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Category:Alumni Success
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DarianaMoreira profile Make Art That Sells Alumni success ‘spotlight’ interview with Dariana Moreira

Alumni success ‘spotlight’ interview with Dariana Moreira

We are so proud of our Make Art That Sells Alumni, that we are pleased to continue a series of spotlight interviews showcasing their successes and artwork. We also ask them to share how the MATS courses have helped them learn and grow. You can see more Alumni Success stories here   Today, we have an interview with Dariana Moreira of Dari Design Studio. Dariana has taken the MATS Creating Collections for Home Decor. Tell us a little about how you got started in art and design I have no doubt that my start in art and design was strongly influenced by my mom and dad, both architects, and my older sister, Dariela. My mom, in particular, believed that art, design and aesthetics can be used to create a different reality. For as long as I can remember, I have always been attracted to and interested in arts and crafts

Aigul Igembayeva Make Art That Sells Alumni success ‘spotlight’ interview with Aigul Igembayeva

Alumni success ‘spotlight’ interview with Aigul Igembayeva

We are so proud of our Make Art That Sells Alumni, that we are pleased to continue a series of spotlight interviews showcasing their successes and artwork. We also ask them to share how the MATS courses have helped them learn and grow. You can see more Alumni Success stories here   Today, we have an interview with Aigul Igembayeva.  Aigul has taken MATS A&B. Tell us a little about how you got started in art and design It was long path: I took lessons in drawing in Moscow, I studied Adobe programs, calligraphy, and took the course of typography at British Higher Design School in Moscow. Now I am learning at e-courses of Lilla Rogers, Rachel Taylor. I believe that all my experience and courses gives me diverse experience.   Lilla always says “People buy your joy.” What brings you joy?’ Drawing beautiful things, morning walking, ginger tea, cappuccino and

cbk headshot BW illustrated 550px Make Art That Sells Alumni success 'spotlight' interview with Courtney Beth Keller

Alumni success ‘spotlight’ interview with Courtney Beth Keller

We are so proud of our Make Art That Sells Alumni, that we are pleased to continue a series of spotlight interviews showcasing their successes and artwork. We also ask them to share how the MATS courses have helped them learn and grow. You can see more Alumni Success stories here *** Today, we have an interview with Courtney Beth Keller of One Little Printshop. Courtney has taken MATS Bootcamp twice and MATS Home Decor twice, plus MATS A&B. 1. Tell us a little about how you got started in art and design I started making art as a child – I remember in elementary school, cutting stacks of paper into heart shapes and other shapes, stapling it together and drawing images on the pages, essentially creating my own 1980’s stationery line. :) I always took art classes, and in junior high I won a contest drawing our yearbook cover. I started

profile pic emma allsup Make Art That Sells Alumni success 'spotlight' interview with Emma Allsup

Alumni success ‘spotlight’ interview with Emma Allsup

We are so proud of our Make Art That Sells Alumni, that we are pleased to continue a series of spotlight interviews showcasing their successes and artwork. We also ask them to share how the MATS courses have helped them learn and grow. You can see more Alumni Success stories here *** Today, we have an interview with Emma Allsup from emmajayne-designs. Emma has taken MATS A and Bootcamp. Tell us a little about how you got started in art and design. Since I was a young girl, I’ve always loved painting and drawing. I remember whenever there was any opportunity to add drawings to my school work, I’d be in my element. I used to produce full-page illustrated diagrams in my science books! My love for art and design simply grew from there on. Lilla Always says “People buy your joy”. What brings you joy? Hmmm… this is tricky one,

Carrie Chapko MATSBootcamp lettering journal 72 1 Make Art That Sells Bootcamp Student Showcase {Part 6} and testimonials!

Bootcamp Student Showcase {Part 6} and testimonials!

