Lou Patrou is a New York–based fine artist known for his bold, highly detailed paintings and graphic imagery. His work has been exhibited internationally in New York, Los Angeles, London, Miami, and beyond, and featured everywhere from Times Square billboards to the London Underground.

With a creative career spanning five decades, Lou has developed a distinctive visual language of faces, figures, and design elements that blend fine art with contemporary graphic appeal. His portfolio has appeared in over 40 art and design publications worldwide, and his designs have been showcased at SURTEX in NYC and Licensing Expo Las Vegas.

The Patrou brand turns fine art into design assets ready for licensing; ideal for fashion, accessories, and home & living. Each creation offers both artistic authenticity and commercial versatility, making it a powerful foundation for unique product lines.

Traditional, multi-category stores with mid-to-high price ranges. Ex: Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and John Lewis.

Slightly more value-focused than high-end department stores. Ex: Kohl’s, and Dillard’s.

Retailers within museums and galleries offering licensed prints, books, and collectibles tied to art, history, or exhibits. Ex: MoMA Design Store, The Met Store, Tate Modern Shop

Focused on clothing, footwear, and athleisure for men, women, and children. Ex: Gap, Foot Locker, Lululemon, Uniqlo, H&M

Trend-driven apparel retailers offering affordable, frequently updated collections. Ex: H&M, Zara, SHEIN, Forever 21, Primark, Fashion Nova

Offer cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and grooming products. Ex: Sephora, Ulta Beauty, Bluemercury

Cater to fitness, outdoor recreation, and sports gear. Ex: Dick’s Sporting Goods, REI, Academy Sports

Focused on toys, games, crafts, and educational play. Ex: Toys “R” Us, The Entertainer, LEGO, Learning Express, Michaels

Sell stationery, electronics, furniture, and business supplies. Ex: Staples, Office Depot, OfficeMax

Broad online marketplaces, often with global reach. Ex.: Amazon, eBay, Alibaba, and Mercado Libre.

Selling directly to consumers without 3rd-party retailers. Ex.: Brand-owned e-commerce sites, subscription boxes (Dollar Shave Club), and brand pop-ups.

Virtual marketplaces that sell digital goods (NFTs, in-game items, etc.). Ex.: Fortnite Item Shop, Roblox, and Decentraland.

Traditional channels that use print catalogs or phone sales. Ex.: LL Bean, Lands’ End (historically), and Fingerhut.

Curated products delivered periodically to subscribers. Ex.: Loot Crate, BarkBox, and FabFitFun.

Social and video-driven e-commerce that enables real-time interaction. Ex.: Instagram Live Shopping, TikTok Live, and Taobao Live.

Retailers located in airports, cruise ships, and international travel hubs offering tax-free or travel-exclusive products. Ex: Duty Free Americas, DFS Group, Heinemann, Dufry, World Duty Free

Temporary retail spaces for brand collaborations, product launches, or holiday seasons.

On-site stores that sell event-exclusive of licensed merchandise. Ex.: Stadiums, arenas, theme parks, concerts, and museums.

Interactive or immersive retail experiences that blend entertainment with shopping. Often used for brand-building, product launches, or fan engagement. Ex.: Crayola Experience, Netflix House, and theme-based immersive pop-ups.

Person-to-person sales models where independent sellers market and distribute products directly to consumers, often through home parties or social networks. Ex: Avon, Tupperware, Mary Kay, Scentsy, Amway

Companies that purchase branded or licensed products for employee gifts, promotions, etc.

PATROU

Patrou represents the expressive, highly detailed pop-surreal artwork of New York contemporary artist Lou Patrou, whose visually striking imagery and figurative compositions have been exhibited internationally in galleries across New York, Los Angeles, London, Miami, New Orleans, and beyond, and featured in major art publications and curated exhibitions. We are seeking a licensee partner to develop a t-shirt collection that translates this distinctive artistic vision into hip wearable art, bringing Patrou’s bold streetwise graphics, surreal faces, and imaginative compositions to everyday fashion. 

Known for a creative career spanning decades and a visual language that blends pop surrealism, pattern, and emotional expression, Patrou offers a unique foundation for apparel that feels visually compelling, culturally resonant, and commercially relevant. We are looking for a licensee who can translate the Patrou brand into a t-shirt line that blends artistic authenticity with commercial appeal, transforming everyday apparel into art-forward statements.



Large, big-box retailers that carry a broad range of products. Ex: Walmart, Target, and Tesco.

Sell surplus or out-of-season merchandise at lower prices. Ex: T.J. Maxx, Ross, Marshalls, and Outlet Malls.

Partner with New York Artist Patrou on Art-Driven T-Shirts

Hank & Sylvie were first realized in 2010 as a pair of large-scale pencil drawings on paper, each 38" x 50". Conceived as complementary figures, they reference the whimsical forms of mid-century decorative ceramics, such as the cookie jars and salt & pepper shakers that were popular in the 1950s.

With the introduction of color, their potential expanded dramatically. Soft friendly faces  and vibrant palettes bring them to life, allowing for dynamic interplay with patterned backgrounds, whether stripes, polka dots, or as patterns and silhouettes.

Hank & Sylvie are characters developed by Lou Patrou, a New York–based fine artist known for his bold, highly detailed paintings and graphic imagery. His work has been exhibited internationally in New York, Los Angeles, London, Miami, and beyond, and featured everywhere from Times Square billboards to the London Underground. With a creative career spanning five decades, Lou has developed a distinctive visual language of faces, figures, and design elements that blend fine art with contemporary graphic appeal. His portfolio has appeared in over 40 art and design publications worldwide, and his designs have been showcased at SURTEX in NYC and Licensing Expo Las Vegas. 

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