When collaborations go wrong

We hear often about successful creative pairings but there are also pitfalls that can derail a project. Avoid these three traps.
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Image: Lucas Grogan, The Wedding Quilt, via Lucas Grogan porfolio

Inspired collaborations between artists, designers or craftspeople and like-minded clients or colleagues can work wonders for all involved. Teaming up with individuals or companies to create quality work that’s a great creative fit for both parties and leaves each feeling valued, financially rewarded and proud of the end result is the ultimate win-win scenario. These kinds of matches made in heaven are the ones we most often read about because, naturally enough, people like discussing successful experiences that leave them upbeat and energised.

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Kath Dolan
About the Author
Kath Dolan is a freelance writer and illustrator with a passion for the Australian arts scene and the fascinating people who drive it.