Sue O’Kieffe
said that some of my designs reminded her of wrapping paper and fabric. She also suggested that I pursue licensing for some of these images. Sue asked if I had considered that.
Animals V, Digital © Diane Clancy
Many people have also stated that these designs would be outstanding wallpapers. I have actually had people (I didn’t know) want to order my wrapping paper from seeing these designs on my website. The only problem is that these designs are cards and prints but not wrapping paper yet.
I sent samples to one company and she was very nice but said they weren’t the kind of wrapping paper her clients want. Yet many stores and individuals have seen my fine art greeting cards and wished for the matching wrapping paper. They have said how much more enticing they are than current choices in wrapping paper.
Here I am back at one of my dilemmas. Which direction to pursue and how to best use my time. Also, how much to create for myself and how much to pursue the market. How much to persist and when to cut my losses. (I know one try isn’t a lot.) But sometimes I am not sure which direction to prioritize.
~ Diane Clancy
Reflections in Blue III
September 22, 2007 at 1:51 pm |
I’m amazed you got that reaction. Sometimes, maybe it is the buyers who have no imagination and really don’t understand what will appeal to shops or customers. I have seen wrapping papers similar but not the same, selling well here and I would have thought those funky animal prnts would be very popular – sometimes businesses are short-sighted. I do sympathise though, when to persevere and when to move your energies to a more productive area.
September 22, 2007 at 7:40 pm |
Hi Frances, thank you for your encouraging words!! I am delighted to hear you have seen similiat wrapping papers selling well! Perhaps I should pursue this again …
thank you for stopping by!!
~ Diane Clancy