tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post2756290421073639087..comments2023-11-19T02:17:12.690-08:00Comments on Joan Beiriger's Blog: Art Licensing Editorial: January 2018 Atlanta Gift Market Success & TrendsJoan Beirigerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-42271446094244976512018-05-23T12:55:55.113-07:002018-05-23T12:55:55.113-07:00Hi Judy,
Follow-ups are very important in licensin...Hi Judy,<br />Follow-ups are very important in licensing art. But in my opinion, it makes a difference on whether to do a follow-up when I submit art that wasn’t requested by the manufacturer or if they requested the art that they saw on my website or I showed them at a trade show. When I do a “cold” art submission I don’t do a follow-up with the "same art” especially if they specify on their site that they will get back to you within a certain time IF they are interested. If you don’t hear back, assume that they aren’t. Manufacturers get hundreds of submissions and a constant submission of the same art could irritate the art director so much that you could be banned from ever licensing to that manufacturer. Instead, do a follow-up by submitting different art but only if it fits their product line(s). On the other hand, if a manufacturer requested my art and I don’t hear back, then I absolutely do follow-up. Good Luck! JoanJoan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-15911224188102345302018-05-22T10:42:57.257-07:002018-05-22T10:42:57.257-07:00Hi Joan,
I am confused about follow-ups. All the b...Hi Joan,<br />I am confused about follow-ups. All the bloggers I have read write that you should follow-up with companies after submitting. One wrote to keep submitting the same pics if you haven't heard after 2 weeks. The companies post that they don't want follow-ups or phone calls and that they will get back to you IF they want the art. Buffalo Games writes in their art submission form that they will let you know in 2 weeks. It has been 4: nothing. So do we follow up and risk annoying them???? Thanks for any wisdom.<br />Jess Perna Art Studio, Judy Cutler, Art Directorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16197203735676505218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-30936659188166480492018-05-18T16:19:10.285-07:002018-05-18T16:19:10.285-07:00You are welcome!You are welcome!Joan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-2806828834881141052018-05-18T13:36:08.651-07:002018-05-18T13:36:08.651-07:00Hi Joan, Thanks for the update. I appreciate all ...Hi Joan, Thanks for the update. I appreciate all your efforts to help us understand this tough business. Also, thanks for the thoughtful reply.<br />Jess Perna Art Studio, Judy Cutler, Art Directorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16197203735676505218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-25869565138880516692018-05-16T18:57:31.090-07:002018-05-16T18:57:31.090-07:00Hi Judy,
I’m glad that you like my articles. I’m s...Hi Judy,<br />I’m glad that you like my articles. I’m sorry that you thought all the products shown in the article were from manufacturers that license art. My intention in the article was to show what art themes are trending and not what manufacturers license art. I estimate that less than a quarter of the manufacturers that exhibit at Atlanta license art. The rest either do not use art on their products or purchase art outright or have in-house designers. I’ll have to remember to mention that when I write future articles. <br />JoanJoan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-28526287962133521262018-05-16T09:56:29.387-07:002018-05-16T09:56:29.387-07:00Thank you Joan. As usual the information you give...Thank you Joan. As usual the information you give us is welcome and very much appreciated. Just a note most of the companies shown above in the photos only use inhouse artist. I called each one. They are not happy to be called.Jess Perna Art Studio, Judy Cutler, Art Directorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16197203735676505218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-13336390691361764132018-02-16T17:15:30.058-08:002018-02-16T17:15:30.058-08:00Joan, I think your site is great and a plethora of...Joan, I think your site is great and a plethora of wonderful information! I wasn't able to make it to the show, so this is so helpful-- thank you!!!ronnie rooneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238405924553333898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-65737566559011709052018-02-08T17:47:11.048-08:002018-02-08T17:47:11.048-08:00Thanks Lou! The article is old and was written in ...Thanks Lou! The article is old and was written in 2009 so the link to his site must have been changed. I updated the link to the correct one that you posted above.Joan Beirigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354137719721177494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-65576251978712177702018-02-08T15:56:56.054-08:002018-02-08T15:56:56.054-08:00Joan, as an artist & potential licenser (my go...Joan, as an artist & potential licenser (my goal), I was thrilled to find your blog & have spent some hours already reading your very informative articles,...thank you, very appreciated!<br />Although I had one problem that came up when I was following a contact on your blog about Finding Art Lawyers. The "button" said something about the site not being available. But since that page offered to let me search, after a few tries; I found that the article was under "HOW TO CHOOSE AN ART LAWYER" at http://www.jjkaufman.com/search?q=art%20lawyer%3F<br />I hope that helps your other blog members, Mr Kaufmann's articles are amazingly detailed & so knowledgeable too! What a wealth of information he very generously provides,...WOW!Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867916170825371889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-57509659034508870622018-01-28T19:22:19.100-08:002018-01-28T19:22:19.100-08:00Thank you so much for this information! I am a tot...Thank you so much for this information! I am a total newbie when it comes to art licensing and really understanding trends and how to translate them to my style. Your site has been very helpful in pointing me in the right direction. Also, your work is so good and I’m sure I’ve seen your work on products! Very cool!Selahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11001896467731758227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-14851297910650176322018-01-27T10:12:42.979-08:002018-01-27T10:12:42.979-08:00I love the story on Buffalo Plaid's, I have a ...I love the story on Buffalo Plaid's, I have a Buffalo Plaid wool jacket my dad wore as a Boy Scout in the 1920's and one that I acquired a few years ago and they are really nice to wear, warm and cozy.Tom Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02535731123713829460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-45318610265480955902018-01-25T06:02:24.275-08:002018-01-25T06:02:24.275-08:00As always, great trend post, Joan! I love reading ...As always, great trend post, Joan! I love reading things from your experience and perspective as I am not able to attend in person.<br />I was also thrilled to see your mention of Woolrich Woolen Mills as I live (and have grown up) not more than 15 minutes away from their original main mills :)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248298349300857666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668465913284912052.post-37657398729316138162018-01-24T19:55:12.749-08:002018-01-24T19:55:12.749-08:00Thank You!!! I haven't been in years.This inf...Thank You!!! I haven't been in years.This info. will help get on track to creating new artwork!Laurie Korsgadennoreply@blogger.com