Tools for Turning Art into a Business

With the help of technology, starting an arts and crafts business has become easier than ever. Companies like Apple, Adobe, Adonit, Microsoft, and Wacom have designed phenomenal hardware and software for creative people like you and me, so we can draw rug designs, greeting cards, labels, and logos. The possibilities are as broad as your imagination. I include a list of resources for you at the end of this article, and I can assure you that if you are serious about designing your own rugs using a tablet or desktop, your options are extensive. You can spend anywhere from about $60 to more than $2,000.


This article is from the Spring 2016 issue. For more information on our issues, check out our issues page.