Art Licensing Newsletter – April 2013

This month’s newsletter includes the latest TANTAN stationery products from our licensing partner SKAG and new ‘hidden image’ artwork by Steve Read.

In the coming months MGL will be attending the following shows:

NATIONAL STATIONERY SHOW & SURTEX – New York

THE LICENSING EXPO – Las Vegas – Booth G40

To arrange a meeting, please email us or call +44 207 593 0510

New Products
TANTAN


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Leading Greek stationery manufacturer SKAG have submitted the latest TANTAN product concepts which will be released in the summer. TANTAN is the newest property to be developed by renowned British artist Reilly. His edgy motifs and graffiti designs are perfect for teens! TANTAN is guaranteed to become one of the most prominent international brands this year.

We are now actively looking for stationery, apparel and giftware licensees in specific territories. Please contact us to discuss availability.

Please click here to view the TANTAN portfolio.

New Images
Steve Read


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Steve Read is a self-taught artist who started work as a mural designer and over a twenty-year period has become one of MGL’s most talented illustrators, working on high profile advertising campaigns, publishing and licensing briefs. Steve has developed a very broad portfolio, ranging from beautiful fairytale and fantasy illustrations -unicorns are a speciality – to charming landscapes, wildlife and underwater scenes.

His latest collection of animal themed hidden image artwork is perfect for wall art, puzzles, giftware and more.

Please email us to view Steve’s full collection of hidden image artwork.

Happy Easter from MGL

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Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter from MGL Licensing!

This image has been taken Mindy Pierce’s portfolio. Click here to see the whole collection.

Art Licensing Newsletter – March 2013

This month’s newsletter includes a great selection of new artwork by Alexander Chen, Bente Schlick and our showcase artist, Aimee Stuart. Also featured are the latest Valentina Ramos products to be produced by licensing partners in the USA and Europe.

In the coming months MGL will be crossing the Atlantic, attending the following shows:

NATIONAL STATIONERY SHOW & SURTEX – New York

THE LICENSING EXPO – Las Vegas – Booth G40

To arrange a meeting, please email us or call +44 207 593 0510

New Images
Alexander Chen


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Alexander Chen is an internationally acclaimed artist. His reputation for creating captivating city scenes, enchanting landscapes, and famous landmarks is greatly admired. Chen has received worldwide recognition for his colourful and exciting works of art.

This month’s new submissions feature the picturesque Helsinki cityscapes, showcasing Alexander’s talent for charismatic and detailed paintings. His work is now available for homeware, gift, textile licenses and more.

Please click here to view Alexander’s full collection of work.

New Images
Bente Schlick


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Inspired by legends, myths, poems and fantasy stories, Bente Schlick’s collection of images are romantic and mysterious. This month sees Bente hone her talents in a series of cat portraits. Her images are perfect for all product areas: stationery, posters, greeting cards and more.

Please click here to view Bente’s full portfolio.

New Product Concepts
Valentina Ramos


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Valentina Ramos’s product range continues to grow with the addition of a bedding in Spain and Portugal and apparel in the USA, both of which will be available in the Spring. This is the start to a great year for Valentina which sees her distinctive style growing in popularity world wide.

We are actively looking for textile, gift and homeware partners in selected territories.

Click here to view Valentina’s image collection.

New Product Concepts
Valentina Ramos


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Aimee Stewart is an American self-taught artist who specialises in teaming digital painting and photo manipulation. Her eclectic style is heavily inspired by music and literature. This month we are showcasing Aimee Stewart’s unique collection of 50′s kitsch and contemporary montages. Aimee’s collection is perfect for a versatile array of products from stationery, homeware to apparel.

Click here to view Aimee Stewart’s image collection.

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Aimee Stewart


Click the arrow below to access Aimee Stewart’s online portfolio.

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Art Feature – Pop Art

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As Pop Art makes a come back this year, MGL would like to showcase are own collection from John Mac and John Reilly available for license across a wide range of product areas. Contact us to check availability for your product and territory.

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Art Licensing Newsletter – February 2013

This month’s newsletter includes an introduction to artist Pip Shuckburgh and her paintings of houses which feature in the popular TV series Downton Abbey, and a great selection of new artwork by Peter Adderley and Dominic Davison.

New Artist
Pip Shuckburgh


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MGL are pleased to announce the signing of new artist Pip Shuckburgh. After graduating from Art College, Pip embarked on a fruitful career within illustration and commercial art, landing her first complete book to illustrate at the age of 21. Pip has had wide success working largely with watercolour and gouache, illustrating books for numerous well known publishers.

