Interested in licensing your artwork or working with brands as an artist? In this episode of Paint Rest Repeat, we sit down with Sydney-based abstract painter Maggi McDonald to unpack her inspiring art journey—from painting commissions for friends to signing major licensing deals.

Watch the YouTube episode here: Interview with Maggi McDonald and How To License Your Art - Ep 037

Maggi is a self-taught artist who returned to design school when her son started school. Since then, she’s built a thriving art career by embracing creativity, sharing her process on Instagram, and learning how to turn her art into products through licensing. Her story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to pursue your artistic dreams—and that your personal experiences can fuel your creative purpose.

We explore the practical steps to begin art licensing, how collaborations with brands work, and why it’s important for women to prioritise their passions. Maggi also runs social media workshops and has some e-books and tools to help artists on her website, please see the podcast links below.

PODCAST LINKS:
Maggi’s Website: https://www.maggimcdonald.com/
Maggi’s New Ebook: https://www.maggimcdonald.com/collections/ebooks/products/300-hashtags-for-artists
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggimcdonaldart/
TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggimcdonaldart

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Ros

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