Hello Reader,

Happy Sunday. I hope this weekend gave you valuable moments of rest and some connection that didn’t feel like work.

We've all heard this advice: "diversify your revenue."

It makes sense on paper. But for working artists, it's complicated. Merch, licensing, prints— options start to feel like compromises.

So for next week's session on this topic, a special guest is warranted...

We’ll be joined by Wendell Supreme Shannon (​currently featured at e1507​) who’s sharing his firsthand journey from painting to product (or canvas to carryall.) He’ll tell us more about what it took him to turn visual art into wearable, usable pieces—and what it really costs in time, money, and creative energy.

​The session will be part-strategy, part-interview:

• Two ways to merchandise: license vs. do-it-yourself
• The workflow between idea and sale—design, fabrication, logistics, promotion
• What it really costs to make merch profitable and sustainable
• Whether merchandising is the right move for your practice, now or ever

Bring your questions. Bring your skepticism. Bring your curiosity.

Keep going,
Scott

P.S. Skimming quickly? RSVP to our next session. Not interested? Would love to hear why and what would help YOU more.

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