This Black History Month, we reached out to four Black-owned businesses selling their art on Contrado to share their tips on promoting art on social media. Sometimes sharing your work online can feel like you’re shouting into an empty well, especially if you’re an independent artist trying to grow your brand and your following. Check […]
For Black History Month, we invited four accomplished Black artists to share their career advice for all new creators navigating the design world. Sharing the perspectives of independent artists of colour, like this group of talented professionals, is crucial not only for Black History Month but for the success of the industry in the years […]
This month, we partnered with UK-based artist Marcello Velho to create a collection of clothing and accessories that celebrate sustainability and the power of nature. In this blog, we’ll be sharing 5 tips from Marcello to help make your new or growing business more sustainable. 1 – Make your art process more sustainable Marcello’s tip: […]
The term ‘circular economy’ has crept into the fashion industry’s vocab over the past decade —when materials are made to be reused and recycled to create new products, and it’s easy to think of it as a mere business trend. In reality, we produce 2 billion tonnes of solid waste every year, making it that […]
Keeping up with fresh trends in the marketplace is a valuable way to grow and thrive as a commercial artist. After scrolling through our how-to guide, you’ll be empowered to prep for major sale opportunities using trends that actually fit your brand. We’ll look at how to make money as an artist by analysing your […]
You’re a highly creative businessperson who cares about connecting with customers. Now, you’re looking for ways to make more meaningful sales that don’t come across as pushy upsells. Firstly, what is upselling? Upselling invites customers to buy the product they want with an option to access more features at a higher price. It’s the difference […]
There are two kinds of artists in this world. The people we heavily eyeroll at for labelling art as a hobby and those who accept art as a way of life. And if you’re reading this, it’s because you’re in the latter group, eager to open an online boutique and generate income from your artwork. […]
We’re all well-read on the formula, ‘natural fabrics = good,’ but is crafting with eco-friendly fabrics seriously worth it for your brand? In our London factory, we also supply synthetic fabrics and blends that are printed on-demand (and boast their fair share of benefits). Still, we’re singing the praises of our natural fabrics today to […]
At Contrado, we empower creativity and innovation around the world not just for major businesses and designers but for up-and-coming artists, too. Contrado is lovingly operated by a team of avid art-lovers in London, all equally passionate about supporting emerging artists with selling their work and gaining exposure fast. So whether you’re interested in opening […]
We’ve been seeing more and more quirky animal motifs and colour-popping wallpaper designs in our marketplace this season. Enter Betty Grove, a French-born illustrator and designer who lives and works in England. Betty has collaborated with us to create bold patterns and big-energy animal art wallpapers inspired largely by nature and Japanese woodblock prints. In […]