Pip lives in the village of Bampton, the home of UK TV program Downton Abbey, and has gained a widespread reputation for her idyllic paintings of the local landmarks. Her work is now available for homeware, gift, textile licenses and more.

Please click here to view Pip’s collection of Downton Abbey inspired paintings and London landmarks.

New Images
Peter Adderley


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Peter Adderley recently submitted a new collection of English seaside inspired paintings to add to his popular portfolio. Originating from England’s rural county of North Staffordshire, Peter Adderley began his career as a freelance artist and card designer. In 2004 his outstanding talent won him a place in the final of the DeMontfort New Artist Competition. This took his status as a professional artist onto a whole new level.

Peter’s artwork can already be found on a range of licensed products including canvases, homeware and greeting cards. We are actively looking for partners to add to his existing product ranges.

Scroll down to view a selection of Peter’s work in the MGL showcase at the bottom of the page.

New Images
Dominic Davison


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Our landscape artist, Dominic Davison, has submitted a number of beautiful new images. Dominic creates striking scenes featuring cottages, rural landscapes and cities. His images are beautiful, calming and rich in detail. We are looking for more partners to cover key product areas such as stationery, calendars, cards and more.

Please click here to review Dominic Davison’s full image collection.

MGL Showcase
Peter Adderley


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Art Licensing Newsletter – January 2013

This month’s newsletter features information on our upcoming trade show attendance, new artist Melanie Delon, new images from Greg Cuddiford and Simon Kayne, and the latest Valentina Ramos product concepts.

Trade Shows

MGL would like to wish you all a Happy New Year!

Over the next couple of months we will be attending the following Trade Shows:

BRITISH TOY FAIR – London – 22nd-24th January

PAPERWORLD – Frankfurt – 27th-29th January

SPRINGFAIR – NEC, Birmingham, UK – 3rd-7th February

TOYFAIR – Nuremburg – 2nd-4th February

To arrange a meeting, please contact us or call +44 207 593 0510

New Artist
Melanie Delon


1. Melanie Delon

MGL are pleased to announce the signing of new artist Melanie Delon.

Melanie lives just outside Paris and has been drawing from a very young age. Her work has been published in several magazines and she has worked with a number of well-known publishing houses. Seamlessly mixing classical style and fantasy, Melanie had developed a beautiful portfolio of work which is now available to license.

Please click here to view a collection of Melanie’s work, or contact us to view her full portfolio.

New Images
Greg Cuddiford


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Greg Cuddiford has recently added to his collection with a number of new images. For the past 15 years Greg has specialised in animal photography with his images being published worldwide on products; jigsaws, back to school stationery, fashion accessories, calendars, greetings cards, magazines and books.

Please click here to review Greg’s full image collection.

New Images
Simon Kayne


1. Simon Kayne

The son of a photographer, Simon had a camera in his hand from an early age and was processing his father’s 10 x 8″ transparencies by the time he was 14. After building a career in photography he now works from his studio in Kent and specialises in floral portraits and landscape photography.

His work is perfect for for calendars, greeting cards, posters and more.

Please click here to review a collection of Simon’s work, or contact us to view his full portfolio.

New Products
Valentina


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Our licensing partner in Middle East has just submitted a new collection of back to school products featuring Valentina Ramos’s art work. 2012 was a great year for Valentina’s licensing career and we hope to see more for 2013. We are now looking for more textile, gift and homeware partners in selected territories to increase her range.

Please click here to review Valentina’s full image collection.

Art Licensing Newsletter – November 2012

This month’s newsletter features information on Reilly’s new brand ‘Tan-Tan’, new artist Sarah Beise, new images from Bill Abbott’s humour range, ‘Spectickles’ and Gavin Reece’s new stationery range.

New Property
‘Tan-Tan’ by Reilly

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Young British graphic artist, Reilly, continues to be a hit with licensees and retailers worldwide! Having previously worked with prominent fashion brands such as Jimmy Choo, Ray Ban and LVMH, MGL is pleased to represent Reilly’s newest licensing brand: Tan-Tan. His edgy motifs and graffiti designs are perfect for teens!

We are now looking for partners to produce stationery, homeware, clothing and more.

 

New Images
‘Spectickles’ by Bill Abbott


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Humour cartoonist, Bill Abbott has just submitted new images to his ‘Spectickles’ collection.

Bill’s images have already been licensed with UK card manufacturers Hallmark UK. We are looking for partners to produce gifts, homeware and more.

