Why does scale matter so much for animal prints?+
Because buyers are matching a look they have seen. Leopard rosettes that are too large or too small stop reading as leopard, even though every other part of the design is correct.
Are animal prints protected by anyone?+
The natural markings are not, and you are free to draw them. A particular fashion house's specific interpretation can be protected, so design from the animal rather than from a branded product.
Do unnatural colors sell?+
They are much of the market. Pink, sage and monochrome leopard sell alongside the natural version, and producing recolors costs almost nothing once the markings are drawn.
Should the markings be randomized?+
They should look random without repeating visibly. Regularly spaced markings read as fake immediately, which is the most common giveaway in a weak animal print.
Can I sell animal print patterns made with AI on Etsy?+
Yes, with disclosure. Etsy allows AI-assisted designs under its Creativity Standards as long as you are clear about how they were made.
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