I�m new to microstock, have been accepted by four sites and only have a portfolio of 50 vector images to date.  Only started using Illustrator this year so still learning.

I have had a few sales and judging by the number of views on my images certain subjects, particularly environmental themed, have attracted the most attention, (views).

Now, apart from the usual festive themes, I would be interested to know if I should be thinking of certain subject matter for my future vector endeavours?

I was considering, and have already submitted a few images, of the Olympics coming to the UK in 2012 and the resulting interest building up to this.

Your shared thoughts on this, and your experience, would be much appreciated as I prefer to concentrate on a particular series of images as this maximises the limited time I have available, (day job to pay the bills).

Thanks in advance

I was considering, and have already submitted a few images, of the Olympics coming to the UK in 2012 and the resulting interest building up to this.

There's also a small issue with the "Ring Police" or things that use the word Olympic(s) or the rings. Something to consider before you waste time on work that will be rejected by every stock site for logo and trademark infringement.

The Amateur Sports Act, 36 U.S.C. 380, gives the International Olympic Committee the exclusive right to prevent any person from using the following items for the purpose of trade, to induce the sale of any goods or services, or to promote any theatrical exhibition, athletic performance, or competition:

    The symbol of the IOC consisting of five interlocking rings

    The emblem of the corporation

    Any trademark, trade name, sign, symbol, or insignia falsely representing association with, or authorization by, the IOC

    The words Olympic, Olympiad, Citius Altius Fortius, or any combination or simulation thereof tending to cause confusion, to cause mistake, to deceive, or to falsely suggest a connection with the corporation of any Olympic activity.


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