My Stuff
On this page I share with you my creative projects and my recommended books and resources:
HOW TO UNDERSTAND ART LICENSING CONTRACTS – the eBook!
Artist Tara Reed and I teamed up to write this much-needed book for artists, which explains art licensing contracts.
Our goal is to give you a thorough introduction to art licensing contracts – not just the nuts and bolts of them but also the reasons behind them.
This eBook will save you years of experience, time & money. It will prevent you from getting into bad deals and show you what’s reasonable to ask for. You’ll feel more confident going into each deal with this reference by your side.
This 173 page “How to Understand Art Licensing Contracts” eBook is divided into 10 sections, including:
- Common Contract Fears (and how to overcome them)
- How to Negotiate for What you Want
- Anatomy of an Art Licensing Contract
- Putting Yourself in the Driver’s Seat
- When is it time to get your own contract?
- How much should you ask for in terms of Royalties and Advances?
- Glossary of Key Terms
- Appendix: New Contract Review Worksheet and sample “Deal Memo”
When you are done reading, you will breathe a sigh of relief and exclaim, “This is easier than I thought it was going to be!”
We don’t want contract terms to confuse you any longer. We want you to feel confident discussing the basics of a contract with a manufacturer. We want you to know when you should enlist the help of an attorney and when you might be ok on your own.
For complete details on the eBook, click the following link (order won’t be placed until you place it):
“THE PAINT SHOP With Drew Brophy” TV Show
This project has been my baby for over three years! It’s a positive, artistic reality show currently airing on TV channels in California & Arizona.
THE PAINT SHOP WITH DREW BROPHY gives viewers an unscripted, behind-the-scenes peek into the life of professional surf lifestyle artist Drew Brophy. Go to www.ThePaintShop.TV to watch episodes online!
“Paint Pen Techniques with Drew Brophy” DVD
Executive Producers: Maria Brophy, Donaldson Miele, Ryan Ray Produced by: Seven Films
Released April 2008, this DVD has taught thousands of people how to customize their gear with water-based paint pens!
HOW TO DRAW WITH DREW – Book
Illustrated by Drew Brophy
Written by Maria Brophy and Drew Brophy
Published by Walter Foster. Released April 2010.
A book for teenagers, kids, and people who act like ‘em. Drew shows how to draw some of his characters and hand-lettering. A section in the back gives step-by-step instructions on how to paint your surfboard and skateboard.
Book reviewed by OC Family Magazine April 2010, SC Times Newspaper May 2010, ESM Magazine May 2010, Juxtapoz Magazine June 2010
PRODUCTS I LOVE (And am Affiliate for)
All of my affiliate programs, 100% of them, are those that I first purchased and liked so much that I’m passing onto you. Here’s a short list:
Ever wonder why some entrepreneurs, artists and athletes get all the press? I’m here to tell you, it’s not because they are the best at what they do (although that certainly helps) – it’s because they know how to get the media to write about them.
I’ve been using Press Release techniques for years, and that’s why Drew Brophy is featured in over a dozen magazines a year, not to mention numerous newspapers and tv shows.
This eBook by Tara Reed is without a doubt the best instruction I have found anywhere on how to write, publish and distribute press releases.
And though Tara titled her book for artists, this eBook is great for any profession, including athletes, small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Get it here: HOW TO BE A PRESS FRIENDLY ARTIST
A book that all fine artists should own.
It answers most of your questions about the business of art, from getting that website up to speed, to getting your art into galleries, and developing your contact data base.
Get your copy of I’D RATHER BE IN THE STUDIO today!
When I first started this blog, I bought this book and it was the best info out there – still is. I highly recommend it!
I learned so much from it and have referred it to so many people that I finally decided to become an affiliate.
Here’s what it is: 31 Days to Build a Better Blog is a downloadable e-book designed to help yourevitalize your blog by giving you 31 tasksthat will all help to turn it into the page view powerhouse you’ve always dreamed of.
Get your copy of 31 DAYS TO A BETTER BLOG if you plan on getting blogging!
Rags I’ve Written For:
Airbrush Techniques Magazine Dec 2010
Find Art Magazine Summer 2010
Stand Up Paddleboard Magazine Jan 2010
