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The Online Creative Business Toolkit (Our Top Picks)
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items Building an online creative business shouldn't feel like a guessing game. We’ve sifted through the noise to find the platforms, tools, and services that actually work for independent makers.
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Our Top POD And Printing Partners For Artists
Marketing For Creative Businesses
Building Your Digital Gallery
Resources And Links For Artists
Learn, Teach, And Develop New Creative Skills And Mindsets
Our Top POD And Printing Partners For Artists
Look, we’ve made the mistakes so you don’t have to. These are the partners we trust to make our art look like it belongs in a gallery rather than a garage sale. From the calendars that make people actually remember what day it is to the business card...
This is who we use to sell our Print-On-Demand designs through YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook store Intergations.
Sell Your Designs On Fourthwall
We’ve tried a lot of ways to get our art onto shirts, mugs, and prints, and Printful is the one that actually keeps up with our "Rogue" pace. They are the backbone of our online “print” shop, handling the printing, packing, and shipping so we can sta...
Printful: Custom Print On Demand & Dropshipping
Every year, we get asked how we produce our high-quality studio calendars, and the answer is always PrintingCenterUSA. They are hands-down the best in the business for artists who need vibrant, professional-grade prints that actually do justice to th...
Who Prints My Calendars?
Marketing For Creative Businesses
We’ve gathered everything from the printing houses that handle our postcards to the apps we use for editing photos and creating those "how-did-they-do-that" room mockups. Whether you're trying to polish your Instagram feed or prep for your first big ...
When it's time to take our art out of the studio and into the hands of collectors, we rely on PrintingCenterUSA. From business cards and postcards to high-end brochures, this is where we print all the marketing materials that represent Rafi and Klee ...
Best value online printing company. PrintingCenterUSA
We’ve been using GotPrint for years to handle the heavy lifting of our physical branding. When we’re out at shows or meeting collectors, we need business cards and postcard flyers that feel substantial and look sharp (without breaking the bank).
Got Print Marketing Stuff
If you’re just getting your creative business off the ground, Vistaprint is a solid place to start. They are famous for their budget-friendly business cards and frequent discounts that make a small first run incredibly affordable. We don't recommend ...
VistaPrint Online Printing Services (A Good Starter)
If you’ve ever wondered if your painting looks better over a mid-century sofa or in a minimalist loft, Canvy is your new best friend. It’s our favorite tool for creating realistic room mockups that help collectors visualize exactly how our work will ...
3 Months Free - Canvy - Online tool for fine art painters and poster designers
If you’ve ever wondered if your painting looks better over a mid-century sofa or in a minimalist loft, Canvy is your new best friend. It’s our favorite tool for creating realistic room mockups that help collectors visualize exactly how our work will ...
$9/Month - Canvy - Online tool for fine art painters and poster designers
Not all of us were born with the patience for complex design software, and that’s where Canva saves the day. It’s our secret weapon for creating everything from eye-catching YouTube thumbnails and Instagram posts to show-stopping flyers for our lates...
Canva To Create Your Marketing
Great for when you’re ready to scale up. They’re fast, reliable, and their customer service is top-notch for bulk orders.
Get Your Stickers At StickerGiant
Building Your Digital Gallery
If you’ve spent any time on my website, you’ll notice it’s a total powerhouse, an awesome behemoth that handles everything I throw at it. That’s because I run the whole thing on WordPress. It’s managed by Automattic, the same legendary crew behind Wo...
Wordpress For Your Website (This Is What We Use)
While I’m a fan of the sheer power of my WordPress "behemoth," I know plenty of incredible artists who swear by Squarespace. If the thought of plugins and backend updates makes you want to throw your palette at the wall, this is your sanctuary.
Squarespace For Website (Recommended By Our Art Friends)
So, we used to love Etsy back before a became a corporate a-hole. That being said, if you know nothing about eccommerce, it's a good place to learn the ropes as you build your own site.
Etsy (Good for learning the ropes, but that is all)
Resources And Links For Artists
These are helpful links for artists to find resources, grants and other information that would be helpful to creative humans.
This is a list of links for artists and creatives to find resources, grants, and more.
Resources for Finding New Opportunities
Learn, Teach, And Develop New Creative Skills And Mindsets
This section is a curated look at the platforms and resources we use to bridge the gap between "having a hobby" and "running a dream." Whether we’re deep-diving into a masterclass while we work, sharpening our business skills on Udemy, or teaching ou...
We’ve turned to MasterClass time and again to learn from the absolute legends. Not just in painting, but in storytelling, business, and creative mindset. It's a goldmine of information!
MasterClass Is Awesome!
Skillshare is where we go when we want to roll up our sleeves and learn a specific new skill without the fluff. Plus, it’s a killer platform for artists to earn money by teaching your own classes and getting paid for every minute of watch time.
Teach Or Learn At Skillshare!
Udemy is a goldmine for artists who want to skip the fluff and master a specific craft. Whether you need a 20-hour deep dive into oil painting techniques or a masterclass on the business of selling art, Udemy lets you buy exactly what you need and ke...
Lear Some Skills With Udemy
This is the official home of our creative chaos on YouTube! Our channel is a deep dive into the "Rogue Artist" life. This is where we share everything from unfiltered mindset rants and art studio vlogs to tips on building a career that actually feels...
Artist Tips From Rafi And Klee (YouTube)
Let’s be honest: there are only so many hours you can spend alone with your own thoughts before things get weird. Audible is what keeps us sane while we’re neck-deep in paint or welding jewelry.
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This is our "Rogue Artist" manifesto! If you’ve ever felt like the traditional art world just isn't your speed, this book is for you. We poured every bit of our mindset, grit, and hard-earned experience into these pages to help you build a creative l...
The Rogue Artist's Survival Guide By Rafi Perez
The Rogue Artist's Art Marketing Guide If the word "marketing" makes you want to hide under your easel, this guide is for you. Written by Rafi, this isn’t about slimy sales tactics or corporate jargon, it’s about how to share your story and get your ...
The Rogue Artist's Art Marketing Guide By Rafi Perez
This guide is Rafi’s deep dive into the practical, non-boring side of artist finances. We’re busting the myth of the starving artist once and for all by showing you how to actually manage your cash, price your work with confidence, and build a busine...
The Rogue Artist's Money Guide By Rafi Perez
Whether you’re looking to master a new technique or you need a kick in the pants to finally share your own story, YouTube is the ultimate playground for the Rogue Artist.
Learn Or Share On YouTube