Art Licensing Directory Project

The Art Licensing Directory Project is a list of artist's submission guidelines for companies that purchase and license art for gifts, greeting cards and houseware products. Want to thank the people who created the directory? View the "art angels" section below and contact an artist. Also, contribute a company lead in comments section at the end. -Kate

Also See Articles on How to License Your Designs to Companies:

• Submission Guidelines for Card Companies

• How to Mail Promos of Your Designs to Card Companies

• How to Organize Greeting Card Submissions

• How to get Started in Art Licensing

• How to Start an Art Licensing Support Group

• How to Make a Good "Art Licensing Website."

• How to Deal With Rejection: Tips for Card Designers

• Resources on Greeting Cards and Licensing

• Greeting Card Licensing Information from the UK

• What Does an Agent Look For? Advice from Jim Marcotte

  
  
  
  
  
  
  Product Manufacturer's Art Submission Guidelines
  Kate Harper's Greeting Card Designer Blog/Licensing Directory Project
  
  Air Waves
  Heat transfers
  http://www.airwavesinc.com/Art_Licensing/Art_Licensing.html
  
  Artaissance
  Canvas Wall Art
  http://www.artthatfits.com/art/ForArtists.aspx
  
  Antioch Publishing
  Stationery, bookmarks
  http://www.antioch.com/
  (Go to: “About us”,  then “Art Work Submissions” .)
  
  Art in Motion
  Art Reproductions, home decor
  http://www.artinmotion.com/t-howtosubmitart.aspx
  
  African Art Products
  African Artists Products
  http://www.africanartproducts.com/you_artist.asp
  
  Arts Uniq'
  Prints and Posters
  http://artsuniq.com/guidelines.asp
  
  The Art Group
  Contemporary Art Publishing
  http://www.artgroup.com/artist-services/submit-art/
  
  Ad-Lines
  Posters and Prints
  http://www.ad-lines.com/artist_submission.cfm
  
  Allport Editions
  Gift wrap, Gift bags, greeting cards
  http://www.allport.com/Artists_Commitment.aspx
  
  Andrews McMeel
  Calendars, puzzles, books
  http://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/submissions.html#_submissions
  
  Abacus
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.abacuscards.co.uk/content.php?id_content=3
  
  Artists To Watch
  Greeting Cards
  https://www.artiststowatch.com/art.html
  
  Avanti Press
  Greeting Cards
  (Look under contact+submission guidelines)
  http://www.avantipress.com/#/contact/
  
  Amber Lotus
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.amberlotus.com/submission-guidelines.html
  
  Borders Unlimited
  Wallpaper
  http://bordersunlimited.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=82
  (See bottom of page.)
  
  Brown Trout publishers
  Calendars in the Pet, Travel, Wilderness, Wildlife, Fine Art, Automobiles, Sports, Americana, National Parks, Cities, States, Regional, and Mind, Body & Spirit categories
  http://www.browntrout.com/media/html/comp/submissions.asp
  
  Barrington Studios
  Journals, gift bags, boxes
  http://barringtonstudiosltd.com/SecondTier/art.html
  
  Bentley Publishing Group
  Fine Art Prints and Posters
  http://www.bentleypublishinggroup.com/artistform.html
  
  Bottman Design
  Flowerpots, vases, figurines, cards, magnets, note pads, tags, ornaments, jewelry, bookmarks
  http://bottman.com/contact
  *need updated submission guidelines
  
  Brush Dance
  Journals, cards, magnets, address books, calendars, stationery
  http://www.brushdance.com/-strse-template/artguidelines/Page.bok
  
  Bonartique
  Art publishing and prints
  http://www.bonartique.com/artists.php
  
  Bayview Press
  Cards, Gift Enclosures, Gifts
  http://www.bayviewpress.com/submitart.html
  
  Cardmakers
  Custom built cards for holidays and occupations
  http://cardmakers.com/submissions
  
  Canadian Art Prints
  Posters and Prints
  http://www.canadianartprints.com/index.php?page=artist_submissions
  
  Chronicle Books
  Books and Gifts
  http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,info/store,books/infoid,submissions.design/ipath,37-38/
  
  Cape Shore
  Paper Products and Giftware
  http://wholesale.cape-shore.com/members/login_about_us.php?page_id=13
  
  Crown Point Graphics
  Calendars, Journals, Cards
  http://www.crownpointgraphics.com/artists.aspx
  
  Carpentree
  Christian Market, Framed Art, Inspirational, Home Decor
  http://carpentree.com/index.cfm?id=57
  
  Crazy Shirts
  T-Shirts
  http://www.crazyshirts.com/category/customer+service/freelance+artist+info.do
  *one artist says they only do flat fees.
  
