Asking Artists: Shop Owners Reflect on Their Artist Growth Journey

Your first design doesn’t have to be perfect. In fact, most aren’t—and that’s a good thing. Your Artist Shop is a reflection of your growth, and each design you add to it helps shape your artistic identity. To celebrate how far our community has come, we asked a handful of shop owners to share their very first design on Threadless alongside their most recent creation. We also asked them to share their journey of growth as an artist—their biggest lessonsRead more

Holiday Promo Toolkit: Create Festive Social Media Posts That Drive Sales

The holiday season is the biggest opportunity of the year to boost your Artist Shop sales. During this critical shopping season, shoppers are actively searching for unique, personal gifts that stand out. To capture their attention, it’s essential to keep promoting your shop consistently throughout the season. Did you know that nearly 40% of shoppers start their holiday buying as early as October?1 The most successful Artist Shops maintain a steady, engaging presence, and that momentum can be the differenceRead more

Our Staff’s Favorite Products for Your Artist Shop

To illustrate the value of having a diverse product selection, we asked our own staff to share the Artist Shops products they gravitate towards the most. As you’ll see, everyone has their own unique styles and preferences that inform their purchasing decisions. These favorite products for your shop are all items we use in our day-to-day lives. As a shop owner and e-commerce brand, you will limit your sales potential if you only sell one type of product. This isRead more

10 Artist Spotlights That’ll Inspire You to Make More Art

Artists inspire artists. On the Threadless Blog, we regularly feature interviews with extraordinary members of our global artist community, from comic book illustrators to photographers to stop-motion animators. These Artist Spotlights often provide a glimpse into each subject’s creative process and how they accomplish their artistic feats. These conversations may help put your goals into perspective, or maybe even inspire you to try an entirely different form of art. At the very least, they’re interesting reads! Here’s a list ofRead more

7 Great Reasons to Start a Swag Shop for Your Business

Whenever anyone wears your company’s swag in public, they’re exposing your brand to potential new customers. That alone makes branded merchandise a worthwhile investment for most businesses. However, managing your company’s swag yourself can be time-consuming and distract you from your main focus—your actual business. That’s why your best option is to start an online Swag Shop powered by Threadless Artist Shops. The free-to-use platform makes it easy for you to upload your company’s logo and sell it on aRead more