Five artists to see new products based on their work.

– Kids Today, 6/15/2009

CORONA, Ca. – T.S.B. & Company has entered into 16 new license agreements in the past two quarters on behalf of its artists, bringing its current list of licensees to more than 40. Three new agreements have been signed for Alece Birnbach, three for Sapna, five for Denise Sullivan and five for Studio 139 Designs, for a variety of new products. The new lines will be available through mass market and specialty retailers nationwide.

Birnbach’s art has long been known for its fun, fluid style with an emphasis on whimsy. Her lively, humorous images bring fantasy and everyday life together – giving old-style glamour a fresh, up-to-date twist. She combines elegance with a sense of humor by creating a fun and often quirky visual narrative. The new licenses include wall décor for Intercontinental Art; paper plates and napkins for Creative Converting; and door mats for Woods International.

Sapna’s art captures the essence of vivacious spirit, which transports you to another time and place – a memory from childhood, an exotic destination, or the warmth of family and friends. Already with over 100 products showcasing Sapna’s designs, new licenses include hooked rugs for Homecomfort; decorative rugs for Homefires; and melamine tableware for Precidio.

Sullivan uses her graphic design skills and fine art training to create modern, contemporary and inspirational artwork. Her licenses include inspiration gifts for Stony Creek/Koinonia, as well as for Autom/Gifts of Faith; kitchen textiles for Franco Manufacturing Co.; bath accessories for Saturday Knight Ltd.; and boxed note cards and seasonal greeting cards for Sellers Publishing.

Studio 139 Designs is an innovative design group focused on creating fresh, new designs for the greeting card, stationery, home décor and craft industries. Designs range from fun and whimsical with a touch of humor to elaborately elegant. Studio 139 Designs creates fully-developed collections coordinating numerous patterns, borders, backgrounds and icons, making their artwork ideal for a wide variety of products. New licenses include hooked rugs for Homecomfort; decorative rugs for Homefires; kitchen textiles for Franco Manufacturing Co.; door mats for Woods International; and garden flags for WinCraft.

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