  Caspari
  Over 30 Product Categories, tabletop, gifts
  http://casparionline.com/deps/aboutus/submit.php
  
  C.R. Gibson
  Albums, Scrapbooks, Journals, Kitchen, Baby, Wedding, Paper Tableware, Stationery, and Gift Bags.
  https://www.crgibson.com/e2wCustomerTemplate.aspx?url=documents/html/FAQ_Artist.htm
  
  Comstock Cards
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.comstockcards.com/guide_base.htm
  
  Calypso Cards
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.calypsocards.com/Submissions.asp?url=SBM
  
  CardStore Artist Guidelines
  Greeting Cards
  http://corporate.cardstore.com/artist-center/
  
  Courage Cards
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.couragecards.org/store/artist.asp
  
  Designer Greetings
  Greeting Cards (including Spanish ones) and gift wrap
  http://www.designergreetings.com/
  *look under "opportunities" tab
  
  
  Day SpringChristian Greeting Cards
  http://www.dayspring.com/corporate/contact/editorial.asp
  
  Daisy Company
  Imprintables, Clip Art, Scrapbooking
  http://www.daisiecompany.com/aboutus.asp
  art.licensing@daisiecompany.com
  
  Decal Girl
  Media Covers
  http://www.decalgirl.com/page.view/artists.htm
  
  Design Design
  Cards, paper tableware, humorous beverage napkins,ceramic and aluminum serving pieces,gift packaging, greeting cards, stationery, home décor, and gifts.
  http://www.designdesign.us/download/guidelines.pdf
  Also:
  https://www.designdesign.us/index.php?main_page=login
  
  Design Works International
  Home furnishings and fashions
  http://www.designworksintl.com/Site/Design_Works_International.html
  *need submission link update
  
  Design Ideas
  Multiple items: tabletop, home accessories, organizers, wall art, totes, window decor, gifts
  http://www.designideas.net/Work/Work.aspx
  
  Editions Limited
  Posters and prints
  http://www.editionslimited.com/submitart.asp
  
  Elsa L
  Frames, albums, wall decor
  http://www2.elsal.com/art-submission.html
  
  Engrave Your Book
  http://www.engraveyourbook.com/pages/submit
  *They pay 10% commission on art, but they sell retail on a piece by piece basis.  If anyone has any other information or experience with them, of feel they don't belong on this list, contact Kate.
  
  eeBoo
  Toy Manufacturing
  http://www.eeboo.com/contact.php
  
  Fiddlers Elbow
  Home, garden, pet, Aprons, Potholder, Towels,mugs, mats, mousepads, cards, placemats, doorstops
  http://www.fiddlerselbow.com/Scripts/PublicSite/?template=Contact
  licensing@fiddlerselbow.com
  
  Fotofolio
  postcard, notecard, poster and t-shirt formats
  http://www.fotofolio.com/contact/contact.html
  
  Freedom Greeting Cards
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.freedomgreetings.com/about/workingforfreedom.php
  
  Fidget Club Cards
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.fidgetclubcards.co.uk/artists.htm
  
  Gelaskins
  Skins for digital devices
  http://www.gelaskins.com/Help#q25
  (Scroll down to "Becoming a GelaSkins Artist.")
  
  Gibson and Holt
  Gifts, stationery, tableware, textiles, ceramics
  http://www.gibsonholt.co.uk/public.php?page=3
  
  Galaxy of Graphics
  Open edition print market
  http://www.galaxyofgraphics.com/submitart.asp
  
  Gelaskins Mobile Art
  Mobile Device Covers
  http://www.gelaskins.com/faq.php#Question25
  
  Grove
  Custom engraving for variety of products
  http://www.grovemade.com/pages/about-community
  Pays artist 10% for each product sold
  
  Garven
  Gift bags, wrap, partyware, stationery
  http://garvenllc.com/contact-us.html
  (No specific guidelines but has contact for "freelance art" submissions.)
  
