Animals V
Purple, yellow and green are spring colors to me. That is why I have chosen a digital painting of a design in these colors on a day many celebrate as Easter. Purple and yellow are traditional Easter colors – at least for us growing up. But I want to continue the discussion started in comments in yesterday’s post about licensing – in the post Flowers XVII.
Animals V, Digital © Diane Clancy
Sue O’Kieffe said that some of my designs reminded her of wrapping paper and fabric. She also suggested that I pursue licensing for some of these images. Sue asked if I had considered that.
Many people have also stated that these designs would be outstanding wallpapers. I have actually had people (I didn’t know) want to order my wrapping paper from seeing these designs on my website. The only problem is that these designs are cards and prints but not wrapping paper yet.
I sent samples to one company and she was very nice but said they weren’t the kind of wrapping paper her clients want. Yet many stores and individuals have seen my fine art greeting cards and wished for the matching wrapping paper. They have said how much more enticing they are than current choices in wrapping paper.
Here I am back at one of my dilemmas. Which direction to pursue and how to best use my time. Also, how much to create for myself and how much to pursue the market. How much to persist and when to cut my losses. (I know one try isn’t a lot.) But sometimes I am not sure which direction to prioritize.
~ Diane Clancy
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Hi Diane,
When I first saw this design, I saw flannel pajamas. I think it would make great wrapping paper for children’s gifts too.These designs of yours are really different..playful, whimsical, lighthearted. The little kid in me wanted to grab my teddy bear and snuggle into bed for a bedtime story.
Do you think you will pursue other publishers for licensing?
~ Sue O’Kieffe
http://sacred-circle-mandalas.blogspot.com
Thank you, Sue, for seeing fabric … I like the pajamas idea. I am definitely planning to pursue other licensing opportunities.
Last fall I started researching different licensing companies – I need to send my images to the companies that they will be compatible with. I have so many different styles – and some images will (let’s be optimistic here) be right for one company and others for a different company.
Prioritzing … Also, scared – because I don’t want to have my dream gone … but I DO know that if I don’t try a dream, it won’t be fulfilled!
Thank you for commenting!!
~ Diane Clancy
Wow, this is awesome post on Animals V.