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 […]

Maximalism is back, but this time it is smarter, more curated, and full of personality. 2026 is shaping up to be the year homes get layered, expressive, and unapologetically full of color, pattern, and texture. Minimalist restraint? Not so much. Homeowners and designers alike are leaning into rooms that feel rich and lived-in, telling stories […]

2026 is anything but safe. Interiors are leaning into mood, story, and the kind of personal touch that makes a space feel fully considered. It’s less about perfection and more about personality. The textures are rich, the silhouettes unexpected, and art plays a starring role in pulling it all together. At Wild Apple, we follow […]

Move over, indigo, there’s a new blue in town, and it’s a breath of fresh, cloudless air. Sky Blue is having a major art licensing main character moment, and if you’re not already obsessed, give it a minute. You’ve probably seen it floating through your feed. Draped on runways. Popping up in your favorite home […]

One of the questions we get asked the most is: “How do you decide which trends to focus on?” The answer? It’s part instinct, part research, and part experience, but mostly, it’s about knowing what works for our customers. There’s no shortage of trend reports, websites, mood boards, or micro-aesthetics swirling across the design world […]

If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that we all crave a little more breathing room. A slower pace. A connection to the outdoors. Enter Field & Stream, a trend that blends the nostalgia of the wilderness with the elegance of fine art and timeless interiors. This look is grounded in the […]

Butter yellow is making waves across the worlds of fashion, interiors—and now, art licensing.  This soft, sun-washed shade is the color to watch for Summer 2025, showing up not just in couture collections but across licensed art and design for home decor products. As a leading art licensing agency, Wild Apple is seeing strong demand […]

Gardens are having a major design moment. From backyard plots and kitchen herb corners to windowsills overflowing with greenery, the love of plants is everywhere, and garden-inspired art licensing is evolving right alongside it. At Wild Apple, we’re seeing a surge in demand for art that taps into this grounded, natural lifestyle. It’s not just […]

Not every trend comes in loud. Some show up with quiet strength, like a wide sky just before sunrise. That’s the energy behind the growing shift toward Western-inspired art with a fine art sensibility. The Home on the Range trend is gaining ground, not through cowboy kitsch or heavy rustic clichés, but through painterly landscapes, […]