(by 4 people)
Ever thought about licensing your artwork to product manufacturers? If so, then you'll be interested in these links. Companies are always looking for new designs-textile manufacturers, wallpaper companies, greeting card and stationery publishers, houseware manufacturers are just a few.
And if you find this lens and links helpful, I would appreciate if you would take a second to rate it, and/or leave a comment below in the guest book. Thanks.
Art Licensing Links
- LIMA
- licensing industry association
- Surtex
- stands for surfaces and textiles-
This licensing show happens every May in New York City in conjunction with the National Stationery Show. - Porterfields Artist FAQ
- link to several articles for artists by the licensing agency
- Licensing show
- Licensing show managed by Advanstar that is held in NYC in June. In 2009, the Licensing Show is moving to Las Vegas, baby.
- Craft and Hobby Association Shows
- The Craft and Hobby Association sponsor 2 shows a year. The winter one is in Anaheim, California, and the summer one in Chicago, Illinois.
- Print Source
- a licensing show focusing on textile design
- Direction Show
- another licensing show focusing on textile design
- Total Art Licensing
- several magazine publications for the licensing industry
- Digital Version of Total Art Licensing magazine
- the Jan issue, now it is available digitally
- Art Buyer Magazine
- magazine for the licensing industry
This magazine has just been acquired by Lema publishing. So recent, that it isn't on their website yet. (2/15/07) - Greetings Magazine
- the business magazine of greeting cards, stationery products, and party goods
- Cheryl Phelps Licensing Workshops
- Cheryl is an illustator you gives workshops based on her years in the industry. Her website is www.cherylphelps.com
- My Blog
- My blog. Also has links to my website and online store.
- LicensArt.com
- this is a new website (09/07) that lets people upload their artwork for browsing by manufacturers. It's free. Plus they are giving away a $1000 prize for designing a new logo.
- Simply Licensed
- Another online licensing portfolio site.
Books
2008 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market
Amazon Price: $17.81 (as of 07/26/2008)
2007 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market
Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Licensing Art 101, Third Edition: Publishing and Licensing Artwork for Profit (Licensing Art 101)
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/26/2008)
Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book
Amazon Price: $34.64 (as of 07/26/2008)
Adobe Illustrator CS3 Classroom in a Book
Amazon Price: $34.64 (as of 07/26/2008)
Tech toys
Wacom Intuos3 4x5 Pen Tablet, PTZ430
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
Wacom Intuos3 6 x 8 Pen Tablet
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 07/26/2008)
Software for PCs
Adobe Photoshop CS3
Amazon Price: $635.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
![Adobe Creative Suite CS3 Design Standard [OLD VERSION]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41-GUZmZtpL._SL75_.jpg)
Adobe Creative Suite CS3 Design Standard [OLD VERSION]
Amazon Price: $1,185.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Adobe Illustrator CS3
Amazon Price: $579.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6
Amazon Price: $79.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Software for Macs
Adobe Photoshop CS3 [Mac]
Amazon Price: $629.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
![Adobe Creative Suite CS3 Design Premium [Mac] [OLD VERSION]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41viEwLxkCL._SL75_.jpg)
Adobe Creative Suite CS3 Design Premium [Mac] [OLD VERSION]
Amazon Price: $1,769.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Adobe Creative Suite CS3 Design Standard [Mac] [OLD VERSION]
Amazon Price: $1,169.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Adobe Illustrator CS3 [Mac]
Amazon Price: $560.49 (as of 07/26/2008)
New Guestbook
Like this lens? Want to share your feedback, or just give a thumbs up? Be the first to submit a blurb!
Cat and Dog Photos from Flickr
DSC05219 - Stinker d...
Stewie and Oscar
Stewie and Oscar
Stewie and Oscar
Stewie and Oscar
"the cat"
attempt at dignity
Dreamy Thor
Come Play WIth Me
Come Play WIth Me
