CREATIVE CUSTOM DESIGNS
INTENTIONAL, CREATIVE DESIGNS
Custom artwork brings a depth and personality to your brand that stock visuals cannot create. When artworks are created with your brand at the center, it becomes more than decoration, it becomes part of how your story is told.
Brand focused illustration is designed to feel cohesive, intentional + true to you. It supports your visual identity, adds creativity and character, and additionally creates a consistent look that can live across your website, packaging, apparel and merchandise.
The result is artwork that feels personal, recognizable + deeply connected to your brand, something that grows with you and holds meaning long after the trends are gone.
ARTWORK LICENSING
ORIGINAL ARTWORK THAT IS THOUGHTFULLY CREATED TO BE INTENTIONALLY SHARED
Albatross Creative Studio offers original artwork available for licensed use by brands, publishers and makers. Our work includes surface patterns, illustrations and apparel graphics designed to translate beautifully across products, print and digital spaces with your branding at the heart of the design.
Artwork licensing allows you to use professionally designed artwork within defined parameters, with different licensing options, so you can build with clarity, confidence and respect for the creative process.
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Licensing at Albatross Creative Studio is structured around how artwork is used, not just who uses it.
When you license artwork, you are purchasing the right to use a specific piece of artwork within an agreed scope. Ownership of the artwork remains with Albatross Creative Studio.
Licenses are tailored based on:
Intended use (product, brand, editorial, etc.)
Production volume or reach
Duration of use
Territory (if applicable)
This approach ensures fairness, clarity and sustainability for both the artist and the brand.
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Artwork may be licensed for the following uses:
Product-Based Use
For physical products such as apparel, home goods, packaging, or stationery.Brand & Marketing Use
For websites, social media, marketing materials, and supporting brand visuals.Editorial & Publishing Use
For books, publications, curriculum, or nonprofit materials.Campaign & Promotional Use
For events, fundraisers, or limited-run campaigns.Not all artwork is available for every category. Availability will be confirmed during the inquiry process.
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Non-Exclusive License
A non-exclusive license allows you to use the selected artwork within an agreed scope, while the artwork may also be licensed to other clients.
What this includes:
Approved use within defined categories (ex: apparel, marketing, print)
Defined production limits or duration
Non-exclusive access to the artwork
What this means for you:
Lower cost
Faster access
Ideal for small brands, first runs, or limited projects
What this means for Albatross:
The artwork may continue to be licensed elsewhere
Ownership remains with the studio
Extended Use License
(For larger scale or longer-term projects)
An extended use license builds on a non-exclusive license by expanding the scope of use.
This may include:
Higher production quantities
Longer license duration
Broader geographic territory
Expanded platforms or channels
Extended use does not provide exclusivity — it simply allows you to use the artwork more broadly.
This option is ideal for growing brands or projects with increased reach.
Category-Exclusive License
(Exclusive within a defined category)
A category-exclusive license grants exclusive use of the artwork within a specific product or usage category.
Examples:
Exclusive use for apparel
Exclusive use for stationery
Exclusive use for home goods
What this includes:
No other brand will use the artwork within the approved category
Albatross may license the artwork for other categories
Defined term and territory
This option offers distinction without the cost of full exclusivity.
Fully Exclusive License
An exclusive license grants one client the sole right to use the artwork across all categories for the duration of the license.
What this includes:
Exclusive access to the artwork
No further licensing to other clients
Clearly defined scope, term, and territory
Exclusive licenses are limited and priced accordingly.
Full Buyout (Limited Availability)
Complete transfer of rights
A full buyout transfers ownership of the artwork to the client.
What this includes:
Exclusive, perpetual use
Transfer of copyright
No future use or licensing by Albatross
This option is offered selectively and at a premium.
A Note on Custom Artwork
Custom artwork includes the creation of original work and a license to use it. Exclusivity is not automatic and must be requested separately.
Custom artwork may be licensed under any of the license levels above unless otherwise agreed in writing.
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All artwork remains the intellectual property of Albatross Creative Studio unless otherwise stated in writing.
Artwork may not be resold, redistributed, or claimed as original work.
Modifications beyond resizing or approved color adjustments require written permission.
Artwork used within Albatross wholesale collections is not available for product-based licensing unless explicitly noted.
IS ARTWORK LICENSING RIGHT FOR YOU?
ARTWORK LICENSING IS A GREAT FIT IF:
You need high quality artwork without or without full custom design. Custom designs take longer, but we can collaborate to create a custom design.
Want flexibility without long timelines when you choose an already created design piece
Value thoughtful, intentional visual identity
Respect creative ownership + collaboration
ILLUSTRATIONS THAT VISUALLY DRAW PEOPLE IN + CONNECT WITH YOUR AUDIENCE.
Through custom artwork we will collaborate by discovering the elements that align with your brand, connect with your audience and help your brand grow. We will always make sure that you LOVE what we design. Your brands personality is key to creating an inspired design + connect with your audience.