August | 2012 | Bill Abbott Cartoons

Submitting Art And Cartoons To Calendar Companies

August 30, 2012

In previous articles, I’d discussed such topics as licensing, magazines and rights, licensing agents and topics in what I hope to be a useful and immediately actionable way. Clearly the most popular and the one with vastly more visits than the others is Submitting Art And Cartoons To Greeting Card Companies where I provide suggestions based on… More Submitting Art And Cartoons To Calendar Companies

Licensing Agents For Cartoonists

August 20, 2012

As an addition to the series of articles I’ve written about my experiences in licensing and publishing, and based on the number of questions I receive about licensing agents and their services, I thought there might be value in writing a bit on that topic. Before we work our way into specifics, I would offer… More Licensing Agents For Cartoonists

Publishing Rights For Cartoons and Illustrations

August 14, 2012

As mentioned in one of my earlier articles, I break down my cartoon business into two basic categories: licensing and publishing – that approach may not be suitable for everyone, but it works for me. A fellow cartoonist emailed me after reading the earlier article and asked about publishing rights. Again, for a more complete,… More Publishing Rights For Cartoons and Illustrations

A Bit More On Licensing For Cartoonists

August 12, 2012

Based on the popularity of the last few posts, it appears there is much my fellow scribblers could do to supplement their current cartoon efforts. I’ll write a bit more about my own experiences, and I hope the information is useful. The often perceived path for aspiring cartoonists was to create a clever comic strip, send… More A Bit More On Licensing For Cartoonists

Submitting Art And Cartoons To Greeting Card Companies

August 9, 2012

I’m glad to see there’s fellow cartoonists and artists who appear to be benefitting from the previous articles I’ve written regarding licensing. To hone the topic down further and more specifically, I’ll describe how to identify, research, and submit artwork to greeting card companies. As in the previous articles on Cartoon Licensing and More About… More Submitting Art And Cartoons To Greeting Card Companies

Newest Cartoons

August 8, 2012

I’ve been burning the candle at both ends, in the middle, and at all points where flame should not reasonably be found to be burning a candle, but I’m pleased with the work I’ve been able to produce. Finding balance in life as a cartoonist can sometimes be challenging, but it’s worth the effort to remain… More Newest Cartoons

More About Licensing Cartoons

August 8, 2012

My previous article describing the basics of licensing cartoons, and art in general, has garnered some interest, and with that in mind, I’ll expand on the subject a bit more. The big question for most cartoonists and artists looking to get involved in licensing is, ‘where can I offer my work?’. Here’s an exercise I’d… More More About Licensing Cartoons

Licensing Cartoons

August 7, 2012

I’ve had the good fortune to have my cartoons used on a variety of different products, from cocktail napkins, calendars, greeting cards, coffee mugs – even produced as figurines. In addition, they’ve appeared in books, magazines, newsletters and websites globally, something I’m extremely honored to be able to say. Having had all these wonderful experiences,… More Licensing Cartoons

Social Networking And Cartooning

August 3, 2012

I won’t pretend for a minute to have any expertise in this area – it’s only my contention that cartoonists – any business for that matter – must participate and remain relatively visible through the newest social media. Facebook has become an indispensible place to spread the word about your work, and my page has attracted… More Social Networking And Cartooning

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Month: August 2012