  Graphique de France
  Calendars, Posters
  http://www.graphiquedefrance.com/shop/faqs/c-3790.htm
  (Scroll to bottom of page to "Art Submissions")
  
  Gift Wrap Company
  Gift Wrap, Cards, Tags
  http://www.giftwrapcompany.com/contact.html
  creativedirector@giftwrapcompany.com
  
  Great Arrow Graphics
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.greatarrow.com/guidelinesfaq.asp
  
  Gina B
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.ginabdesigns.com/news/Artists.aspx
  
  Gallison/Mudpuppy (Also Mudpuppy Press)
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.galison.com/About-GalisonMudpuppy-W7C0.aspx
  
  Global Graphics Gifts
  Cards and Gifts
  http://globalgraphicsgiftstore.com/apguide.htm
  
  Hollins Gifts
  Christian Market Gift Items
  http://hollinsgifts.com/index.php?main_page=page_2
  
  Hotchpotch
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.hotchpotchpublishing.com/ARTIST-SUBMISSIONS-18.html
  
  Hay House
  http://www.hayhouse.com/artwork_submissions.php
  books, card decks, gifts
  
  Icon Shoes
  Shoes, handbags, leathergoods
  http://www.iconshoes.com/faqs.asp
  (Scroll down to "how are images selected")
  
  It Takes Two
  Cards,  stationery,  scrapbooking
  http://www.ittakestwo.com/artist-writer-guidelines/
  
  Intercontintental Art
  Multiple Products
  http://www.intercontinental-ltd.com/aboutus.html
  (Scroll down to Submission guidelines)
  *Not sure if this is a manufacturer or agent.
  
  Jean Marie Creations
  Gift wrap, bags
  http://artftp.jeanmariecreations.com/upload/ 
  *this link is not working anymore--anyone know the updated one? 
  
  J. Q. Greetings
  Greeting Cards
  http://jqgreetings.com/artists.php
  
  Kurtovich
  New Zealand manufacturer of social stationery, calendars, albums, travel journals.
  http://kurtovich.com/contact-details/
  email art samples to kevin@kkprod.co.nz for approval, and they present to buyers.
  
  Koala Publising
  Cards, gift wrap, gift bags, photography 
  http://www.koalapublishing.com.au/Content_Common/pg-artwork-contact.seo
  
  Juna Studio
  Prints, houseware, paper
  http://junastudio.com/forartists.php?PHPSESSID=545672191b32b6bccea0bebf84caa1e2
  
  LPG Greetings
  Greetings with Christmas motifs
  (pdf) http://www.lpggreetings.com/Images/ART%20SUBMISSION%20SPECIFICATIONS.pdf
  
  The Lang Company
  Calendars, planners, cards, books, puzzles, boxes, kitchen items.
  http://www.lang.com/frequently_asked_questions#g2
  (Scroll down to "Art Submissions")
  
  Leanin' Tree
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.tradeleanintree.com/about/ArtistsandWriters/ArtistGuidelines.asp
  
  Legacy Greetings
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.legacygreetings.com/static/legacy/designs.asp
  
  Leap Year Publishing
  Calendars, Stationery, Puzzles
  http://www.leapyearpublishing.com/art-submission
  
  Leisure Arts
  http://www.leisurearts.com/contacts/
  http://www.leisurearts.com/design-submission-guide/
  
  My Tag Art
  Art for tagging, desktop, signature tags, avatars, website.
  http://mytagart.com/contact.php
  (See "artist call" email halfway down page.)
  
  Masterpiece Puzzles
  Puzzles and Games
  http://www.masterpiecesinc.com/AboutUs/ArtistSubmissions.aspx
  
  Moda Fabric
  Fabric Design
  http://www.unitednotions.com/un_main.nsf/contact
  fabric design contact person:
  cfreydberg@unitednotions.com
  
  Madison Park Greetings
  Gifts, gift wrap, magnets, stationery, cards
  http://madisonparkgroup.com/contact/submit-art/
  
  Meadwestvaco
  Office, school, paper and gift supplies
  http://www.mead.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/MWFAQView?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10006&mainnav=Y
  (Scroll down to "Where can I submit artwork?")
  
