Art publishers used to stock posters in standard sizes, printed on paper and shipped in bulk. If a manufacturer or gallery needed a different format or size, too bad. You had to make it work, or move on to something else.  But those days are behind us. Today, print-on-demand (POD) is giving wall décor companies, […]

Orange and black will always be Halloween icons, but there’s a new Halloween art licensing palette making its way into the season, and it’s sweet, stylish, and totally unexpected. From soft pinks and candy purples to warm caramels and dreamy creams, licensed Halloween art is expanding beyond tradition. Think pastel pumpkins, costumed pets, cheeky gravestones, […]

Patterns that do more than look pretty Whether you’re working with wallpaper, wrapping paper, textiles, or surface decor, one thing holds it all together: artwork that’s built to repeat. That’s where step and repeat patterns for product design come in. At Wild Apple, we design with the entire product line in mind. That means our […]

Floral art that is soft, stylish, and always in season. Florals never go out of style, but they absolutely evolve. The latest floral art licensing trend take is dreamy, lush, and a little enchanted. We call it Floral Haven, and it’s one of the most requested looks across our licensing collections this season. From painterly […]

Finally! Art that works with your space, not against it If you’ve ever fallen in love with a piece of art only to realize it doesn’t come in the size you need or the format your client wants, you’re not alone. Retail options can be limiting. Original art can blow the budget. And sourcing the […]

In a complicated world, color sells When everything feels uncertain, people reach for things that make them feel good, and right now color is at the top of that list. Whether it’s a bright floral print in the hallway, a summery Mediterranean poster or pattern in the kitchen, or a notebook that pops off the […]

Even when budgets shrink, people still buy art. They still hang framed pieces in entryways, gift notebooks with beautiful covers, and choose the tea towel with strawberries instead of the plain one. In fact, during uncertain economic times, the emotional value of art often becomes more important than ever. In the business of art licensing, […]

A little flavor, a lot of style Strawberries. Aperol Spritz. Sardines in a vintage tin. If that sounds like a dream snack board, you’re not wrong. But it’s also one of the most unexpected art licensing trends of the year. From wall decor to kitchen textiles, food-inspired art is showing up everywhere right now, and […]

The art licensing industry used to move at a seasonal pace, but now it runs on retail time. As consumer behavior shifts and retail timelines compress, art licensors are being asked to do more, deliver faster, and flex further than ever before. The art licensing industry is no longer just about offering beautiful work. It’s […]