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I just thought I would post this here & see if anyone had any ideas or tips. Or if you know of any companies that are looking for fantasy or wildlife artwork.
I’m looking for more companies to license my artwork.
What I’m looking for:
Cards
Calendars
Bookmarks
Book Covers
Home decor, like wall hangings, tiles, etc
Sculptures or Figurines
Stickers
Stamps
Magnets
Prints/posters
JewelryWhat I already have licensed so I don’t need are:
Fabric, fabric blocks or pillows
cross stitch patterns
Tupes/tags online & downloadable imagesI also already use sites like Zazzle and Cafe Press so I know about those site. I also just found http://www.propellshops.com/static/index.php which looks like Cafe Press not sure if anyone has used it or now, or knows anything about it.
I’ve also used fineart.com for prints I’m looking more for companies to carry my artwork and sale wholesale to stores. I’m really wanting to get my art “out there” to the general public ^_^Are you looking for licensing companies, or companies that will allow you to sell your art on an item that they create and drop ship for you? Companies that license art are places like The Mountain t-shirts (you sign a contract with them and they sell their product with your art, you get royalties or a flat rate fee). Companies that act as a third-party printer / drop shipper are places like Cafepress, Zazzle, etc. There’s a big difference!
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My art: featherdust.comSomething to do is to go to stores that sell these items and look at the labels for company names, info, etc. Sometimes a website URL will be available. That way, you can check out the company’s website for submission info, if they’re looking for new work to license.
Another thing is to find out if there are any trade/product shows coming up near you. I know that New York has an International Gift Fair, for example. What’s handy is you can talk to the folks exhibiting there and find out what they’re looking for or talk to attendees on how they got their foot in the door of art licensing.
Here’s a book that may be helpful: http://artmarketing.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=235
I follow a LOT of artist blogs, and there are blogs about this very subject, too! Here’s one I found:
http://blogjnet.wordpress.com/
Hope I was helpful!
Are you looking for licensing companies, or companies that will allow you to sell your art on an item that they create and drop ship for you? Companies that license art are places like The Mountain t-shirts (you sign a contract with them and they sell their product with your art, you get royalties or a flat rate fee). Companies that act as a third-party printer / drop shipper are places like Cafepress, Zazzle, etc. There’s a big difference!
I’m looking for licensing companies, I only mentioned cafe press and zazzle because it seams like every time I look for licensing companies people says something about sites like that. Sorry should have worded that better, I only named them because on every art forum someone says “hey have you tried Zazzle” lol I’m not wanting that lol I’m wanting more companies to license my artwork, that then sale the items to retail stores. So yes The Mountain t-shirts would be a great example of what I’m looking for ^_^
Are you looking for licensing companies, or companies that will allow you to sell your art on an item that they create and drop ship for you? Companies that license art are places like The Mountain t-shirts (you sign a contract with them and they sell their product with your art, you get royalties or a flat rate fee). Companies that act as a third-party printer / drop shipper are places like Cafepress, Zazzle, etc. There’s a big difference!
I’m looking for licensing companies, I only mentioned cafe press and zazzle because it seams like every time I look for licensing companies people says something about sites like that. Sorry should have worded that better, I only named them because on every art forum someone says “hey have you tried Zazzle” lol I’m not wanting that lol I’m wanting more companies to license my artwork, that then sale the items to retail stores. So yes The Mountain t-shirts would be a great example of what I’m looking for ^_^
May I recommend this book then? http://www.amazon.com/2011-Artists-Graphic-Designers-Market/dp/1582979553/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306592011&sr=8-1
I tried to get my fantasy work and wildlife art (but especially my fantasy work) licensed for years. I submitted every 6 months to every company I could find with a complete tear sheet, examples, resume and more. I didn’t hear back from any of them (probably about a hundred at this point) and follow ups were pretty negative when I contacted them. It cost me hundreds of dollars in money and who knows how much in time! It’s very hard sometimes, especially with the economy right now and the market is dwindling for collectible and fantasy themed merchandise. But!! You don’t know unless you try. Good luck!
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My art: featherdust.comThanks Jennifer. I actually have that book and one for illustrators. I can’t believe you couldn’t get your art licensed because it’s 100 times better that mine lol. I’m already licensed with 4 companies so I’ve got my foot in the door as they say. It’s so odd because most of the companies I’ve contacted want you to already be licensed with someone, so I’m glad I have that part covered now but still for people just starting out it’s not easy. I had some issues with Hot Topic about a year ago, so I know how some companies can be.
Thank you both for your help & links
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