Please click here to review the ‘Spectickles’ image collection.

 

New Artist
Sarah Beise


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Sarah Beise has been illustrating professionally for the last 20 years. Her whimsical characters have appeared on many products including books, game boards, greeting cards, fabric and tableware.

Sarah’s extensive collection of artwork features a mixture of seasonal subjects and sending situations. It is perfect for greeting cards, gift wrapping, posters and more.

Please click here to review Sarah Beise’s full image collection.

New Products
Gavin Reece


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We have recently received a selection of great product concepts from Buro Link featuring Gavin Reece’s acclaimed fashion illustrations. 2012 was a busy year for Gavin’s licensing career and we hope to see more for 2013.

We are now looking for more stationery, calendar and gift companies in selected territories to increase his range.

Please click here to review Gavin Reece’s full image collection.

Happy Thanksgiving!


Art Licensing Newsletter – September 2012

This month’s newsletter features information on our upcoming trade show attendance, new artist Albert Lorenz, and new images from “Imagine That!” by Nick, Haruyo Morita and SHU.

Trade Shows

Brand Licensing Europe – London Olympia – Booth E130

16th – 18th October 2012

MGL Licensing are excited to be once again exhibiting at Brand Licensing. We look forward to seeing to seeing you there!

To arrange a meeting at our booth, please email us or call +44 207 593 0510

New Images

“Imagine That!” by Nick


Humour cartoonist, Nick Hannaford-Hill has just submitted new images to his

‘Imagine That!’ collection.

Nick’s images have already been licensed on a successful range of greeting cards, with UK card manufacturers Paper Rose. We are looking for partners to produce calendars, gifts, homeware and more.

Please click here to review the ‘Imagine That!’ image collection.

New Images
Haruyo Morita


Japanese artist, Haruyo Morita, has just submitted new Geisha images. Her work can already be found on a series of cards, jigsaws, stationery, needlework kits, calendars, and more.

Please click here to review Haruyo Morita’s full image collection.

New Artist
Albert Lorenz


The work of Albert Lorenz is recognized for its unique style and extraordinary detail. Born in 1941 and raised in New York City, Lorenz studied Architecture before moving on to a prolific illustration career.

Over the years, Albert Lorenz has produced a wide spectrum of art including illustrations for advertising, newspapers, magazines, editorials, children’s books and book covers. Lorenz gradually evolved his singular style by combining his knowledge of architecture with his imagination as an artist.

Albert’s collection of artwork features a mixture of educational subjects, history and myth. It is perfect for posters, jigsaws, calendars and more.

Please click here to review Albert Lorenz’s full image collection.

New Images
SHU


Japanese artist, SHU, has just submitted some new Alice in Wonderland images. His images are perfect for posters, stationery, cards and jigsaws.

Please click here to review SHU’s full image collection.

Art Licensing Newsletter – August 2012

This month’s newsletter features information on our popular circus-themed animal range by Lisa Jane, new American artist Kim Norlien and new images from Ailian Price and Dominic Davison.

Paws for Thought
By Lisa Jane

Lisa Jane’s ‘Paws for Thought’ collection continues to be popular with all animal lovers. The pet collection, centred around a Circus theme, features a group of Bulldogs and other puppies in vintage sets.

The images have already been picked for a range of products including cards, canvas prints, jigsaws and more.

Please contact us to find out more and check availability for your product and territory.

Please click here to review the full Paws for Thought collection.

New Artist
Kim Norlien


MGL is pleased to welcome American artist Kim Norlien to our group! Kim’s collection of work features over forty beautiful and detailed paintings. Kim finds his inspiration within nature, wildlife and tranquillity. His paintings radiate serenity and are executed with breathtaking realism.

Kim’s artwork can already be found on a range of licensed products including jigsaws, cards and posters. We are actively looking for partners to add to his existing product ranges.

Please contact us to check availability for your product and territory.

Please click here to review Kim Norlien’s full image collection.

New Images
Ailian Price


Our floral artist, Ailian Price, has just submitted 6 beautiful new images. Ailian specialises in creating soft and delicate watercolour images featuring water lilies and lotus flowers.

Please click here to review Ailian Price’s full image collection.

New Images
Dominic Davison


Dominic Davison has recently submitted new images to his collection of garden, cottage and Mediterranean scenes. We are looking for more partners to cover key product areas such as stationary, calendars, cards and more.

Please click here to review Dominic Davison’s full image collection.

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