I’m excited to share that I’ll be taking part in the Profitable Artist Summit 2026: Skills That Sell, a global online event focused on helping artists build sustainable and profitable creative careers!
This event, happening June 12-14, brings together artists, illustrators, surface designers, educators, and industry experts for practical sessions designed to help artists build profitable creative businesses. This lineup is kind of amazing, and I’m so excited to be part of it this year!
Unlike traditional art events that focus mainly on inspiration, this summit is designed around actionable strategies; covering topics like art licensing, print-on-demand, portfolio building, pricing, and long-term creative business growth.
✨What I’ll be sharing
During the summit, I’ll be contributing alongside other artists and educators who are working in illustration and surface design. My 15-minute session focuses on creating and selling digital products as an illustrator, including how to develop simple, scalable product ideas, structure them for passive income, and integrate them into an existing creative practice without burnout.
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For me, being part of this summit is also about having conversations about how independent artists can build careers that feel both creatively fulfilling and realistic. There are many different ways artists can have a succesful career, and this summit highlights that really well.
✨Why this summit matters
Many artists reach a point where they have strong work but no clear path for turning that work into income. That’s why these kind of events are so important; The Profitable Artist Summit exists to address that gap by bringing together working artists who share real processes rather than abstract advice.
If you want to ask questions directly; there will also be a series of live sessions and Q&A sessions so you can join in and get your questions answered!
✨Join The Profitable Artists Summit
It’s fully online and free to attend during the live dates, making it accessible to artists at different stages of their careers. If you’re interested in illustration, surface design, or building a more structured creative business, it’s worth checking out the lineup! You can register and learn more here: