When you’re dreaming up your first home décor product, it’s important to consider the materials and substrates you’ll be working with. Today we’ll look at the qualities of different materials and how each might work as part of a collection. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/128491065[/vimeo]  If you have any problems viewing the video please click here. Download the transcript here. Fun challenge: Look at OneKingsLane.com or another favourite home décor site and find products in each of the substrate categories. See how many combine substrates, and how collections feature products made from several different materials. Share on social media: Answer the question “What is your favourite substrate/material for home décor products and why?” Include #matshomedecor @artthatsells in your answer. *** Want a piece of the $60 Billion Home Decor industry? What is home décor? It’s all the gorgeous and/or functional items in your house. It’s a booming market that needs tons of art, with

Getting paid is an important moment for any artist or designer. But it’s not always as straightforward as waiting for the $$ to appear in your account. How will you get paid? What rates can you expect? How long will you have to wait to see your fee? We’ll also discuss how to ensure you secure a fair deal for your hard work. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/128489361[/vimeo] If you have any problems viewing the video please click here. Download the transcript here. Fun challenge: Think about your dream client and start a Pinterest board of their look. What will you include? Share on social media: Answer the question “Who is your dream client and why would you love to work with them?” Include #matshomedecor @artthatsells in your answer. *** Want a piece of the $60 Billion Home Decor industry? What is home décor? It’s all the gorgeous and/or functional items in your house.

Let’s take a look at getting your products made. Which countries make most products? Who takes over once you’ve finalized your designs? What happens as your product progresses through the production line? We’ll be exploring these questions and chatting a bit about my travels in today’s video. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/128486978[/vimeo] If you have any problems viewing the video please click here. Download the transcript here. Fun challenge: Sketch 5 ceramic shapes for a collection. Put pattern on them, or illustration. Do not make them the same! Have them work together, but stand alone as well. Share on social media: Show us your sketches, or share a photo of your favourite home décor piece from your own home, and why you love it. Can’t wait to see! Include #matshomedecor @artthatsells in your answer. *** Want a piece of the $60 Billion Home Decor industry? What is home décor? It’s all the gorgeous and/or

An insight into the professional life of an art director – what we’re looking for in art and design for products, where we find it and what makes it stand out from the rest. We’ll also look at the process of working with an art director or a product team, and a typical timeline from contract signing to shelves. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/128486096[/vimeo] If you have any problems viewing the video please click here. Download the transcript here. Fun challenge: Sketch your dream room considering all the possibilities for products within it. Think it through. What does the lighting look like, and the rug? How does it relate? Try not to be predictable. Share on social media: Answer the question “What kind of home décor products would you like to see your art on?” Include #matshomedecor @artthatsells in your answer. *** Want a piece of the $60 Billion Home Decor industry? What is

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 realize 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? Watch our free video series here.

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. Collection by Lynn Gaines inspired by Margo’s ‘Field Flowers’ class trend board Make Art That Sells really works, as can be seen in these blog posts sharing some of the many jobs participants have landed since graduating: How MATS artists are rocking it Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Here are a few words from graduates of MATS: Creating Collections for Home Décor: “I felt like my world expanded while taking this course, not only through the insight and information directly from the course, but

Welcome to our brand new video series on Designing for Home Décor. We’re so glad you’ve joined us! This week you’ll gain an insight into the world of home décor and start to think about how to translate your art from paper or screen to different substrates and materials. Part 1 is below. The home décor industry is huge. Chances are you can look around right now and spot some artwork on a rug, a cushion, a coaster, a stool or a table top. What kind of home items can you picture your art on? This video series is a great introduction to our upcoming course, MATS – Creating Collections for Home Décor. The 5-week course will help you refine your ideas, design your collection and create a comprehensive, professional and winning home décor pitch presentation to wow art directors internationally. *** An introduction to all things home décor –

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… Besides the pep talks, MATS: Creating Collections for Home Décor is packed full of resources you can’t get anywhere else, including: Finishing notes for manufacturing in metal, ceramics, fabric, glass and wood/mdf (this is what helps you speak the language of the art directors, and get your products manufactured how you want) A series of Art Director’s

All the Make Art That Sells experiences are special, not only because of what you learn and how you grow, but because of who you share the experience with. Each course offers you the opportunity to join a private online community of artists just like you – others who want to make it as a professional, who also have growing pains, successes to celebrate, and advice to share. Often class participants form strong bonds with other artists in class, organizing local meetups, becoming friends and even exhibiting together at trade shows. This class is just like that—you will share the experience with a community of artists from all over the world. You can be part of something amazing, and that is something to be treasured. MATS manifesto by alumnus Annabel Tempest Gone are the days when art school was the only place to learn how to make art and get