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MANI2016 BROOKE GLASER Make Art That Sells Manifesto Monday 2016 {part 8}

Manifesto Monday 2016 {part 8}

Welcome to Manifesto Monday, where we share some of the Manifesto artwork submitted by our Make Art That Sells Community. Would you like to experience the Make Art That Sells class yourself? Browse our live and self-paced classes here *** DALE COYKENDALL I’ve taken MATS A and Bootcamp.  I have learned so much in a short time taking these 2 classes. From reviewing Lilla’s past critiques and seeing and corresponding with all the wonderful, generous artists in the facebook group. I am learning to look at my own work with a more critical eye, step back and revise again and again. See more of Dale’s work here ***  BROOKE GLASER | Paper Playgrounds MATS Courses: MATS A and Global Talent Search. My art got a lot better as a direct result of MATS. Lilla has a method that really awakens inner inspiration and the amazing tribe of artists in the


Q1 Make Art That Sells If you were a children's book character, who would you be and why?

If you were a children’s book character, who would you be and why?

How about you? who would you be and why? Comment on our Facebook post here or share an image of your character on Instagram with your comments. Be sure to tag @makeartthatsells and use the hashtag #MATSKidBook so we can see your character! *** Would you like to develop your own characters in our ‘Illustrating Children’s Book‘ class? Do you dream of illustrating a children’s book? Would you love to create a magical world with characters that you’ve designed? Do you love the magic of children’s books and feel that you have something to offer? Then this course is for you. In five weeks, you’ll create a brilliant children’s book pitch to help you land your dream children’s book gig. You’ll get over 20 videos, weekly assignments, live weekly video reviews, interviews with publishers and illustrators and more. Co-taught by top art agent Lilla Rogers and highly-respected children’s book art


MAY Make Art That Sells May 2016 Bootcamp gallery is now live!

May 2016 Bootcamp gallery is now live!

The third gallery from our 2016 Make Art That Sells: Assignment Bootcamp class is now live! This one is an absolute cracker. You can view it here: The gallery features nearly 250 pieces of original art inspired by the awesome MAY class assignment of tarot cards! CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MAY GALLERY! There was so much fabulous work submitted in response to this brief, and we love the ongoing supportive energy in the Bootcamp community. What a generous, talented group of artists they are! Here’s a snapshot from the class: Would you like to join us on one of our Make Art That Sells classes? Graduates of our courses have gone on to win work from clients such as Hallmark, Robert Kaufman Fabrics, Oopsy Daisy, Uppercase Magazine, West Elm, Midwest CBK, and more. It is industry learning that works in the real world. Find out more HERE and start today!


mats promo 18a Make Art That Sells Reasons to take ‘Creating Collections for Home Décor: (No. 11): Grow your portfolio

Reasons to take ‘Creating Collections for Home Décor: (No. 11): Grow your portfolio

Career longevity comes from making a lot of commercially-viable art, having a recognizable style and being committed. Whether you are in the early stages of your career, or a veteran, this course will freshen up your portfolio with new pieces inspired by the weekly professional-level assignments. But more importantly, it will teach you how to present your work as collections, showcasing your ideas for product concepts, making your work instantly more appealing to art directors. Not only are they more likely to notice you, but they are more likely to buy more from you, and work with you for longer because suddenly you know how to speak their language. Take a look at what is on offer with this short video: [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/126983190[/vimeo] This course will help you transform your portfolio from a series of flat art pieces to a commercially-appealing showcase of your talent which demonstrates exactly what you are


mats promo 04a Make Art That Sells Reasons to take ‘Creating Collections for Home Décor: (No. 10): Get your burning questions answered

Reasons to take ‘Creating Collections for Home Décor: (No. 10): Get your burning questions answered

Throughout the five weeks of class you can ask any questions you like to Lilla and Margo. This is an amazing opportunity to find out the things they never tell you in art school, to discover more about what it’s like in the real professional world, and learn how to give yourself the best chance of success. Behind-the-scenes of the filming of the course with Lilla and Margo For an idea of the kind of questions students have asked on previous MATS courses, take a look at the various downloadable Q&A we share in our ‘Free stuff’ section here. Feel like this is exactly what you need? Register now! Want to learn more about the Home Décor market? Sign up for our free video series here.