In our final part of the student showcase, we wanted to share a few of the handful of personal successes and what the students got out of taking Bootcamp. 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 and register HERE   SUSAN CARTER Bootcamp gets me excited and inspired about making art! I have discovered that combining and sharing the things I LOVE with the joy of art making equals MAGIC. I am having FUN and making more art than ever. Bootcamp has awakened me to soo many NEW possibilities for my artwork. I am looking forward to seeing my art turned into children’s toys, clothing, and decor collections. My art work will also look great on lots

mestudio Make Art That Sells Alumni success 'spotlight' interview with Kate Endle

Alumni success ‘spotlight’ interview with Kate Endle

We are so proud of our Make Art That Sells Alumni, that we are pleased to continue a series of spotlight interviews showcasing their successes and artwork. We also ask them to share how the MATS courses have helped them learn and grow. You can see more Alumni Success stories here *** Today, we have an interview with Kate Endle. Kate has taken Bootcamp,  MATS A & B and Home Decor. She is also signed up to more classes for 2017! 1. Tell us a little about how you got started in art and design. I have been an artist since I was about a year old. My mom saved all my drawings from when I was a toddler! So, technically, I’ve been an artist for about 44.5 years; I’ve been illustrating professionally for about 25 years. I have very supportive parents and teachers and have been encouraged to create since I

ALEXANDRA THOMPSON Make Art That Sells Illustrating Children's Books Student Showcase part 10 {Oct 2016 class}

Illustrating Children’s Books Student Showcase part 10 {Oct 2016 class}

We are so proud of our wonderful Make Art That Sells alumni and are pleased to showcase a series of gorgeous student work that was produced in our first session of Illustrating Children’s Books. Here is part 10 in the showcase series. *** Alexandra Thompson My favorite week was the week of poses. I just loved getting to know all of my characters. The more I drew each one, the better I got to know them and learn a little bit more about their personalities. How did the ‘Illustrating Children’s Book’ class help you grow? I learned so much through this class. From the business side of things, like how to submit my work to agents and what they are looking for – to working on character development and drawing techniques. Most of all, it was seeing the kind of personal growth that I was capable of if I just dedicated the time

LynnePritchard FantasyLandscape card Make Art That Sells Illustrating Children's Books Student Showcase part 9 {Oct 2016 class}

Illustrating Children’s Books Student Showcase part 9 {Oct 2016 class}

We are so proud of our wonderful Make Art That Sells alumni and are pleased to showcase a series of gorgeous student work that was produced in our first session of Illustrating Children’s Books. Here is part 9 in the showcase series. *** Lynne Pritchard | Gingermog My illustration “Lost in the Woods” was inspired the fantasy landscape imagined outside of my tiny attic window, In reality I live in the middle of urban London and the view outside my window is a brick and slate tangle of roofs, chimneys, drainpipes and historical TV aerials, which became in my imagination a magical wood my little black escapes to explore every night. It was my favourite exercise because it helped me explore and become braver with texture and colours. I began to loosen up. How did the ‘Illustrating Children’s Book’ class help you grow? I became braver with texture and colour. What did you

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Illustrating Children’s Books Student Showcase part 8 {Oct 2016 class}

We are so proud of our wonderful Make Art That Sells alumni and are pleased to showcase a series of gorgeous student work that was produced in our first session of Illustrating Children’s Books. Here is part 8 in the showcase series. *** Danelle Prestwich This image is from the “Poses” assignment. It is my favorite because I loved exploring the different poses mixed with expressions of my character. Her personality and character came alive for me during that assignment. How did the ‘Illustrating Children’s Book’ class help you grow? The class opened my eyes to the world of Children’s Book illustrating. There was so much to the business side that I was unaware of- now I feel more prepared and grounded as I am building up my portfolio to send to art directors. What did you discover about yourself? During the length of the course I discovered that I am more capable

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Illustrating Children’s Books Student Showcase part 7 {Oct 2016 class}

We are so proud of our wonderful Make Art That Sells alumni and are pleased to showcase a series of gorgeous student work that was produced in our first session of Illustrating Children’s Books.  Here is part 7 in the showcase series. *** Henna Ryynänen | Studio Spotnik In the ICB class I worked with the Giant turnip story and week 4 was my favourite. I have to admit I enjoyed all the weeks but after week 3 I really got in to this and had a huge progress in my style and way of thinking. How did the ‘Illustrating Children’s Book’ class help you grow? The IBC class helped me to realise that there’s room for everyone in the art business. No matter if your style is very groovy, bold or really minimal you’ll have plenty of opportunities if you just keep trying and drawing daily. Art career is a process. Most