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.

Stores focused on broad reach and/or price sensitivity.

All current and future distribution channels in Mass-market and value.

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

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.

Extreme value-focused retailers offering low-priced goods. Ex: Dollar General, Family Dollar, and Poundland.

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

Bulk or club buying model with membership-based retail. Ex: Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale Club.

Primarily food-focused, but often include general merchandise sections. Ex: Kroger, Whole Foods, and Carrefour.

Stores focused on specific product verticals or hobbies.

All current and future distribution channels in Specialty.

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.

Sell consumer electronics, appliances, and tech accessories. Ex: Best Buy, MediaMarkt, Currys, B&H Photo.

Specialize in hardware, tools, appliances, and home renovation materials. Ex: Home Depot, Lowe’s, B&Q, Menards.

Specialty retailers serving hobbyists and collectors with model kits, tabletop games, trading cards, and hobby supplies.

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

Retailers offering medicines, health and wellness products, personal care items, and everyday essentials.

Sell products for fitness, outdoor recreation, and sports. 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.

Specialize in pet food, supplies, and accessories. Ex: PetSmart, Petco, Chewy.

Provide vehicle parts, tools, and maintenance products. Ex: AutoZone, Pep Boys, Advance Auto Parts, O’Reilly.

Retailers focused on homeware, décor, and design-led lifestyle goods, including curated concept stores. Ex: Crate & Barrel, MoMA Design Store, John Derian, Selfridges Home, and independent concept shops.

Retailers focused on books, magazines, and periodicals, including chain and independent bookshops and newsstands. Ex: Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, Books-A-Million, and airport newsstands.

Retailers selling giftware, souvenirs, and impulse-purchase gifts outside museums or event venues. Ex: Hallmark, airport and tourist gift shops, and hotel gift boutiques.

Specialty retailers not covered by a more specific specialty category, including independent boutiques, single-location stores, and regional specialty chains. Use this option only when none of the specific specialty categories applies.

All current and future distribution channels in Digital and remote.

Online reselling platforms. Depop, TheRealReal.

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.

Television-based retail where products are demonstrated live. Ex.: QVC, HSN, and ShopHQ.

Traditional channels that use print catalogs or phone sales. Ex.: L.L.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.

Online storefronts and platforms selling products printed or produced only after an order is placed. Examples include made-to-order apparel, posters, mugs, and books.

Location-based, seasonal, or immersive selling.

All current and future distribution channels in Experiential, travel, and temporary.

Retailers located in airports, on cruise ships, and in 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.

Quick-stop retailers focusing on snacks, beverages, and everyday essentials. Ex.: 7-Eleven, Circle K, and Wawa.

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

Retail outlets serving travelers may offer branded or licensed items aimed at tourists or commuters. Ex.: highway rest stops, state-run rest areas, service stations, bus or train stations, and airports.

Automated self-service machines selling products without staffed checkout. Examples include snacks, beverages, personal care items, and collectibles in public venues.

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.

Sales through schools or public institutions.

All current and future distribution channels in Institutional and educational.

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.

Educational institutions and affiliated stores offering licensed books, media, and classroom materials. Ex: Scholastic Book Fairs, Follett, Junior Library Guild.

Business-driven or high-volume distribution.

All current and future distribution channels in Wholesale, B2B, and corporate.

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.

Middlemen distributing to smaller retailers or specialized markets. This may include licensing agents or brokers that handle bulk transactions.

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

Lou Patrou

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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.



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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