  Merritt USA
  Tableware
  http://www.merrittusa.com/docs/ContactUs/Artist_Submissions.php
  
  M.Middleton
  Stationery Items
  http://www.mmiddleton.us/index.php?main_page=contact_us&zenid=995237a5b72dad7bf2f6b3d45f824805
  *need link update
  
  Mudpuppy Press
  Puzzles, Journals, Diaries, Educational Games, Toys, Stationery
  http://www.galison.com/About-GalisonMudpuppy-W7C0.aspx
  
  Marian Heath
  Greeting Cards
  (PDF file) http://www.marianheath.com/pdf/guidelines_02_2009.pdf
  
  Mystic Pacific
  Fantasy Art prints, stationery, mugs, bags,  keychains, buttons, and many other gift items
  http://www.mysticpacific.ca/submit-your-art.html
  
  Nouvelles Images
  Stickers, postcards, prints, posters, canvas, calendars
  http://www.nouvellesimages.com/artists-79.html
  
  Nobleworks
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.nobleworkscards.com/submission.html
  
  Oatmeal Studios Artist Guidelines
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.oatmealstudios.com/Artist%27sGuidelines/AG-Pg.htm
  
  Oopsy Daisy
  Home Decor
  http://www.oopsydaisy.com/contact.aspx
  (Not guidelines, but link for submitting)
  
  Pine Ridge Art
  Calendars, stationery, recipe albums, mugs, coasters
  https://www.pineridgeart.com/generic.htm?ecinfo=faq
  (Scroll down to "General FAQ.")
  
  Paper Magic Group
  Gift tags, cards, vinyl window clings,home decor,bags, stickers, seasonal gifts, eductional products.
  http://www.papermagic.com/contact/
  (Scroll down to "Illustrators and Designers" section.)
  
  PaperClip Cards
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.paperclipcards.co.uk/faq.html 
  *need guidelines link update
  
  Paper Products Design
  Napkins, porcelain, mugs, plates
  http://www.paperproductsdesign.com/ppd_artists.htm
  
  Papyrus
  Cards, gifts, wrap, stationery
  http://www.papyrusonline.com/customer-services/artist-submissions
  
  P. Graham Dunn
  Inspirational Gifts, Art, Home Decor
  http://www.pgrahamdunn.com/artist-submissions-pg-41.html
  
  Pictura, Inc.
  Cards, stationery, gifts
  http://www.picturausa.com/
  *need link update for guidelines
  
  Plaid Craft
  Multiple craft products and kits
  http://plaidonline.com/ideas/default.aspx
  http://www.plaidonline.com/faqDetail.asp?faqID=189
  
  Planet Zoo
  Wildlife photography
  Cards, pocket pals, puzzles, games, journals, stickers, and magnets.
  http://www.planet-zoo.com/photosubmissions.php
  
  Pumpernickel Press
  Stationery, cards, mats
  http://www.pumpernickelpress.com/aboutus.htm
  (pdf) http://www.pumpernickelpress.com/Artist%20Guidelines.pdf
  
  Peaceble Kingdom Press
  Games, stickers, gifts for toddlers, cards
  http://www.pkpress.com/about-us/art-verse-submissions.php
  
  Peter Pauper Press
  Journals, stationery, organizers, calendars, kids
  http://www.peterpauper.com/submission.php
  
  Pomegranate
  Cards, calendars, books
  http://pomegranate.com/arsub.html
  
  Palm Press Photography
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.palmpressinc.com/ppsite/photosubmit.php
  
  Paper Rose
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.paperrose.co.uk/artists.html
  
  Paper House
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.paperhouse.co.uk/faqs.php
  
  P.S. Greetings/Fantus
  Paper products, greeting cards
  http://www.psg-fpp.com/creative_guidelines.htm
  
  RSVP Sellers
  Wall calendars, greeting cards, notecards, Christmas cards and books
  https://www.rsvp.com/faq.php
  
  Robert Kaufman
  Textiles
  http://www.robertkaufman.com/artwork/
  
  Recycled Paper Greetings Artist Guidelines
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.recycledpapergreetings.com/artists.htm
  
  Shamrock Gift Wrap
  Gift Wrap,  boxes, accessories
  http://www.shamrockwraps.com/design_submission.html
  *one artist says they only do flat fees.
  
