How I landed my first licensing contract (and what I learned from it)

✉️ Join my newsletter for artists here: https://mackenzienelsonart.com/newsletter I still remember the day I opened my inbox and saw my very first art licensing contract waiting for me. It was exciting — but it also came with a lot of lessons I wish I had known sooner. In this video, I’m sharing the full story of how I landed my first art licensing deal and what I learned along the way. If you’re an artist hoping to get your work licensed, these takeaways will help you avoid beginner mistakes and feel more confident as you start pitching your art. ✨ What you’ll learn in this video: 00:00 Intro 00:09 The backstory of my first deal 03:41 What I did right (without even realizing it) 04:25 My biggest lesson learned 04:47 How you can apply this to your own licensing journey 👉 Don’t miss the next video in this series, where I’ll walk you through my 4-step framework for getting your art licensed. 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss it, and join my newsletter for artists here: https://mackenzienelsonart.com/newsletter