License Leah's Art or Create Custom Work

Leah's work is available for license. She can also create something new or similar to better reflect your vision.

She has previously created various products in collaboration with big brands and small ones as well as fellow artists. A few previous clients include West Elm, Piccolina Kids, Hallmark Signature, Galison, Love Beauty Planet, Teva, The Body Shop, Solly Baby, Cloud9 Fabrics, Schoolhouse Electric, O'Neill, Zollie, Yune Yoga, NuWallpaper, and The Tie Bar.

Her love for creating utilitarian art creates impactful, unique, and beautiful products that are unlike the ordinary. Contact Leah to learn more about collaborating on a project that features her surface designs or illustrations.

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Samples of Leah's previous work

Why choose to work with Leah?

  • Glowing Reviews

    Leah feels lucky to be able to do what she loves every single day and goes above and beyond for each of her clients, forming lasting long-term collaborations.

  • Nature Inspired

    Nature is one of Leah's biggest inspirations and loves which is evident in all of her artwork.

  • Unique Art

    Leah's signature style and strong voice creates unique, original, and beautiful artwork that is impactful, will make you think, will make you smile, and is hard to imitate.

  • Quality and Respect

    With over 15 years of experience in the surface design, textile, and illustration industries she is a true professional with the respect from her peers, sales, and built in loyal audience to prove it.

Explore Leah's work further

Explore more images of Leah's illustration and surface patterns in her portfolio.

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Is Leah available for custom work?

Yes! She can create new work to better fit your vision or brand.

Can I view Leah's full catalog of surface patterns and illustrations?

Yes! Contact us and we will send a link and password to view Leah's full portfolio of available work. Also be sure to see a preview in her illustration and surface pattern pages.

Does Leah retain the copyright?

Yes, unless we negotiate a buyout. Leah rarely does them but has on occasion when it makes sense for the selected artwork.

Does Leah offer buyouts?

Rarely, but on occasion when it makes sense for the selected artwork.

What kind of files do you send?

While Leah has worked to maintain a hand-drawn feel to her work and has a unique way of creating patterns, she works in illustrator and all work will be sent in vector format. She has experience in both the technical and artistic sides of the industry, making for clean files that are easy to scale, repeat, and resize for various products.

How long has Leah been a surface designer?

15 years and counting, with a period of time where she scaled back on work to focus on her kids. Her work is renowned and recognized in surface design and the fabric industries.

How long has Leah been an illustrator?

Since she was 2 or 3 years old. ☺︎

How long has Leah been a designer?

She always dressed creatively and took pride in creating things to decorate her bedroom. She began playing around with graphic design as a teenager in the 90s, teaching herself to use photoshop so she could create animations.

Are Leah's fabric collections available for license?

The patterns are available for license in any category other than quilting fabric. This includes home decor, clothing, stationery, accessories, and so much more.

Do you work with royalties or flat fee?

Both! Contact Leah to discuss options. We are always open to starting a conversation to explore what works best both for Leah, your brand, and your project.

We'd love to hear more about what you have in mind. Contact Leah below to discuss licensing options, to see her full catalog of available work, to hear more about terms, or to check her availability for custom work.

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