  Salt and Pepper
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.saltnpaper.co.uk/design
  
  Sassy Switches
  Light Switch Plates  
  http://www.sassyswitches.com/?content=about_us
  (Scroll down to "Innovative Design" in bold letter.)
  
  SunsOut, Inc.
  Jigsaw Puzzles
  http://www.sunsout.com/contact.php
  productsubmission@sunsout.com 
  
  teNeues 
  Calendars, stationery, notecard boxes, notecards, journals
  http://www.teneues.com/shop-us/contact.html
  
  Trends International
  Prints, posters, stationery, calendars, stickers
  http://www.trendsinternational.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=AU_ARTWORK&Store_Code=TI
  
  ThemeNaps
  Decorative Napkins
  http://www.themenaps.com/artists.htm
  
  Tate and Company
  Prints, cards, mugs, fantasy art
  http://www.faerieglennj.com/
  Request to be on their email list.
  
  Toland Home Garden
  Flags
  http://www.tolandhomegarden.com/artistguide.html
  (Go to bottom of page and click on: “Artist Guidelines“ pdf link)
  
  Tree Free
  Gift bags, cards
  http://www.tree-free.com/Tree-Free_Greetings/Contact_Us.html
  
  Phoenix Trading
  Stationery, wrap, postcards, posters, bottle toppers,gift bags, organizers, notepaper, bookmarks
  http://www.phoenix-trading.co.uk/web/corp
  
  Up with Paper
  Greeting Cards
  http://www.upwithpaper.com/artists-designers.php
  
  Unicorn Graphics
  Calendar Publisher 
  http://www.unicorngraphics.com/unicorn/submission.asp
  
  US GamesPlaying cards, tarot cards, games
  http://www.usgamesinc.com/pages.php?pageid=11
  
  Universal Impression
  Apparel
  http://www.universalimpression.com/art_licensing.php
  
  UK Greetings 
  Greeting Cards  http://www.ukgreetings.co.uk/Submissions.html
  
  Vigo Productions
  Gift wrap, note books, cards, journals, magnetic pads, post cards,notecards
  http://www.vigocards.com/contact.htm
  (Scroll down to "art submissions")
  *link needs update
  
  Warner PressCards, children's posters, bulletins with devotional messages
   http://www.warnerpress.org/custom.aspx?id=3
  
  Winndevon
   Posters and prints
  http://www.winndevon.com/index.php?page=artist_submissions
  
  White Wolf
  Electronic games
  http://www.white-wolf.com/MoreInfo/Submissions/ArtistGuidelines.php
  *one artist says they only do flat fees.
  
  York WallcoveringsWallpaper
  http://www.yorkwall.com/static/other/contact
  (Fill out form and select "art submission inquiry" and you will receive a pdf.)
  
  
  
  
  

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  ART LICENSING
  
  Booklet on 20 Steps to Art Licensing that is a list of suggested steps to to take for getting into art licensing. How to license your art to companies that publish greeting cards, and manufacture coffee mugs, magnets, wall hangings, kitchen items, and dozens of other gift items. This booklet covers 20 basic steps from how to prepare your art, to what companies to contact. It includes topics on: How to find agents, classes and what trade shows to attend. There are extensive resources on social media, licensing community groups, and lists of interviews with professional designers (5,200 words).

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  GETTING YOUR CARDS INTO STORES

  How to Get Your Greeting Cards Into Stores is a book for people who already make thier own greeting cards. It explains how to get your cards into stores and sell them sell nationwide. Included are guidelines on: how to price your cards for a profit, how to get professional feedback, where to find a sales representative and and what industry standards you should follow. All the information is also applicable to gift items, such as magnets, journals, calendars, collectibles, etc.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Booklet on Unusual Ways To Market Greeting Cards, and 22 places to get your designs featured. A 20 page booklet on how to get your cards noticed in non-traditional ways. Everything from why you should send cards to your dentist, to how to get special features in national publications. Great tips for designers who are starting out and want to get their cards into the hands of people beyond friends and family. Special Section: Submissions guidelines and contacts for 22 Gift Industry publications and professional gift industry blogs that seek out new greeting card designs to feature for free. (5,000 Words and 17 greeting card images included)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  CARD WRITING
  
  Booklet on 7 Mistakes Greeting Card Writers Make A list of 7 things to avoid when submitting greeting card verse to publishers.
  
