Should You Use Patreon? The primary purpose of the recurring payment platform is to enable a creator to build a base of patrons who will support them on an ongoing basis. The model of subscription-based crowdfunding has been a game-changer for creatives. But it doesn’t come without caveats. First, the pros: Consistent and reliable payments […]
Finding Success in Crowdfunding and Conventions with Stephanie Law
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theabundantartist/Stephanie_Law.mp3 In this episode we cover: 5:10-How Stephanie is inspired by the mythologies and fairytales that stem from oral tradition and span thematically across cultures and languages 13:38-Stephanie’s struggle to convince college advisors of the validity of pursuing both computer programming and art, at a time before digital art had entered the scene 25:40-The complexity […]
The Crowdfunding Guide for Artists: Part 2
Last week, I led you through the essential criteria to consider when choosing a platform for crowdfunding a project. Now that you’ve done your research and made your choice, how do you bring home the win when the clock is ticking and you’re one of thousands and thousands of projects listed on the site? Fear […]
The Crowdfunding Guide for Artists: Part 1
image by adesigna Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to FINALLY get that big project done, the one you’ve been putting off forever? Do you want to make that film, release that album, create that jewelry line, or whatever your dream is, but don’t know how to get the startup capital? Consider crowdfunding as […]
