Art Licensing
Inspired by nature, folk traditions, and everyday moments of family life, my artwork is available for licensing across fabric, children’s products, home décor, stationery, giftware, and more.
NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE
WHAT YOU WILL GET
You receive a license that allows you to choose one of my pattern designs to be manufactured by the printer of your choice. Your licence enables you to sell finished goods in one product category (like a notebook, gift wrap, or dish towel.)
HOW IT WORKS
You hold the licensing rights for your product category, but the design may also be licensed non-exclusively to other companies for use on products in different categories. As long as the product categories do not overlap, the design may also remain published with my select print-on-demand providers (sites like Spoonflower) where customers can purchase fabric, wallpaper, and other finished products.
EXCLUSIVE LICENSE
WHAT YOU WILL GET
You will receive a license granting you exclusive rights to a particular design for an agreed-upon use and period of time. For the duration of your license, the design will not be simultaneously licensed to any other creators for that use.
HOW IT WORKS
Usage terms for an exclusive license are negotiated and agreed upon by all parties before any design work begins.
As the designer, I retain the right to use the design during the licensing period for any other purpose not specified in the licensing agreement. For example, if you have exclusively licensed a design for gift wrapping, then I may also license the design within a different category such as women’s apparel or area rugs.
At the end of the licensing term, you will have the first opportunity to renew the design. If you decide not to re-license, then the rights to the design will revert back to me.
Why Work With Me
1
Hand Drawn Artwork
Every collection begins with sketches created by hand using traditional drawing techniques before being refined digitally.
2
Production Ready Files
Professional repeat patterns prepared in Adobe Illustrator and ready for manufacturing.
LICENSING FAQs
WHAT IS AN ART LICENSE?
An art license is when an artist (the licensor) grants permission to a manufacturer (the licensee) to use the artist’s original work on products in exchange for payment. A manufacturer can be any company of any size, including large box retailers or independent sellers. What’s important is that while the artist still retains copyright ownership of their work, they "rent" their artwork for a specific purpose and period that allows the manufacturer to produce a unique and beautiful end product.
DO YOU OFFER EXCLUSIVE LICENSES?
Yes. Both exclusive and non-exclusive licensing options are available. Licensing terms vary based on product category, territory, duration, and usage requirements.
WHAT FILE FORMATS ARE AVALIABLE?
Artwork is available in industry-standard formats, including: Adobe Illustrator (.AI) High-resolution JPEG PNG Layered Photoshop files (.PSD) when applicable Additional file formats can be provided upon request.
HOW MUCH DOES LICENSING COST?
Licensing fees vary depending on the artwork, exclusivity, product category, territory, and licensing term. Please get in touch to discuss your project and receive a custom quote.
CAN COLORS BE CUSTOMIZED?
Yes. Many designs can be recolored to better align with your brand, product line, seasonal collection, or market needs.
ARE YOUR PATTERNS SEAMLESS REPEAT?
Yes. All patterns are created as professional seamless repeats and are production-ready for a variety of applications, including fabric, wallpaper, home décor, stationery, and apparel.
WHICH INDUSTRIES DO YOU WORK WITH?
My artwork is suitable for a variety of markets, including: Quilting and Fabric Collections Children’s Apparel Home Décor Wallpaper Nursery Products Stationery Giftware Tabletop Products Seasonal Collections Craft and DIY Products
CAN I COMMISION A CUSTOM ARTWORK?
Yes. I welcome custom artwork and collection development projects. Whether you’re looking for a single pattern, a coordinated collection, or artwork tailored to a specific product line, I’d be happy to discuss your vision.
WILL A LICENSE GRANT ME THE COPYRIGHT TO THE WORK?
No. Licensing grants permission to use the artwork under agreed terms, but the copyright remains with the artist unless a separate copyright transfer agreement is made. The scope of use, duration, territory, and exclusivity are defined in the licensing agreement.
Licensing Inquiries
S&S Pattern Studio is available for licensing collaborations across fabric, home décor, children's products, stationery, and lifestyle goods.
Please include your company name, project details, product category, and timeline. This helps ensure a faster and more focused response.