mats promo 19a Make Art That Sells Reasons to take ‘Creating Collections for Home Décor (No. 9): Make better art

Reasons to take ‘Creating Collections for Home Décor (No. 9): Make better art

Since launching in 2013, Make Art That Sells has rapidly gained a reputation as the go-to place for anyone serious about making commercially viable art whilst staying true to themselves. We have been completely blown away by the response of our participants (many of whom have come back to repeat the course), and have been thrilled to see huge leaps forward in their artwork. Make Art That Sells really works, as can be seen in this blog post sharing some of the many jobs participants have landed since graduating. The Home Decor course will build on all that has been shared before, with specific guidance on how to make better art, as well as sell more of it to clients. Here are a few words from graduates of other Make Art That Sells courses, to show that the teaching can make a huge difference to artists: This is the course you need


mats promo 20a Make Art That Sells Reasons to take ‘Creating Collections for Home Décor' (No. 8): Hear industry secrets

Reasons to take ‘Creating Collections for Home Décor’ (No. 8): Hear industry secrets

As an Art Director responsible for thousands of products a year, Margo Tantau knows exactly what she looks for when seeking out a new artist. She also knows what the market wants, and how to work with manufacturers to deliver that. For the first time ever she shares that insider knowledge with you in this course, including: Weekly Art Directors’ Cheat Sheets to tell you exactly how to woo an art director, and how not to turn them off A host of details about the manufacturing process which will make you look at the art you sell in a completely different light Real examples of annotated product and collection sheets showing exactly what goes to the manufacturer – knowing this can help you make your art more attractive to an art buyer, because you can demonstrate your understanding of the process A ton of specific finishing notes for metal, glass,


mats promo 21a Make Art That Sells Reasons to take 'Creating Collections for Home Décor' (No. 7): Watch pep talks

Reasons to take ‘Creating Collections for Home Décor’ (No. 7): Watch pep talks

For graduates of our other Make Art That Sells courses, Lilla’s pep talks are legendary. This new course brings you a whole new set of weekly pep talks about the creative life, packed with tips, tricks and advice from your Fairy Artmother. Lilla also shares a series of thoughts about growing your creative business, which are sure to inspire some a-ha moments. Behind-the-scenes of the filming of the course Did we mention they are filmed in her newly decorated studio, with a ton of gorgeous products and quirky vintage finds to drool over?… Feel like this is exactly what you need? Register now! Want to learn more about the Home Décor market? Sign up for our free video series here.


mats promo 15a Make Art That Sells Reasons to take ‘Creating Collections for Home Décor: (No. 6): Get inspired

Reasons to take ‘Creating Collections for Home Décor: (No. 6): Get inspired

If you find yourself stuck in a creative rut, or feel that you have pigeon-holed yourself in one area and you need some fresh inspiration, this course will be fantastic for you. Not only do you get three trend boards to inspire you, but every week is packed with product eye candy to show you what is possible in the home décor market. Furthermore, Lilla and Margo set fun but challenging briefs that will push you outside your creative comfort zone and make you realise just what you are capable of. If you want to get inspired, don’t miss it!  Zoe Ingram’s Petit Bazaar collection for Midwest CBK, created in collaboration with Margo Feel like this is exactly what you need? Register now! Want to learn more about the Home Décor market? Sign up for our free video series here.


mats promo 16a Make Art That Sells Reasons to take ‘Creating Collections for Home Décor (No. 5): Learn from anywhere

Reasons to take ‘Creating Collections for Home Décor (No. 5): Learn from anywhere

Gone are the days when art school was the only place to learn how to make art and get into a professional art career. The Make Art That Sells online courses have helped thousands of artists build their careers from the comfort of their own homes and studios in all corners of the world. MATS: Creating Collections for Home Décor is a five-week online course which is perfectly paced to get you building a commercially-viable presentation showcasing concepts for an entire home décor collection. Class posts go live daily for five weeks, and during those five weeks you have the opportunity to be included in a live review* by Lilla Rogers and Margo Tantau, as well as asking any questions you like. The private online classroom is accessible 24/7 from anywhere in the world on your desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile, and you can check in at a time to