Are your art deals starting to feel like a mystery novel—who bought what, when, and for how much?
Friend, are you ready to take control of your art business, simplify tracking your licensing deals, unravel the excel chaos, and / or stop paying for expensive database tools you don’t even own? Join me, and let’s create your very own personalized art management system—one that hands you *total* creative control, and gives pricey monthly fees the boot . Sound good?
Build Your Database
Let’s build your Art Database, following my lead! Keep it forever & kiss those pesky excel spreadsheets goodbye. Once you’ve mastered this—there’s nothing you can’t build!
Rather, Steal My Database
You can totally build it from scratch—I applaud your bravery and dedication—or, just steal mine (it’s in your resources) and go full plug-and-play mode!
Save time and money
Whether you build your own Art Database from scratch or just "borrow" mine, you'll be saving both time and money either way. Say goodbye to monthly subscriptions!
Ditch the Admin Hassle, Paperwork Chaos, or your Monthly Fees.
Take control of your art business—organize your work, track sales, and manage buyers and licenses—all without paying for overpriced software.
Build Your Own Art Management System!
In this course, I’ll walk you through building a fully functional art management system tailored to your needs.
With it, you’ll be able to:
- Assign buyers and licensors to each piece of art, so you know exactly who bought or licensed it.
- Organize your lart portfolio like a pro.
- Track sales and payments with ease.
- Manage databases of your buyers and licensors without relying on any art database subscription-based software.
No more one-size-fits-all subscriptions that barely meet your needs. You’ll create a system that’s flexible, personalized, and—best of all—completely yours.
Build Once & Benefit:
- No monthly fees: Build it once, and boom—it's yours for life. No strings attached, no sneaky payments lurking in the shadows.
- Actually, go ahead, steal my template: Yep, no need to actually "build" anything. I’ve done the heavy lifting, you just take it and run.
- Easy peasy tracking: All your art deals, buyers, companies, and licenses, neatly organized in one spot—no more chasing down random sticky notes or rogue spreadsheets.
- Do you pay for Art Database apps or websites? Save money! Forget those overpriced subscriptions that track your deals or artwork and keep draining your wallet. Keep your cash for, I don’t know, more art supplies?
- Empower your career: You’re not just making art; you’re running an art business. With this tool, you’re leveling up like the pro you are, and it evolves right alongside you.
Why This Course is Different:
Aside from helping you with paperwork chaos, this course empowers you to build your own solution that fits your business, with no extra cost and no middleman. Other art management tools lock you into subscriptions, but you’re left using features you don’t even need.
Awaken your inner architect and craft a solution tailor-made for your business. Picture a system that bends to your will, with zero extra costs and not a middleman in sight—just you, your brilliance, and a little DIY magic.
Who Is This Course For:
- Artists looking to streamline their business.
- Creatives tired of juggling multiple tools for tracking licensing sales and payments.
- Anyone who wants a more affordable, personalized solution.
- Those ready to stop paying for software they don’t even own!
Calling all artists ready to declutter the chaos of their business! For the creatives tired of managing more tools than a Swiss army knife just to track licensing and payments, this is your rescue.
Who This Course is NOT For:
- Artists looking for "How to" license art. This course is not teaching you ins and outs of art licensing, although I share some of my experience.
- Artists who hope for Notion 101 course: Even thought I show you everything you need to know to work with my template, it is adviced to learn a bit about Notion.
- Artists hoping I share my client's data :)
This course isn’t for everyone, so let's clear that up! If you're an artist looking for a step-by-step guide to art licensing, this isn’t it (though I’ll sprinkle in some of my personal experiences). And for those curious souls hoping I’ll dish out my client data... nice try!
What's Covered:
- How to build a custom art management system: From scratch, step-by-step.
- How to organize your art and assign buyers and licensors to each piece.
- How to track sales and payments efficiently.
- How to set up databases for all your buyers and licensors.
- How to take control of your business, saving both time and money.
A chaotic inbox with tons of unread emails, missed follow-ups, and a confused artist searching through old messages? Is this You? Lost in a sea of emails, trying to find the details for your latest licensing deal? I have just The Thing.
Ready to build your own art management system? Say goodbye to numbers chaos, overpriced subscriptions and hello to full creative control.
Enroll below to get started today.
~ COURSE CHAPTERS ~
What's inside?
Instead of overwhelming you with endless, mind-numbing details about building art databases, I’ve crafted a streamlined course with just the essentials. In a few concise modules, you’ll learn the most important things you need to know to create a personalized, affordable system for tracking your art sales, licensing deals, and more—without the fluff or unnecessary tech jargon. Or—just steal The Thing!
Fundamentals
Overview of the free software / app that will help you to build the database.
Less is more
Streamline the path of your licensing business: know what data to collect once the Purchase Order is a go!
Live example
A demonstration of using my template so that you don't have to build anything from scratch, actually!
Behind the scenes
Enjoy behind-the-scenes stories from my business, showing you exactly what data to track.
Take charge of your art career today.
Build your system, unclutter spreadsheet chaos, save money, and keep everything under your control.
Click below to join the course and start building your future.
$147 $67
Hi, Cześć ! I'm Marta.
I’m a Polish-American fine artist and illustrator based on the beautiful NH Seacoast, with over 15 years of experience in the art world. When I’m not lost in watercolor, you can find me savoring a good read, attempting handstands, or brewing a pot of my favorite hibiscus tea.