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  ~ Licensing Your Art to Companies ~
  
  
  
  
  Licensing Art and Design
  
  
  
  
  Licensing Art 101
  Good beginners guide on the art licensing business.
  
  
  
  
  2011 Artist's and Graphic Designer's Market
  List of greeting card companies, art licensees and agents.Detailed information on submission guidelines.
  
  
  ~ The Greeting Card Business ~
  
  
  Start & Run a Greeting Cards Business
  Book covers starting a card business in the UK.
  Good basic info, but financial/measurement info is in different monetary units.
  
  
  
  
  Greeting Card Design
  Book that shows examples of professional card design.
  
  
  
  
  
  Publishing Your Art as Cards
  How to make and sell your own cards for an extra income.
  
  
  
  
  Pushing the Envelope
  Book on how to get your designs into the retail market place.
  Written by a greeting card sales rep.
  
  
  
  
  Complete Guide to Greeting Card Design and Illustration
  Great Book on understanding the greeting card profession and how to develop a style.
  
  
  
  
  1000 Handmade Greetings: creative cards and clever correspondence
  This is not a simple craft book for hobbyists,instead it is a picture book of professionally handmade cards by leading companies and designers.
  
  
  
  
  By the Batch: Creative Cards, Postcards, Envelopes & More
  Book that addresses how to "manufacture" handmade greeting cards.
  
  
  
  
  How to Write and Sell Greeting Cards, Bumper Stickers,
  
  
  
  Sell the Fun Stuff:
  Writers' and Artists' Market Guidelines for Greeting Cards,
  Posters, Rubber Stamps, T-Shirts, Aprons, Bumper Stickers, and More!
  
  
  
  
  
  ~ Writing Card Sentiments ~
  
  
  
  
  Freelance Writing for Greeting Cards
  Another good book on how to write for cards professionally.
  
  
  
  
  You Can Write Your Own Greeting Cards
  Clear guidelines on how to write card sentiments professionally.
  
  
  
  Finding the Right Words
  One of many basic books of this series that tells you how to add words products, cards, etc.
  
  
  
  
  
  ~ Gift and Product Design ~
  
  
  Start with a Scan
  One of a kind book that tells you how to transform your art into a scan and what to do with it from there.
  
  
  
  
  Design Your Own Repeat Patterns
  Simple book on learning repeats.
  
  
  
  
  Twentieth-Century Pattern Design
  Great book for inspiration and creative approaches to designing patterns.
  
  
  
  
  
  How to Break into Product Design
  Overview of product design in all industries.
  
  
  
  
  Designing a Digital Portfolio
  Shows you how to put a digital portfolio together for the modern era.
  
  
  
  
  Mary Engelbreit: The Art And The Artist
  Amazing story of how Mary ended up doing licensing.
  
  
  
  
  Principles of Pattern Design
  Good info on pattern design
  
  
  
  
  Imagery on Fabric
  Basic info on putting images onto fabric.
  
  
  
  
  
  Graphic Artist's Guild Handbook of Pricing
  Yearly updated guidelines for pricing for people in art careers.
  
  
  
  
  5,000 Years of Textiles
  Far East, Americas, Africa, Scandinavia, and Egyptian. Good for studying fabric design.
  
  
  
  
  Abstract Design and How to Create It
  Over 380 illustrations, diagrams, designs, border patterns and textile patterns.
  
  
  
  
  Creative Illustration Workshop
  Exercises for integrating illustration with other mixed-media techniques, and scan and layer your illustrations using a computer.
  
  
  
  
  Print Workshop
  Hand-Printing Techniques for low budgets. Interesting ways to put imagery on products. Perhaps a good technique for putting our designs on model items to show what they would look like on real products.
  
