How does the Leverage Your Art course work?

Modified on Thu, Jan 1 at 9:44 AM

Leverage Your Art is a structured 8-module program designed to help artists turn their existing artwork, designs, and creative skills into consistent revenue through licensing and related income streams. The course walks you step-by-step from “I have art… now what?” to pitching companies, building professional portfolios, and creating a sustainable business plan.

Here’s how the course is organized:

Module 0 (available immediately): Orientation & Foundations
Modules 1–8: Released every 7 days at 10:00 AM Central Time
Implementation Weeks: After Modules 2 and 4, to catch up, practice, and apply what you’ve learned
Total Learning Experience: Approximately 8 weeks of content (with flexibility to go at your own pace)

What you’ll learn inside the course

The curriculum focuses on both the creative and business sides of licensing:

How to prepare your artwork and portfolio for industry standards
How licensing works (products, royalties, contract terms, common mistakes)
How to pitch your work to art directors so your emails actually get opened
How to build a memorable brand and online presence that companies can trust
How to approach companies that match your style, values, and product goals
How to read and understand contracts (with insights from a licensing attorney)
How to strategically expand into multiple income streams (education, products, books, wholesale, and more)

You’ll see real-world examples from Stacie’s own partnerships, fabric lines, children’s book deals, and product collections — so you’re learning from proven experience, not theory.

Is this only for licensing?

No — while licensing is a core focus, the course also supports artists who want to:

Design fabric, wallpaper, nursery decor, or pattern-based products
Pitch book ideas or illustrated stories to publishers
Launch their own wholesale line or product brand
Choose which revenue streams make the most sense for their lifestyle and art style

You’ll learn how to take what you already have (your art!) and move toward a sustainable business plan that feels realistic, aligned, and profitable.

How support works

You’ll have access to a private online community
Stacie’s team answers questions and offers guidance throughout the program
You are welcome to go at your own pace — modules stay available to you for as long as the program is offered