Since 2007, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with a diverse array of art collectors, consultants, and brands like Lancôme, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Kotex, and Better Homes & Gardens. My work graces many hotels, residencies, and private collections, but what I’m most passionate about is empowering fellow artists to take charge of their art careers.
That’s why I created the *Build Your Own Art Database* course! With this course, I’m sharing my knowledge and insights to help artists streamline their business processes, manage licensing deals, and track sales without the hefty monthly fees.
Watercolor illustration : Clients : | Lancome | Kotex | Oreo | Bed Bath & Beyond | Target | Oprah Magazine | New York Observer | Urban Outfitters | Domino | Better Homes & Gardens | Ahmad Tea | Simply Pure/Delights International | Queen Helene | Danielle LaPorte | Diabetic Living | One King’s Lane | Papyrus | Financial Times (D2) | EMI Productions | Akasha | Verily Magazine | Rockport Publishers | Moroccan Oil | House of Creed | Joss & Main | Computer Arts +++
Featured : Style.com, WWD, Saatchi Art, Jealous Curator, Artsy Forager, Design Sponge, Trend Hunter, Design For Mankind, Illustration Age, Doodlers Anonymous, Directory of Illustration, Escape Into Life, Dziennik.com (NY magazine), UPPERCASE.
Got questions?
This course is for artists working with art licensing companies, interior designers, and commercial buyers. While it can help track individual art orders, this course and databases doesn't focus on tracking your individual private sales of original art—platforms like Shopify or Squarespace are better suited for that. The focus here is on managing the business side / tracking of art licensing deals, payments.
No. You will be required to install a software but you are more than welcome to use their FREE version.
Here’s how Build Your Own Art Management System will make a significant difference in your art business:
Streamlined Organization: You’ll learn to build a customized database that neatly organizes your art portfolio for licensing, sales, licensing deals, and buyer information—all in one place. Say goodbye to chaotic spreadsheets and lost emails!
Easier Tracking of Licensing Deals: Keeping track of who licensed your art, when the agreement was made, and when payments are due can be tricky. This course will give you a clear, simple system to manage it all, ensuring you never miss a deadline or payment again.
Payment Management Made Simple: You’ll gain the tools to effectively track deposits, payments, and royalties. No more “Did I get paid for that?” stress! You’ll have a crystal-clear view of your finances related to your art.
Cost-Effective Solution: Tired of paying monthly fees for art satabase software you don’t even own? This course empowers you to create a personalized system that eliminates those ongoing costs, giving you full ownership of your art management process.
Empowerment & Confidence: By the end of this course, you'll feel confident managing your art licensing business. You’ll have the skills to make informed decisions, focus on your creativity, and ultimately grow your art career.
In a nutshell, this course is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to take control of your art licensing business—helping you become more organized, efficient, and profitable. Plus, it’s a lot of fun! You'll learn how to build almost anything by watching me explain my own template.
Well, my friend, that is rather not the focus of the course :) but you certainly can hire me if need be.
While I can’t guarantee specific sales numbers, this course will equip you with the tools to manage your art business more effectively. By having a streamlined process for tracking sales and licenses, you can focus more on creating and less on the chaos, which can naturally lead to improved opportunities and increased sales.
I’d love to help! Feel free to reach out to me directly (contact @ verymarta dot com) with any questions or concerns you have. I’m here to ensure you feel confident about your decision to join the course!
Yes. The software is free to use (although you can upgrade to the paid version to get more perks — all explained in the course.) Again, the free version is all you need! All links and resources are within the course.
This course isn’t for everyone, so let's clear that up! If you're an artist looking for a step-by-step guide to art licensing, this isn’t it (though I’ll sprinkle in some of my personal experiences). If you're hoping for a full-blown 'Notion 101' class, think again—I’ll show you everything you need to work with my template, but a little pre-game research on Notion will go a long way (I give you resources)
BUT! For hours I talk about my own template and teach you how to work with it — this in itself will teach you Notion, and is, frankly, all you need to know. In my live example, you will witness how my plug and play template helps you to enter all the licensing data within 2 minutes!
And for those curious souls hoping I’ll dish out my client data... nice try!
Absolutely! This course is designed for artists of all skill levels, including those who might feel a bit intimidated by technology. I’ll guide you step-by-step through the process, I repeat myself a lot (Yep, necessary!) and I keep it light-hearted and fun.
No worries! The course is self-paced, so you can learn at your own speed. Feel free to revisit modules as needed, and take your time to absorb the material. My goal is to make sure you’re comfortable and confident every step of the way.
Yes! Once you enroll, you’ll have lifetime (meaning, until the course or/and I are alive.. there is a joke about it...) access to the course materials. This means you can revisit any module whenever you need a refresher or want to make updates to your art management system.
If there are updates to the course (I am sure there will be)—you'll have access to those as well.
You won’t be alone on this journey! I’m here for you—feel free to reach out anytime if you need help or guidance. (all withn the course parameters, of course...)
The course is designed to be flexible, allowing you to move through it at your own pace. Most students find they can complete it in a week or a weekend even! But you can take as long as you need. Learning is a journey, not a race.
Absolutely, I really do speak English! In fact, I’m fluent in it—like a duck in water or a cat in a sunbeam! 🦆☀️
I’m Polish-English, so you might say I have a bit of a ‘bilingual flair’—think of it as a delightful cocktail of cultures! 🍹 And don’t worry, to make things even easier, the course comes with transcripts and captions. So, if my charming accent throws you off, you can still follow along and catch all the good stuff!
So yes, we’ll be speaking the same language, and I promise to make it a fun ride! 🎉
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