  
  
  
  Digital Alchemy
  Printmaking techniques for fine art and how to transfer images to a variety of surfaces. It includes decals and skins.
  
  
  
  
  Critical Mass
  Cutting-edge developments in international printmaking. Since printmaking is fundamental in most surface design concepts, this book's goal is a modern approach on a traditional printmaking.
  
  
  
  
  ~ Tradeshows and Booth Design ~
  
  
  How to Design a "Wow!" Trade Show Booth Without Spending a Fortune
  Simple tips for your first tradeshow booth.
  
  
  
  Tips and Tales from the Booth
  Avoiding Trade Show Mistakes
  
  
  
  
  Build a Better Trade Show Image
  Professional recommendations for doing a tradeshow. Advice to take before you attempt one.
  
  
  
  
  

  ~ Copyright Legal Books for Artists ~

  
  
  Legal Guide for the Visual Artist, Fifth Edition
  
  
  
  Copyright Law for Artists, Photographers and Designers (Essential Guides)
  
  
  The Copyright Handbook: What Every Writer Needs to Know~
  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  ART ANGELS
  
  Contributors to the Art Licensing Directory
  (Ranked by first contributors at top) 

  
  
  
  Melissa Crowley, Illustrator
  www.redbean.com
  melissa@redbean.com
  
  
  Kandyce Waltensperger, Painter
  www.kandyce.com
  kandycee@yahoo.com
  
  
  Diana Ponce Illustration
  www.dianaponceart.com
  dponceart@aol.com
  
  
  Allyn Howard Illustration for Kids
  www.AllynHoward.com
  allyn005@earthlink.net
  
  
  Leyla Torres
  www.leylatorresdesigns.com
  leylaltorres@gmail.com
  
  
  Nan Smith
  Photography and Design
  nanakins@gmail.com
  
  
  Samantha Bell
  www.samantha-bell.com
  jcllbell@yahoo.com
  
  
  Becky Schultea
  www.beckschultea.com
  bschultea@yahoo.com
  
  
  Wendy Edelson
  www.wendyedelson.com
  wendy@wendyedelson.com
  
  
  Whispering Leaf Designs
  marsha.tudor@gmail.com
  website
  
  
  Chris Chun Art + Design
  www.chrischun.com
  design@chrischun.com
  
  
  Mary Williams
  www.crossapple.com
  mw@crossapple.com
  
  
  Amy Schmidt
  as@looseleashes.com
  www.looseleashes.com
  
  
  Beatrice Trezevant
  www.beatricetrezevant.com
  bhtrezevant@mac.com
  
  
  Maria Notarile Scrivan
  www.mariascrivan.com
  maria@outboxmedia.com
  
  
  Shari Warren
  www.shariwarren.com
  swarren@shariwarren.com
  
  
  Artists: John and Carolyn Dyess
  www.studiodyess.net
  carolyn@studiodyess.net
  
  
  Katie Atkinson
  www.katieatkinsonillustrator.com
  pandkatkinson@sbcglobal.net
  
  http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gcJ8CSnE3Oo/TAWRFONwo7I/AAAAAAAAC74/GnZUUNVNQSY/s320/SalonOfArt_35x2_Horz.jpg" />
  Doreen Erhardt
  www.SalonOfArt.com
  Doreen@SalonOfArt.com
  
  
  Christopher Jones
  www.thejonescollection.co.uk
  thejonescollection@mac.com
  
  
  J. Q. Greetings
  www.JQGreetings.com
  info@jqgreetings.com
  
  
  Wild Wings, LLC
  www.wildwingslicensing.com
  Shari.Wald@wildwings.com
  
  
  Tara Reed
  www.TaraReedDesigns.com
  tara@tarareeddesigns.com
  
  
  Karidesign
  karidesigns@comcast.net
  
  
  Cheryl Bartley
  www.nextdayart.com
  info@nextdayart.com
  
  
  Varda Livney
  www.vardalivney.com
  varda@theburnsteins.com
  
  
  Elizabeth Halpern
  www.modernprintcraft.com
  lizh@modernprintcraft.com
  
  
  Bill Abbott
  bill@billtoonshere.com
  www.zazzle.com/mayc00p
  
  
  Judy Burns
  www.DownSallysAlley
  judy@DownSallysAlley.com
  
  
  Morenz Studio
  monice@comcast.net
  www.monicemorenz.com
  
  
  D&D Studio
  info@ddstudiocreative.com
  www.ddstudiocreative.com
  
  
  www.lugraphics.com
  
  
  www.KarenEmbryDesigns.com
  Karen@KarenEmbry.com
  
  
  Eileen Toohey
  eileentoohey@me.com
  
  
  
