The New Folium is a free platform for illustrators, surface pattern designers, lettering artists, and creative professionals to showcase their work, connect their portfolio and shops, and be discovered more intentionally.
Build a professional home for your artwork and creative identity in minutes.
Organize illustrations, patterns, and collections in a beautiful and searchable portfolio.
Link your portfolio, licensing information, and shops, all in one place.
Help brands, art directors, and buyers find your work more intentionally.
If a client finds you here and hires you, the fee is yours. We don't take a cut, and we never will.
Keep your shops, your agent and every other platform you already use. Nothing here asks you to change how you work.
There is no messaging system in between. When someone finds your work, they reach you at your own email.
You don't need to upload your whole body of work. A handful of your best pieces is enough to make your portfolio searchable.
We're building The New Folium alongside the artists it was created for. Tell us a little about your work and join the founding artist list.
Your feedback will influence the features and tools we build.
Join the founding artist list and get early access when The New Folium launches.
Connect with artists who believe in intentional discovery.
Get previews, invitations, and behind-the-scenes updates.
Yes. Joining the waitlist is free, and artists will be able to create a profile for free when the platform launches.
We are currently building the platform and inviting artists to join the early waitlist. Launch updates will be shared by email.
The waitlist is open to illustrators, surface pattern designers, lettering artists, and other visual artists interested in being discovered by brands and creative clients.
No. If a client finds you through The New Folium and hires you, the fee is entirely yours. There is no commission now and there won't be one later.
Directly. There is no messaging system in the middle — a buyer who finds your work contacts you at your own email address.
Yes. Artists will be able to add links to their portfolio, website, social profiles, and selected shops or platforms where their work can be found.
Artists will be discoverable through searchable profiles, artwork categories, styles, mediums, and themes. The platform is also being built with SEO best practices and other visibility tools to maximize discoverability both on The New Folium and across the web.
Yes. Early artists are encouraged to share feedback so we can shape the platform around real creative needs.
No. Keep your agent, your shops and any other platform you use. The New Folium is one more place your work can be found, not a replacement for anything.
Just enough of your best work to make your portfolio searchable. You can add the rest whenever you like.
