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showcase b1 Make Art That Sells MATS Student Showcase for Self-Paced A and B {part 8}

MATS Student Showcase for Self-Paced A and B {part 8}

We are so proud of our wonderful Make Art That Sells alumni and are pleased to showcase a  series of gorgeous work that is being produced in the Self-Paced MATS A and B classes. Today, we have student work from MATS B which helps students build a professional portfolio to sell art in 5 of the most lucrative markets: paper, baby/children’s apparel & décor, scrapbooking, editorial, party paper. *** Carrie Chapko I’m taking MATS B and this is my submission for the scrapbook assignment. I love that art for this market could be used for other markets as well. What have you enjoyed most so far about the course? The thing that I’ve enjoyed most about my MATS experience is that I am pushing myself to make art that I wouldn’t normally think to create and experimenting with different mediums and styles. How is the MATS class helping you grow? I’ve found the

mats sale lilla Make Art That Sells Last chance to bag a bargain in our giant Spring Sale (ends today!)

Last chance to bag a bargain in our giant Spring Sale (ends today!)

Here’s a quick reminder that the MATS Giant Spring Sale ends in a few hours’ time. Here’s what’s on offer: OVER 30% OFF the Big Career Bundle OVER 25% OFF MATS A self-paced class* OVER 25% OFF MATS B self-paced class* 25% OFF MATS: Creating Collections for Home Décor 20% OFF entry to the 2016 Global Talent Search (*includes access to the upcoming Live Review with UPPERCASE publisher Janine Vangool!)  There’s something for every budget in our sale, but all offers must end tomorrow. Don’t miss out – act now! The MATS team  

Jump for joy! The giant MATS Spring Sale is here! (ALL courses on sale)

Spring is in the air and there’s a sale in the Make Art That Sells shop! To celebrate the arrival of our favorite season, EVERYTHING in the shop is on offer. There’s something for everyone, whatever your budget. You can get an amazing deal on our ‘Big Career Bundle’ (saving over $200), get discounts on individual courses or book your place on the 2016 Global Talent Search at a special early bird rate. Shhhh! If you want access to the two brand new assignments to be included in our upcoming Live Review with Uppercase publisher Janine Vangool, now is the time to secure your access to MATS A and MATS B at a discounted price! These new assignments will be released on Monday April 11, and you have to be registered for MATS A and/or B to get involved. This is a flash 72 hour sale ONLY! All offers end

Screen Shot 2016 04 05 at 1.22.57 PM Make Art That Sells Wondering which class is right for you?

Wondering which class is right for you?

We often get asked which of our courses are right for a particular artist, and it can be hard to choose from all the awesome courses on offer! So we have created a quick roadmap of where to begin! So watch Lilla give an overview of all of the awesome classes we offer. (And don’t miss the chance to access our classes at bargain prices in our Spring Sale, on until Friday April 8!) [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/160884095[/vimeo] We have also prepared a handy PDF to help you work out which class is for you. Download it here. Our BIG Spring Sale is here!  Special pricing on all of these fabulous classes. See you in class!

Watch Lilla talk about the special Live Review with Janine Vangool of Uppercase Magazine

Several weeks back we announced some very exciting news for students of MATS A and B classes!  Lilla and Janine Vangool of Uppercase Magazine will be running a special ‘live review’ for MATS Part A and Part B self-paced courses in April. This is an amazing opportunity to get your work in front of Lilla and Janine!  Their feedback will be invaluable.  Read more details about this special review here. And watch Lilla explain why she’s so excited to do this! [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/160882529[/vimeo] See you in class!

showcase a1 Make Art That Sells MATS Student Showcase for Self-Paced A and B {part 7}

