We are so proud of our wonderful Make Art That Sells alumni and are pleased to showcase part 7 of the festive designs and products they have created for the season. See all the festive showcase posts here
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Colee Wilkinson
This holiday scene was composed using elements from my recent MATSB class. An animated version can be viewed on the landing page of my website
This time last year, I knew so little about the illustration and licensing business. Taking both MATSA and MATSB in 2015 opened up a whole new world for me, strengthened my commitment and prepared me for professional level projects. I look forward to MATSC, building my portfolio and making lots of art in 2016!
See more of Colee’s work here: Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Linda Arandas
It’s been quite a growing season for me as I participated in the Global Talent Search (twice) and MATS Home Decor 2015. My creative journey began 20 years ago when I took my first calligraphy class. I LOVE lettering and often incorporate it into my art. As Lilla says “people buy your JOY” and I hope it shows through each piece I create! As the new year approaches I have many goals and big dreams involving the world of art licensing. I’m grateful for all of the support and encouragement I’ve received from Lilla, her team and my awesome MATS classmates.
See more of Linda’s work here: Website | Instagram
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Tessa Rath/ Tessa Rath Illustration
I made this design as a holiday postcard.
I took MATS Bootcamp 2014 and 2015
Through MATS I found my tribe and got connected to many georgous like minded artists, who helped me to grow and to develope my style. Lately I signed my first book contract with a big German publisher 2 month ago. The next steps for my art in 2016 is to dive deeper into
the Childrens´ Book Market.
See more of Tessa’s work here: Website
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Gina Maldonado | Coco Gigi Design
I’ve been obsessed with owls for the past few months and I wanted to create a festive design with them. My design will be available for purchase with my agents in this link
I just finished MATS part B October 2015.
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Laurence Lavallee aka Flo
Here is the start of an advent calendar for the Christmas season.
I Took MATS A-B, Home Deco and bootcamp 2015 and I had the chance and privilege to be part of The Global Art Gathering in Brighton this year.
One thing that MATS taught me is to set myself challenges. I seem to thrive when push to my limits so this year I decide to create an advent calendar for the Christmas season.
See more of Laurence’s work here: Facebook | Instagram
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Sandrine Monnier
It’s a card for holidays I made during MATS B in October (paper week).
I have taken MATS Bootcamp, MATS Home decor course and MATS B.
All theses classes help me to understand different market, improve my work and find some confidence in. Now the next steps for me is to show my work to company and in 2006 I will do again MATS Bootcamps.
See more of Sandrine’s work here: Website| Facebook
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Victoria Fitton
MATS/PART A, which I participated in Oct/Nov of this years was brilliant for so many reasons. Firstly it was a way of making a pledge to myself to underline how important my creativity is and to say to myself “Right come on, it’s time to take this to the next level.” It also gave me a huge insight into the many markets which could be potentially applicable to my work.
I know it sounds obvious, but sometimes you need someone to teach you these things. As I am literally off the back of the course, I don’t know if it is filtering through into my work as yet. But I will continue to reflect upon Lilla’s priceless words of wisdom, the superb interviews and masses of work from other like minded artists to further my journey. First up on the 2016 to do list for me, is to find an agent! Thanks again to all involved in my MATS class, I loved it.
See more of Victoria’s work here: Website | Facebook | Instagram
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Thank you Lilla and team for including my piece! Warm and Happy Holidays to you!