Art Licensing with Terri Conrad Designs & some sweet blog candy!

OMG! Original BLOG POST LOST! Let's try this again - I want (NEED) technical support!

Last Friday I was at my daughters' school picnic and gleefully showed off and shared my new tableware. Amidst the oohs and ahhs, I heard several replies of "Oh I didn't know you were doing tableware now." I am not "doing" the tableware, my licensee is (manufacturing it that is). I created the art, but it manufactures the product and distributes it.

What the heck is "art licensing" anyway? (HINT: read this all the way thru to learn how to win my brand new note cards (4 sets), and a cup of LOVE). As an artist (the licensor), I create art, and own the copyrights to all the art, regardless of how it is used. Through my agents, the art I create is licensed to manufacturers (the licensee) who produce the beautiful products we purchase in our home dec and gift stores. Simply, this means permission is given by the artist to the manufacturer to use the artist's artwork on the manufacturer's product.

Here's an example with my Coco Collection

 

I create the flat art, which then gets licensed to manufacturers like Webster's Pages and  Highland Graphics (among others) for scrapbooking/paper arts, tumbled stone coasters (and pillows, throws, etc.).

And another example with my Feather Your Nest Collection -

again, I create the flat art, then it gets licensed to different manufacturers for a variety of products such as these little pretties . . . (and much,much more, I am soooo excited at what's to come)

 

Artist and manufacturer (Licensor and Licensee) enter into a contractual agreement regarding terms and use of art, the manufacturer produces the product and distributes it to reatailers to be sold, both domestically and often times world wide. (We like world wide distribution). The manufacturer then pays royalties to the artist based upon sales of the licensed product and it becomes a win/win arrangement for all parties.

You and I then get to shop for beautiful home dec, gift, and stationery products with a variety of artistic styles that appeal to our personal taste.

So the next time you are shopping, pick up a product you like, turn it over to see who the copyright belongs to (the artist if it's a licensed product) and who the uber fantastic manufacturer is. It's fun to see that you may actually find yourself drawn to certain artists' work and not yet have realized it.

Talk about fantastic manufacturers, I am over the moon in love with my brand new products from CR Gibson. A couple weeks ago I received several BIG boxes of my artsits samples (loud squeals of delight and glee were shared between my daughters and me as we opened box after box).  I want to share this with you, my blog readers, and faithful fans who have followed me since my scrapbooking products helped launch Webster's Pages craft division in 2007 and my licensing career.

 I want to share my blessings with you and give you the opportunity to win 4 beautiful sets of my note cards and a cup of Love (shown in this pic).

Simply leave your comment here, and post this pic along with my blog link on your blog inviting your readers to visit and do the same. No Blog, no problem, still leave a post including your email address :o)

 

 

On Good Friday (evening) I will randomly select 2 winners, and your goodies will be shipped this weekend.

What a lovely gift this would make: simply wrap just one set of boxed notes with the coffee cup in tulle with a shimmery satin ribbon - and of course a Terri Conrad Designs die cut tag to top it off  - ooh!

Share the LOVE and win - surround your every thought and embrace your every action in its sweetness.

Thank you, each of you, for your faithfulness - blessings to each of you.

P.S. I am pleading, bribing & sweet talking my web guys to finish my new web site so I can throw a launch party.  Hmm - I always love throwing a party. Stay posted because soon, very soon  Terri Conrad Designs will have a shiny new dress to wear and we're just gonna have to celebrate!

xoxo

Terri

Comments

[Linda H.]

What beautiful designs...the products look wonderful...thanks for a chance to win.

[Melanie Douthit]

Thanks for doing such a beautiful giveaway!!! Have a blessed Easter, Terri!

[Patricia Childs]

I just love your creativity and the colours are so beautiful. Your are very talented. Thanks for sharing

Patricia

[kerry murray]

Wow i so love the colors tou use and just everything about your style.TAke care Kerry XX

[laura huffman]

love your product!!! how exciting to have your art all around the world. thanks so much for your generosity
dhuffman@ciaccess.com

[Julia]

Everything is so gorgeous! Great work!
grinchswoman@hotmail.com

[Ava G]

I have ordered some webster's papers. I am planning a heritage album. Your artistic talents will give my album the soft magical feel for the memories of the past. Thanks.
http://cottagerca.blogspot.com/ ps: still learning this blog stuff, so I hope i can link your site on my blog....smile

[Denise Bryant]

I love your designs.... they are beautiful. And I'd be thrilled to win your blog candy. I have no blog so can't post a link though.
I'd love to find your paper designs at my local store, and I will ask them about getting some of it.
DeniseB
bryant@infostations.net

[Sandra]

Thanks Terri - BEAUTIFUL art you have there! What a lucky person to be blessed with such talent. Thanks for sharing.
Sandra
slbt17 at yahoo dot com

[Susan B]

Your artwork is beautiful and the new products created with it are stunning. Thanks for the opportunity to win some.

[anne]

You are definitely a very talented artist. I love your new lines. With artists like you, it is no wonder that Webster's Pages are developing such beautiful lines. Thank you for sharing.

[Alice Lukasik]

Your products are so beautiful. I just stumbled across your blog and I love it and I would also love to win some blog candy. Thanks for the opportunity.

[Shirley Lee]

I just discovered your wonderful blog and love all your products. Looks like an early Easter gift is coming to my house. You are now bookmarked. Wow, what talent! Thanks for explaining about all the licensing. Have an awesome week and the chance to win some of your gorgeous products.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA

[Carol]

I used to run a hospital gift shop and got to see the licensed product at the trade shows. I miss those days. O how I would love to get my hands on those beautiful boxes. mmmmmmm good!!!
I'll keep collecting your papers though, which by the way, are in my price range. Thanks for inspiring.

[Barb Slaughter]

What beautiful products & designs you've created. I don't have a blog to share the love but I hope I can still included for the 'prize'..
TIA,
Barb S
(FL)

[jean wilson]

Love your papers! But I don't have a blog to post this on:( Hope I can still have a chance to win!
Thanks! :)

[Sharon Harnist]

Terri, you know I love all of your designs AND using them in my papercrafting! I've spread the word on my blog:

http://paperfections.typepad.com/paperfections/2009/04/justrite-inks-and-terri-conrad.html

Congrats on all of your newly licensed products!

[Robbon at byrobbon.com]

Oh what joy! I came upon this and couldn't wait to sign up. Simply beautiful things and would be honored to win. I will put you on my blog right away!

[Pam]

Your beautiful things make my heart sing!

[Gayle]

Love beautiful things..... you have been very busy. Thank you for sharing your goodies.

[SuZeQ]

Oh Terri, more eye candy. Your work is so beautiful and inspiring. I wish I had a blog so I could brag all about you but I don't. I'll just email all my scrapbooking friends and give a shout out for you. Thank you for this opportunity.

[Caryl Faith]

Oh, I love the boxes too, especially the pink one... so feminine.

[Nan Neely]

Oh my gosh...love love love the boxes and the coasters and ..well all of it! I have been getting your blog thru feedburner and was disappointed I couldn't leave comments anymore when it finally clicked..I needed to leave the email and come to your blog....geez sometimes I think I'm losing my mind as I'm getting older!!! Anyway can't wait to see the new items for sale in stores!

[Melanie Douthit]

Oh... I'm the FIRST? Does the first person to post EVER WIN?? I put it on my blog but it will run in the morning (4/07/09). Thanks for the sweet blog comments! I sure hope I win!!! xoxoxo