium.
Read ArticleProfessional Illustrator and fine Artist Armand Cabrera explains some of the finer points of copyright law.
Read ArticleLeonard Teo and Daniel Wade, both formerly of Ballistic Publishing, break down in detail what it costs to publish a high end art book. This is an excellent opportunity to see what publishing is like from the other side of the table.
Read ArticleUp and comer Mike Burns takes us through a double lesson on how you can work on the licensed properties you love, without art direction, and how you can negotiate to get a price that's fair for you.
Read ArticleFreelance illustrator Kieran Yanner shares his new working model with Monte Cook Games.
Read ArticleConvention veteran Sam Flegal gives you some valuable pointers on how to set up and sell your work effectively at a show.
Read ArticleIn response to a variety of questions about royalties, I thought it would be a good idea to write a brief primer on the subject.
Read ArticleMagic AD Jeremy Jarvis recently announced that WotC will improve compensation and contracts for Magic freelancers. Check out the article for details.
Read ArticlePart two of Mike Corierro's in depth examination of building a strong online presence. Learn what to do, and what not to do.
Read ArticleVeteran illustrator and concept artist Mike Corierro lays out the groundwork to build a strong online presence.
Read ArticleLong time illustrator and political activist Chuck Lukacs brings us the definitive article on the current state of Orphan Works legislation.
Read ArticleLegendary Fantasy Art Master Don Maitz provides us with a brief history of fantasy publishing, and what you need to know to protect your work in the current corporate driven climate.
Read ArticleIllustrator and concept artist Steven Belledin provides insight into the complex problem of your social media presence.
Read ArticleIllustrator and concept artist Tom Baxa tells you everything you need to know to put together an impressive portfolio.
Read ArticleIllustrator and Art Director for Cubicle 7 Jon Hodgson gives you some great advice on what it takes to make a living as an illustrator.
Read ArticleJeremy McHugh continues his examination of the problems of payment upon publication contracts, and offers some solutions to the problem.
Read ArticleRandy Gallegos breaks down the yearly cost of being a freelance illustrator, and demonstrates the harm that "$100 jobs" do to an artist.
Read ArticleIn part one of this article freelance fantasy illustrator and Ninja Mountain Podcast host Jeremy McHugh takes you through the problems freelancers can encounter with a payment after publication contract. Come back for part two where we will look at some solutions to the problem.
Read ArticleVeteran freelance animator and illustrator Craig Elliott discusses what it takes to be a successful freelance animator.
Read ArticleVeteran freelance concept artist and illustrator Mike Corriero tells you how avoid some of the pitfalls of dealing with clients who don't really know what they want.
Read ArticleThe final installment of Fred Fields epic journey. Where is Fred today? click to find out.
Read ArticlePart 2 of Fred Fields ongoing journey through the peaks and valleys of the art world.
Read ArticleOne area that many artists are woefully uninformed on is personal finances. It may not be the most exciting topic, but it's one of the most important. Here's some suggestions from the PACT Team on managing your debt and building good credit.
Read ArticlePart one of a three part article chronicling the career of one of the biggest names in fantasy illustration, Fred Fields.
Read ArticleWere you wondering what a 4-Star review for amount of pay means for a certain type of work? Here's a complete list of the pay ranges for all the categories on the site.
Read ArticleConcept artist and illustrator Mike Corriero guides you through the pitfalls of these kinds of work.
Read ArticleWant to be a freelance concept artist in the video game industry? Veteran pixel pusher Mike “Daarken” Lim fills you in on a very important part of the industry you may have known nothing about.
Read ArticleYou’ve been waiting on that check for nine months. Jim Pavelec’s here to tell you how to get paid NOW!
Read ArticleThere are a lot of pitfalls awaiting young artists. Rebecca Yanovskaya shares shares some of her missteps, and how she got back on the right path.
Read ArticleIf you’ve ever wondered what it’s like on the management side of the creative process, former Dungeons & Dragons Senior Creative Director Jon Schindehette takes you through the daily responsibilities of an Art Director.
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