  Sean R. Patterson
  sean@garypatterson.com
  www.garypatterson.com
  
  
  
  www.penguinandfish.com
  alyssa@penguinandfish.com
  
  
  Liz Kalloch
  website etsy
  
  
  Jenny Vainisi Designs
  www.jennyvainisi.com
  jenvainisi@earthlink.net
  
  
  Cathy Nolan
  http://www.cathynolan.com
  cathy@cathynolan.com
  
  
  Lucinda Wei
  www.simboko.com
  
  
  Sandra Macdougall
  www.thefairyfactory.ca
  
  
  Amy Kurutz
  amyklen@msn.com
  http://www.creativecrabdesign.com
  
  
  Michelle Winters
  www.wintersrippcities.com
  michelle@winrip.com
  
  
  Sharon Kurlansky
  sharon@laughing-stock.com www.laughing-stock.com
  
  
  Alyssa Nassner
  www.alyssanassner.com
  alyssanassner@gmail.com
  
  
  Linda Tieu
  linda@tortagialla.com
  http://www.tortagialla.com
  
  
  Brian Cody
  www.briancody.com
  brian.cody@comcast.net
  
  June Goulding
  junegoulding2@yahoo.co.uk
  
  LeNoir Love
  info@marixstudio.com
  
  Mary Lou LaBerge
  www.labergedesign.com
  paintl8dy@yahoo.com
  
  Jodi Swartz
  jo_swartz@rogers.com
  
  Debi Seltzer
  szstudio@sbcglobal.net
  www.szstudiodesign.com
  
  Kay Murphy
  www.kaymurphysstudio.com
  kmurphys@charter.net
  
  MADART
  www.madartgallery.net
  meganduncanson@yahoo.com
  
  
  African Art Products
  www.africanartproducts.com/
  info@africanartproducts.com
  
  
  Rebecca Baer®, Inc.
  www.rebeccabaer.net
  
  
  Nancy Brown McCauley
  www.downtowndoodles.com
  773-410-1627
  
  
  Susan Herbst
  http://www.facebook.com/MermaidSuesStudio
  susieq60@optonline.net
  
  Jeannene Langford
  www.jeannenelangford.com
  
  Michelle McGee-Jones
  1-800-290-4577
  
  
  Andy Mathis
  www.andymathis.com
  andymathisart@gmail.com
  
  
  Louise Montillio
  lmontillio@comcast.net
  Rep: Out of the Blue
  
  Jennifer L. Addotta
  http://periwinklepaisleydesigns.blogspot.com
  
  Ina Spicer
  ispicer@comcast.net
  
  
  Betsy Cordes
  betsycordes@att.net
  
  
  
  
  Thomas Fuchs Studio
  http://www.thomasfuchs.com
  licensing@thomasfuchs.com
  
  Tessa Hall
  
  
  Eva Brejlova
  
  
  eva.brejlova@seznam.cz
  http://www.evabrejlova.com
  
  Karyn Servin
  www.karynservin.com
  Karyn@karynservin.com
  
  Vivian Velasco
  www.vulturekulture.com
  vivian@vulturekulture.com
  
  Debra George
  abracadebra@mac.com
  
  
  Carrie Hawks
  Vivid Cat Paintings and Fantasy Cat Art
  http://www.Tigerpixie.com
  c.hawks@tigerpixie.com
  
  Linda McManus Images
  Owner/Artist
  www.lindamcmanusimages.com
  
  
  Nina Bolen
  Feather Heart Creations
  www.featherheart.net
  
  Kayleigh Walls
  kayleighwalls@live.com
  
  Alice Sharp
  
  Suzanne Urban
  
  
  Jane Buckley
  
  
  
  Dianne Woods
  www.diannewoods.com
  dpwoods@earthlink.net