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State Of The Nation: Photography & Image Art
In The Frame An extensive range of subject matter, spanning everything from travel and fashion to landscapes and science, is brought into focus on photographic licensing opportunities. Above: Brooklyn Bridge Umbrella by Assaf Frank.
New Signing Renowned artist Reuben McHugh has recently joined Image By Design Licensing (IBD). Reuben has worked with a host of major publishers in the past, both in-house and as a freelance illustrator. He works in a variety of mediums and combines photography and painting with digital techniques to create inspiring modern designs licensed for greeting cards and other products.
Fast Paced Photographer
Right: Reuben McHugh's Boy’s Room.
Global Reach
Above: Soho Mannequin by Mitushige Nishwaki
Tokyo-based etching artist Mitsushige Nishiwaki works on a global stage creating etchings for books, advertisements, fashion and shop window displays for Japan, Europe and the USA. Two galleries in the UK currently stock his etchings. Mitsushige will be showcasing his work at Surtex (booth 252) where he will be looking to expand into other markets to include textiles, interiors and stationery.
LuvKelly Launches Kelly Richardson Images is introducing her new brand LuvKelly, which is used side by side with the rescue kitten images that she photographs and licenses: LuvKelly Kitten Images. Licensees are also helping to donate money and raise community awareness for rescue animals. Below: Among the images from Kelly Richardson Images' new LuvKelly brand.
Wild About Danita Ardea has expanded its scenic content in recent months with a new collection of travel and landscape photography from new contributor Danita Delimont. This wide ranging collection includes scenics and landscapes as well as wildlife imagery. The Danita Delimont collection emphasises Ardea's continued dedication to quality, bringing together images from around the world.
Licensing photographer Assaf Frank has seen a surge in demand for his landscapes and cityscapes, with retailer John Lewis offering an extensive collection of his images framed with liquid art. His cityscapes are also being licensed for use on other products including puzzles, calendars and coasters. Assaf is planning more city locations for photography trips later this year. "The great thing about being in cities is the fast pace which is totally different from the tranquil settings of landscapes," says Assaf. "I love the busy hub of humanity getting on with their lives."
Above: Danita Delimont's Lavender and Wheat Fields along the Valensole Plateau in Provence, France.
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