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In the twelve years since its inception, the goal of theispot.com has been to build an online home for illustrators where they can not only market their work cost effectively but communicate with other artists worldwide as well. We continually reshape the website to answer the changing needs of both our subscribing illustrators and the many art buyers that have made theispot.com their primary illustration web resource. Today theispot.com showcases the work of artists from dozens of countries and serves buyers throughout the world. Theispot.com is widely recognized as the world's premier illustration site.
Our many well known subscribers include: Jing Jing Tsong, Michael Austin, Melinda Beck, John Hersey, Ed Fotheringham, James Bennett, Jacob Thomas, Jose Ortega, Jon Krause, Richard Borge, Tim O'Brien, CF Payne, Coco Masuda, Michael Weldon, Brian Stauffer, Sterling Hundley, Richard Downs, Robert Saunders, Dan Page, Brian Biggs, Gary Kelley, David Hughes, Cathy Hull, Brian Ajhar, Steven Salerno, Michael Sloan, Lisa Henderling, Gregory Manchess, Whitney Sherman, Mark Zingarelli, Lou Brooks, Yvetta Fedorova, Robert Neubecker, Rudy Gutierrez, Joel Nakamura, Edel Rodriguez, Mark Matcho, Mark Ulriksen,Adam McCauley, Beppe Giacobbe, Liz Lomax, Brad Yeo, Chris Buzelli, Curtis Parker, Harry Campbell, Isabelle Derveaux, Owen Smith, Raul Colon, Stephen Savage, Ward Schumaker, and Valeria Petrone.
PORTFOLIOS: Here's How It Works
Using our online upload tool, illustrators submit their 18 images, contact information and keywords directly to our database for each assignment Portfolio. Buyers can search the entire database using keywords that reference style subject and medium, or they can select the portfolios of specific illustrators or representative groups. The buyer contacts the artist or rep directly, via phone, fax or email, to discuss and assign the job.
Search PortfoliosSTOCK: Here's How It Works
Illustrators upload their illustrations using our on line tool, following our guide for keywording, and specifying any previous usages or restrictions on their work. We require that the work be formatted in both high and low resolution, displaying the low res image on the site and archiving the high res version. The keywords for each image are entered into our database, and the artist then selects from ten levels to price his work appropriately for certain simple licensing usages. Buyers can search for illustrations by keyword or, if they prefer, they can view the entire stock collection of a specific artist.
Once the desired illustration is found, the buyer may use our online pricing tool to enter the usage specifications, license the work on line (via secure credit card transaction or by arranging for a purchase order account) and download a hi res file immediately. For more complicated usages, an 800 number is available, and theispot staff acts as an intermediary to ensure that the sale goes smoothly and an appropriate fee is retrieved for the artist. We provide digital output and process the total transaction by credit card or invoice. The illustrator is paid 75% of the negotiated or on line price following our receipt of the licensing fee; checks and complete statements are issued biweekly. Our Stock system has automated and centralized the licensing process for the buyer, while still allowing illustrators control over the pricing of their work. On screen usage history of each image allows buyers to avoid embarrassing duplicate usage.
"I have had an amazing year business wise, I got some fantastic commissions via theispot. Firstly, Reebok commissioned me to create two characters for their Girls range, and then Penguin commissioned me to do a 'Sticker Story Book' for them. Then Reebok came back for more! Brilliant!"
-Jacquie O'Neal, subscriber
-Jacquie O'Neal, subscriber
"I believe in order to keep getting work you have to advertise in the right places. Theispot has consistently been the right place for me. I especially like the new stats that are available to us. It lets me know what is working and what Art Directors are interested in. I get emails periodically from Theispot with overviews of my portfolio. The info is invaluable- I get a ton out of it. I can make adjustments to images as needed and have seen improvements on their stats."
-Rob McClurkan, subscriber
-Rob McClurkan, subscriber
"I've been with THEISPOT for eight years and counting. It has truly been (and continues to be) a significant part of my illustration business. THEISPOT provides me with The Right Spot to showcase my work directly to the Art Directors and Buyers who contact me. The new interface, the ease of uploading and the addition of tools to track what works and what doesn't is an invaluable resource. I kid you not, as I'm writing this, and in the midst of our country's great economic crisis of 2009, I've just received a phone call from 3000 miles away inquiring about an illustration project referred by none other than THEISPOT! Thanks again."
-Nick Rotondo, subscriber
-Nick Rotondo, subscriber
"The thing that I like about theispot.com is the consistency of return.
While some forms of marketing can be hit or miss, theispot has
always delivered much more than I've invested into it, increasing
yearly. I can take that to the bank."
-Jay Koelzer, subscriber
-Jay Koelzer, subscriber
"The reason I stay on as a loyal subscriber year after year is
simple: Theispot's proven to be a valuable and affordable option. The
returns are consistently impressive and I've been setting records
every year for the past four years."
-Bryon Thompson, subscriber
-Bryon Thompson, subscriber