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Category:Alumni Success
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Lisa Baudry Portrait Make Art That Sells Alumni success 'spotlight' interview with Lisa Baudry

Alumni success ‘spotlight’ interview with Lisa Baudry

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 Lisa Baudry. Lisa has taken MATS A, B and Assignment Boocamp Tell us a little about how you got started in art and design I grew up in an environment where making things was the norm and I did alot of it as a child. If Dad needed something around the farm and he could make it, he would. He had a big welding workshop to do this and Mum sewed our clothes. My first introduction to formal art and design training was going to design school in Auckland, New Zealand in


Editorial2 Make Art That Sells Alumni success 'spotlight' interview with Stephanie Hofmann

Alumni success ‘spotlight’ interview with Stephanie Hofmann

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 alumni Stephanie Hofmann. Stephanie has taken MATS A, B, Bootcamp and entered the Global Talent Search. Tell us a little about how you got started in art and design I  studied graphic design and worked as a designer for 15 years whilst gradually getting into surface pattern design as a side line. Lilla always says “People buy your joy.” What brings you joy?’ I love illustrations that are quirky and tell a story. If I have a great idea I get super excited and can’t wait to get it realised into a


Maria Parrish logo 1 Make Art That Sells Alumni success 'spotlight' interview with Maria Parrish

Alumni success ‘spotlight’ interview with Maria Parrish

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 Maria Parrish. Maria has taken MATS A and Bootcamp. Tell us a little about how you got started in art and design Hello, My name is Maria Parrish and I’m from Guatemala living the San Francisco Bay Area. I always knew I wanted to be a creative person of some sort. When it came to college my parents told me I had to learn “computers” and I wasn’t fond of that so to please them I ended up taking a Photoshop class, that counts as “computers” right? I loved it so much


Natalie Zart profile pic Make Art That Sells Alumni success 'spotlight' interview with Natalie Zart

Alumni success ‘spotlight’ interview with Natalie Zart

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 Natalie Zart. Natalie has taken MATS B and Assignment Bootcamp. Tell us a little about how you got started in art and design Both of my parents are artists and so I grew up surrounded by tubes of paint, regularly went to my dad’s exhibitions and all art hanging on our home walls (and standing around) was by my parents. On top of that, my grandmother was a graphic designer, so no matter who I spent my childhood moments with, I either had scissors, pencils or a brush in my hand and


MANI2016 BERNA DATEMA Make Art That Sells Manifesto Monday 2016 {part 6}

Manifesto Monday 2016 {part 6}

Welcome to Manifesto Monday, where we share some of the Manifesto artwork submitted by our Make Art That Sells Alumni. Would you like to experience the Make Art That Sells class yourself? Browse our live and self-paced classes here *** MARISA PARRA Through the wonderful MATS Global Talent Search and resources, I feel that my art has been brought to new heights. I find that I’m being more relaxed when it comes to creating my art work, which is making me more in tune to my creativity. I even find myself experimenting and playing more with different mediums. See more of Marisa’s work here *** BERNA DATEMA | BERNA’S PLAYGROUND I have taken MATS A, B, Bootcamp and Home Decor, I joined the Global Art Gathering in Brighton and participated in the Global Taken Search. I took all this classes because I feel I am getting better and better in


MANI2016 NICOLA DELAMAIN Make Art That Sells Manifesto Monday 2016 {part 5}

Manifesto Monday 2016 {part 5}

Welcome to Manifesto Monday, where we share some of the Manifesto artwork submitted by our Make Art That Sells Alumni. Would you like to experience the Make Art That Sells class yourself? Browse our live and self-paced classes here ***  NICOLA DELAMAIN I have taken MATS B, Bootcamp, the Global Talent Search and attended MATS Live in Brighton. MATS has inspired me to get out there and show off my talent! Lilla and the MATS live team left me brimming with confidence and gave me a can do attitude. See more of Nicola’s work here *** AMY M ALEXANDER | CAPTAIN DOODLE LIMITED Currently enrolled with MATS A, but very excited about the Illustrating Children’s Book Course! Lilla’s empowering resources and approachable method was more than enough inspiration to prompt my enrolment with the MATS(A) Course this past January. The course has not only provided me with valuable market insight


IreneLee Make Art That Sells Alumni success 'spotlight' interview with Irene Lee

Alumni success ‘spotlight’ interview with Irene Lee

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 alumni Irene Lee.  Irene has taken MATS Bootcamp and participated in the Global Talent Search. Tell us a little about how you got started in art and design It may sound cliche to say that I’ve always been into art, design and crafts. I grew up drawing all the time and crafting a ton. On my birthday, my mom would take me to the craft supply store and let me buy a bunch of pom poms and ribbon and whatever else I was into. I just kept drawing, painting and taking photos


Katie Cannon Logo Make Art That Sells Alumni success 'spotlight' interview with Katie Cannon

Alumni success ‘spotlight’ interview with Katie Cannon

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 alumni Katie Cannon.  Katie has taken MATS Bootcamp and participated in the Global Talent Search Tell us a little about how you got started in art and design I have been an artist for all my life. I have always loved to draw and make things. I have used this passion over the years in one form or another and I really love how I can share what I see with others through my art.   Lilla always says “People buy your joy.” What brings you joy?’ I love working with color


SHARON MONTGOMERY CAMOUFLAGE MATSBSP UPPERCASE Make Art That Sells MATS Live Review Showcase (MATS A and B) part 4

MATS Live Review Showcase (MATS A and B) part 4

We are thrilled to be showcasing a 4 part series of the ‘picks’ that Lilla and Janine chose as part of the live review. Here is part 4 from the MATS B ASSIGNMENT: Illustrate your ideal wardrobe or an outfit that best exemplifies who you are as a creative. Imagine this is to illustrate a magazine article. Last month, Uppercase publisher Janine Vangool joined Lilla for a special LIVE REVIEW in our MATS Part A and Part B self-paced courses We shared one brand new assignment in each class and had over 100 submissions in each one. You can view the public galleries here: MATS A Gallery | MATS B Gallery *** KATHERINE QUINN Lilla and Janine’s thoughts: Very dreamy and beautiful and love the limited palette. It tells a story, what is the story, you want to know more about the story. *** JENNA FREIMUTH Lilla and Janine’s thoughts:


MATS Live Review Showcase (MATS A and B) part 3

We are thrilled to be showcasing a 4 part series of the ‘picks’ that Lilla and Janine chose as part of the live review. Here is part 3 from the MATS A ASSIGNMENT: Illustrate the title page of a new version of the UPPERCASE Surface Pattern Guide, demonstrating your exuberant love of surface pattern. Last month, Uppercase publisher Janine Vangool joined Lilla for a special LIVE REVIEW in our MATS Part A and Part B self-paced courses We shared one brand new assignment in each class and had over 100 submissions in each one. You can view the public galleries here: MATS A Gallery | MATS B Gallery *** LINDSAY LOWERY Lilla and Janine’s thoughts: Very radical and different! Very beautiful and paintily. Has a nice surface quality to the work, very cohesive with a nice flow. Bold with mark making, very punchy. *** MARJOLEIN ODINK Lilla and Janine’s thoughts: