Recommended Resources
Over the years, I’ve run across several items, services, software, and even other online courses that have been a real help to me both personally and professionally. So, I’ve had my team assemble the best of the best from over the years so that I can share them with you in one convenient place. Using these resources below is at your own discretion and we encourage you to do your own due diligence. We are not responsible for any outcome you may experience by using one of the recommendations below.
Printing Resources:
Whether you need stickers or flyers, portfolio books, art prints, check out these great folks you can partner with.
Canvas Art Prints
If you are looking for canvas prints of one of your pieces, checks out these folks
Art Store Fronts
Here's another option for an all-in-one printing and eCommerce solution for Artists
Portfolio Books
For turning your ideas into professional-quality short run books, magazines, or ebooks
Portfolio Books
For a wide selection of photo/art book options as well as cards, gifts, & calendars, etc.
Social Networking for Authors
Copper is a new platform built by authors and readers to transform the way we connect around books.
Online Art Auction Sites
Looking to break into the online art auction scene? Check out these two options for hosting and managing your own auctions.
Online Auctions
Geared towards fundraising, this online auction site will make you a fundraising hero!
Online Art Auction Host
Looking to auction off your works online? Daily Paintworks is the online auction site created and managed by artists for artists.
Preview Your Art in Context
Looking for an app that will allow you to show your art in the context of an actual room? Consider trying one of these.
Virtual Gallery Space
Ever wanted to see your art on gallery walls? With Galeryst, you can view your work in an immersive 3D gallery space.
Website Design & Hosting
When you are ready to create or update your artist website, these resources, services, and providers can help.
Domain Names
All websites start with a domain name. GoDaddy is a great place to start the search for YOUR name
Hosting & Design
These folks are another great option for both hosting and DIY designing your artist website
Hosting & Design
Meant for the more technically savvy, the WordPress platform powers 1/3 of the internet
Systeme
Stop using a different tool for every part of your online business;
Forget clunky online marketing tools ... We've made it easy to grow your online business.
Duda
The professional website builder you can call your own · Build top-performing websites backed by speed & SEO
Etsy360
Embed your Etsy shop into your website using popular platforms like Wix, Weebly, Wordpress, Squarespace and more.
Online Payment Processors
The following are our go-to online and in-person credit card payment processors.
Social Media & SEO: Training & Services
When you are ready to get serious about your SEO (Search Engine Optimization) check out these resources and services.
DIY SEO
For a full suite of tools to help you optimize keywords & increase traffic to your site check out
SEO Research
This site will help you get instant, raw search insights, direct from the minds of your customers
Hashtag Research
A great tool for researching, organizing, and accessing your hashtags all in one place
Social Media Mangement
A great tool for researching, organizing, and managing your social posts all in one place
Online Course Development & Platform
Here are a few great resources for when you are ready to create and sell an online course.
Online Course Platform
Turn what you know best into an online course, coaching program, membership, podcast, and more! I use for Created to Thrive.
Email Marketing
These resources will help you build your list, design your emails, and connect with your clients via email.
Systeme
Stop using a different tool for every part of your online business;
Forget clunky online marketing tools ... We've made it easy to grow your online business.
Opt-In Pages
A great solution for building landing pages (opt-in pages) for your lead generation online
Landing Pages
A great platform for building and deploying Landing pages for your list building campaigns
Content Distribution Across Multiple Platforms
Use one piece of software to automate your content distribution across all social media platforms.
Digital Design & Creation Software
If you are looking for the design tools for creating your own flyers, books, podcasts, and videos, check out these resources.
Photo & Image Editing Software
Photoshop Elements is a photo editing software for anyone who wants to edit and create with their photos.
Video Editing Software
Premiere Elements is designed for people who take videos and want quick and easy ways to trim them, make them look great, turn them into fun creations and polished movies, and share them with family and friends.
Mobile Friendly Video Editing
It’s easy to use across all your devices, & it’ll transform the way you create content. Take pro-quality video on your mobile devices with built-in camera functionality.
Advanced Digital Design Software
Enjoy the collection of creative desktop and mobile tools in Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and more.
iOS Mobile Friendly Video Editing
With iMovie, create professional‑looking videos without an editing degree. Easily add photos and videos to projects, trim clips with your finger, etc. For iPhone, iPad, and Mac users
Logo Design
A global creative platform that makes it easy for designers & clients to work together to create designs they love.
Web Graphics
Canva is an online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.
Design Help
Upwork allows clients to interview, hire and work with freelancers and freelance agencies through the company's platform.
Video Captioning
Transcribe Speech to Text. Reach your audience with clear and accurate captions, transcripts, and subtitles.
Royalty Free Music, Pictures, & Graphics
If you are looking for ready made music, pictures, graphics and even video clips for your website and social medial, then check out these resources.
Royalty Free Music
Melody Loops offers royalty free music for commercial use in videos, business presentations, radio tv ads.
Royalty Free Music
Over 1M+ Tracks and Sounds From our Community of Musicians and Sound Engineers. 100% Royalty Free Music & Audio Tracks Perfect For YouTube Videos.
Royalty Free Music
Free Music Archive is a resource for royalty free music and 'free to download' music.
Royalty Free Music
One of the more well-known sites. All of the music comes from a single artist, Kevin MacLeod
Royalty Free Music
A great site that offers a wide assortment of music, but most of it tends to be classical music.
Royalty Free Photos
Over 4.1 million+ high quality stock images, videos and music shared by our talented community.
Royalty Free Photos
Another great site to find and buy royalty free photos for your website and social media posts
Web Graphics
Another great site for finding graphics, icons, and logos for your website & social media
Christian Artists Podcasts
When you're ready for a steady dose of encouragement, education, enlightenment, check out these podcasts
Thriving Christian Artists
This my own twice weekly podcast that features artists interviews, teaching and answered questions
Art & Faith Conversations
Hosted by Libby John, this podcast explores the intersection of creativity and spirituality
Makers & Mystics Podcast
Hosted by Stephen Roach, this is the official podcast of the Breath & the Clay creative arts movement
Recommended Courses from Our Partners
From time to time I come across an eCourse or learning opportunity from a true leader in the art world.
Realistic Acrylic Portrait School
Artist (and CTT Member) Matt Philleo helps artists, who want to paint people realistically, learn how to use traditional acrylic painting techniques to create a beautiful portrait they can be proud to show others.
ProCreate 101
If you're ready to dive in and start having FUN with Procreate, this course is for you! We start at the beginning, assuming you know absolutely nothing about creating on the iPad using the Procreate app, to make the learning curve shorter and the app simpler to master.
Shoot My Art Academy
Taught by an expert in the field, Eric Law, Shoot Great Images will help you take the frustration out of capturing high quality images of your artwork
Licensing Your Artwork
Taught by Ronnie Walter, this informative course will help you cut through the confusing and set up on the right path when it comes to licensing
The Etsy Entrepreneur
Taught by Shelly Hitz, this course will help you learn proven strategies for marketing art on the most recognized art and crafts website
Christian Book Academy
Taught by Shelly Hitz, this course will help to unlock your God-given gift of writing and set you on the path to becoming a published author
Christian Music Mentor
Songwriter & Musician (and former CTT Member) Brad Guldemond teaches musicians how to write, record and release their music even if they are just starting from scratch.
Applying for Shows & Exhibitions
When you are ready to take the show (and your art) on the road, these resources are a good place to start when looking for shows and exhibitions in your area.
Project Management Apps
Here are a few great resources for managing both your time and your projects
Project Management
Asana is the app we use to keep all of our projects, launches, and reoccurring tasks organized for our whole team.
Art Business Resources
From starting your business to the best place for shipping supplies for your art, check out these resources.
Copyright Help
This site, founded by an attorney, is packed full of helpful articles about copyrights
Legal Documents
This is a trusted source for terms and agreements for your business and your website
Financial Software
Online accounting software for your small business with a 30 day free trial offer
To Do List
A great free to-do list feature that is integrated into Gmail & works everywhere
Notes & Lists
Evernote is a powerful tool that can help creative people capture and arrange their ideas.
Art Organization
Artwork Archive provides artists, collectors and organizations
powerful tools to manage their artwork, career or collection.
Shipping Supplies
From bubble-wrap, to boxes, to tape, Uline has it all and delivers right to your door
Password Storage
LastPass makes it easy to have strong passwords with access on all your devices for Free
Corporate Art Sales & Consultants
Resources to help you sell your artwork into larger corporate accounts like businesses, hotel and restaurant groups.
Art Consultants & Advisors
The Association of Professional Art Advisors (APAA) is a non-profit membership organization of the world’s leading art advisors, curators and corporate art curators.
Corporate Art Consultants
ArtMatters is a full-service art consulting firm creating exceptional spaces through art. This firm is focused on companies in the Greater Washington DC area.
Art Consultants
Art Force’s art consultants all have over 10 years of experience in the arts industry. When helping clients place pieces by artists local to their offices, we rely on relationships we have cultivated in the industry since our inception.
Expert Resources
The following people are experts I recommend when looking for specific help in certain areas of life and business.
Gabe Gibitz
Gabe is one of our expert coaches. With 10,000+ hours of experience in digital and traditional marketing, he is ready to help you navigate the world of digital marketing: Website design, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Strategy, Copywriting, Logo Design and Digital Ads.
Robyn & Nathan Hodgdon
Robyn & Nathan are our expert coaches. Robyn focuses on motion and graphic design, and drives growth through her proficiency in social media strategy, and branding development. She and her husband, Nathan excels in strategic writing, crafting compelling social media content, ad and sales copy, and press releases. Together, they run a full service marketing consultancy.
Lynley Hipps
Lynley is one of our expert coaches and is the Founder/CEO of L Squared Digital Media, a digital marketing agency
specializing in email marketing, copywriting, and marketing strategy, where she supports entrepreneurs, digital creators, and coaches in building relationships to turn their followers into customers.
Christine Raymond
Christine has been a professional artist for over 17 years and more recently became an active member of NOVA Plein Air Artists, who she paints weekly with all over beautiful Northern Virginia. Christine also placed 3rd at the Art of Great Falls event Paint Great Falls. Christine is also currently co-owner of Creative Brush Studio in Historic Manassas, Virginia.
Matt Philleo
Matt is a professional fine artist and Created to Thrive member who teaches artists, online, how to paint realistic acrylic portraits using the traditional acrylic glazing technique. In addition, he offers personal critiques to help artists specifically improve skin tones, likeness, and detail within their paintings. Currently, he lives in Wisconsin with his lovely wife, three children, and Labradoodle.
Jim & Pat Banks
Recovery from abuse, trauma, parental rejection, emotional and/or spiritual wounding.
Mark DeJesus
Breaking through personal limitations, experiencing God’s love, defeating battles of the mind, mental and emotional health, healing from the past and relationship coaching.
Heather Heuman
"Done for You" digital marketing and social media solutions. Coaching in social media platform development.
https://www.sweetteasocialmarketing.com
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