Collaborate or Contribute to Art & Design by Teresa Cowley
Let’s create something inspiring together! I love connecting with artists, designers, and creative thinkers who want to share their experiences, insights, and ideas. Whether you’d like to contribute a guest post, collaborate on a creative project, or explore cross-promotional opportunities, this page is your starting point.
Why Collaborate?
Art & Design by Teresa Cowley is a space that celebrates creativity in all its forms — digital and traditional art, wearable design, innovative tools, and the business of being creative. Collaboration here means connecting with a worldwide community that values honesty, inspiration, and thoughtful dialogue about art and design.
Perfect for:
Artists, designers, and illustrators with unique perspectives.
Writers with expertise in art, design, or the creative industry.
Brands, studios, or educators aligned with artistic and ethical values.
Creatives raising awareness about scams or unethical practices in the art and design world — your insights help protect others.
Advocating for a Safer Creative Community
The creative world thrives on trust, collaboration, and shared inspiration — but unfortunately, it’s also where scams and unethical practices sometimes target artists, designers and sometimes potential buyers or clients.
If you’ve experienced or researched an art-related scam or ethical concern and want to help raise awareness, this platform welcomes your voice.
Your contribution can:
Help educate others about red flags and safe practices.
Encourage open conversations about transparency and ethics in the creative industry.
Support a community of creatives who look out for each other.
By sharing these stories thoughtfully, we can make the art and design space safer, more transparent, and empowering for everyone.
Guest Post Topics for Artists & Designers
Before you submit, please review these suggested topics to ensure your post fits the tone and purpose of this site.
Topics I’m Looking For
Art & Design Tips: Tutorials, creative processes, or workflow hacks.
Fashion & Print Trends: Wearable art, surface design, or seasonal patterns.
Digital Tools & Apps: Reviews, creative software guides, or productivity tips.
Colour Theory & Inspiration: How to use colour effectively in art and design.
Creative Business: Freelancing, branding, or marketing advice for creatives.
Mindset & Motivation: Overcoming creative blocks, finding inspiration, or staying consistent.
If your idea inspires, educates, or encourages creativity — it’s a great fit.
Submission Requirements
Original Work: Must be unpublished and written by you.
Length: 800–1,500 words.
Tone: Friendly, conversational, and professional.
Formatting: Use headings, bullet points, and short paragraphs for readability.
Images: Include 1–3 images (1200 × 628 px) that you own or have the right to use.
Links: Up to two relevant links to your website or portfolio (no commercial or affiliate links).
How to Submit: Send as a Google Doc or Word file — please don’t request WordPress access.
Cost & Sponsored Content Policy
Guest posts on Art & Design by Teresa Cowley are free to publish for genuine contributors who want to share their creative expertise, insights, or artistic process.
However, I do charge a fee for sponsored or advertising-based posts that promote a specific brand, product, or service.
Here’s how it works:
Guest Posts (Free):
For artists, designers, and writers sharing original, non-promotional content that aligns with the blog’s focus on art, design, and creativity.
These posts are unpaid and non-promotional, but include your author bio, website link, and social media credit.Sponsored Posts (Paid):
For businesses, agencies, or brands wishing to feature a product, app, course, or service.
Sponsored posts include a full article feature and backlinks, marked with clear disclosure and transparency in compliance with FTC guidelines.
Rates vary depending on the type of promotion, article length, and backlink requests.
(Please reach out for a quote — I’ll provide pricing based on your campaign details.)Featured Reviews (paid or gifted partnerships):
I’m happy to review products, tools, or services that align with the focus of my website. If you’d like one, please reach out and we’ll discuss whether it’s a good fit.
Reviews may be either paid or gifted collaborations, depending on the product, scope or your policy for collaborations.
All reviews are written honestly and reflect my genuine experience with the product or service.
Note: I maintain full editorial control and only accept collaborations that align with my blog’s values, audience, and content standards.
What’s Not Accepted
To protect readers and maintain integrity, I don’t accept:
SEO-driven or link-building articles.
Overly promotional, AI-generated, or plagiarized content.
Irrelevant topics or anonymous submissions.
Mismatched or unverifiable author identities.
How to Submit Your Pitch
Email your idea to teresa@artdesignbytc.com with the subject line:
Guest Post Pitch: [Your Topic]Include a short bio (2–3 sentences) with your name, background, and relevant links.
You’ll receive a response within 5 business days if the topic is a good fit.
Benefits of Contributing
Reach a niche audience of artists, designers, and creative readers.
Showcase your writing or artistic expertise.
Build authentic connections within the creative community.
Feature your work on a respected art & design platform that values originality.
A Note on Transparency
This blog values creativity, honesty, and community.
If your intent is to inspire and inform, you’re warmly welcome here.
If your goal is purely promotional or SEO-driven, this likely isn’t the right platform.
Let’s Connect
Interested in a broader collaboration — such as art features, interviews, creative partnerships, or cross-promotions?
Use the contact form or email me directly at teresa@artdesignbytc.com with the subject line Collaboration Inquiry.