MATS Student Showcase for Self-Paced A and B {part 7}

We are so proud of our wonderful Make Art That Sells alumni and are pleased to showcase a  series of gorgeous work that is being produced in the Self-Paced MATS A and B classes. Today, we have student work from MATS A which helps students build a professional portfolio to sell art in 5 of the most lucrative markets: bolt fabric, home décor, children’s books, wall art, gift. *** Solvejg  J Makaretz | Tröskö Design LLC I am taking MATS A self=paced and this is my submission for the Bolt fabric assignment “Pasta & Pyrex” Market: Bolt fabric What have you enjoyed most so far about the course? The section about style! I think we all admire a number of fabulous designers out there and wish we could draw as they do – however it’s two totally different things to like a style and to actually feel comfortable producing a style. How

MANI2016 MARENTHE OTTEN Make Art That Sells MATS Manifesto competition 2016– Winners Announced!

MATS Manifesto competition 2016– Winners Announced!

We receive so many wonderful comments about ‘Make Art That Sells‘, that we challenged our amazing alumni to submit their own MATS Manifesto! We were absolutely delighted (but not surprised!) by the staggering level of submissions for the Manifesto competition. Lilla was very impressed with all the entries and announced an overall winner, PLUS 6 honorable mentions. The winner gets a free place on our wonderful Creating Collections for Home Décor that starts 16 May. All listed below also win a free entry into the 2016 Global Talent Search. THE WINNER MARENTHE OTTEN “I think it’s all written in my manifesto: I’ve been put through my paces and have emerged inspired, guided and refocused. I’ve learned so very very much and the most important thing of all: I’ve got my MOJO BACK!” Congratulations on your stunning piece  Marenthe. You win a free place on Creating Collections for Home Décor, and

showcase a1 Make Art That Sells MATS Student Showcase for Self-Paced A and B {part 6}

MATS Student Showcase for Self-Paced A and B {part 6}

We are so proud of our wonderful Make Art That Sells alumni and are pleased to showcase a  series of gorgeous work that is being produced in the Self-Paced MATS A and B classes. Today, we have student work from MATS A which helps students build a professional portfolio to sell art in 5 of the most lucrative markets: bolt fabric, home décor, children’s books, wall art, gift. *** Ella Elron-Breitman I’m taking both self-paced MATS classes. The work I submitted is for the Children’s Picture Books market. What have you enjoyed most so far about the course? So far, what I enjoyed most about the course is the ability to access the fascinating videos of Lilla Rogers reviewing hundreds of pieces of art. I find them intriguing and captivating. There is so much to learn from the reviews of art made by fellow creators. How is the MATS class helping you

showcase a1 Make Art That Sells MATS Student Showcase for Self-Paced A and B {part 5}

MATS Student Showcase for Self-Paced A and B {part 5}

We are so proud of our wonderful Make Art That Sells alumni and are pleased to showcase a  series of gorgeous work that is being produced in the Self-Paced MATS A and B classes. Today, we have student work from MATS A which helps students build a professional portfolio to sell art in 5 of the most lucrative markets: bolt fabric, home décor, children’s books, wall art, gift. *** Courtney Collins Which self-paced MATS class are you taking? MATS A Which market is your work submitted for? Home Decor What have you enjoyed most so far about the course? All of it!…The challenges of the assignments. What are you discovering about yourself? I am discovering I definitely do have a distinct creative voice :) How would you describe the class to a friend? I would tell a friend this class is perfect for building a fresh portfolio and it is SUPER inspiring.

March1 Make Art That Sells March 2016 Bootcamp Gallery is now Live

March 2016 Bootcamp Gallery is now Live

The first gallery from our 2016 Make Art That Sells: Assignment Bootcamp class is now live! You can view it here: The gallery features over 300 pieces of original art inspired by the March class assignment… to design a coloring book cover using 1920’s Hairstyles and Faces. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MARCH 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! STOP PRESS – REGISTRATION REOPENED FOR 48 HOURS ONLY! Although Bootcamp started in March, by popular demand we are re-opening the registration doors for 48 hours only. If you want to be part of this awesome class with artists from across the world, CLICK HERE to register. You will join the class from April, but will have access to the assignment from March to