Art on Products

[TheArtBard]

Howdy all~ Hope you're doin' well!

Quick question -
So I've been looking into licensing art for manufacturers, as mentioned in these videos:

How to Get Your Art on Products Sold in Retail Stores
Art Licensing: Trend Forecasting, Personal Style & Vision Boards

My question is - who do I talk about licensing with? If I want to license for mugs do I choose the appropriate mug vendor, or do I choose the mug manufacturer? Are the vendors talking to the manufacturers separately? How does that work out?

Thanks! Hope y'all are well and keeping busy!

Best,
Shani

[jimsz]

Contact licensing companies as they deal with many types of manufacturers. You can also send samples directly to manufacturers as well.

You can obtain a list of licensing companies in the Artists Market book.

If anyone offers you licensing opportunity spend the money for an appropriate attorney to review the contract.