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Philippa Stanton on synaesthesia, inspiration and Instagram for artists

A chat with Philippa Stanton Philippa Stanton, also known as 5ftinf, is a UK based fine artist and mobile photographer. She creates still life photographic compositions using simple, everyday objects, often a cup of tea or coffee, with flowers and plants, which is then contained within a quiet sense of season on her table. Her compositions are hugely popular on Instagram, where she has over 420 thousand loyal followers. In this interview, Philippa talks about her art, synaesthesia, her inspiration and why Instagram is a great way for artists to gain visibility. All images are courtesy of Philippa Stanton. Philippa will be speaking at Make Art That Sells: The Global Art Gathering on June 12th in Brighton. Q. Browsing through your online gallery feels like walking around a country house’s garden and having a peek in the pantry! A lot of your paintings are named after scents and tastes: why is

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Manifesto Monday 2015: Part 2

Manifesto Monday 2015: Part 2 Welcome to Part 2 of Manifesto Monday 2015, where we share some of the manifesto artwork submitted by our Make Art That Sells alumni. If you want to make stunning art like this, be sure to check out our raved-about online art courses. *** Janet O’Neil  Joanna Olson Marketa Rams Aimee Ray Rachel Mense

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Welcome to the Make Art That Sells new website!

Introducing the NEW Make Art That Sells website! Welcome to the Make Art That Sells new website at MakeArtThatSells.com, the home of resources, advice and courses for artists who want to make their art more commercially viable whilst staying true to themselves. If that is you, you are in the right place! Here are a few words from your host Lilla Rogers, who is thrilled to have you here (find the transcript below): As Lilla said, the site is packed with free resources, including Q&A with industry experts, top tips for building your career, inspiring videos to keep you moving forward, and more. You can also find out more about our hugely popular online courses, so make yourself a cup of coffee, take out your notebook and spend some time exploring, learning and growing. We look forward to seeing you around here often, and hope MakeArtThatSells.com helps you build confidence

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What makes a great artist?

What makes a great artist? Art agent Lilla is often asked, “What makes a great artist? What’s the difference between a good artist and a great one?” Lilla shares her thoughts in this short video – watch above, or check out the transcript below. What makes a great artist?: Transcript “I was recently asked: What’s the difference between a good artist and a great artist? And I think the answer is when you really feel that individual in the art, you know, you sense the person, they’ve come through in the work (a), and (b) in a way that’s magical and beautiful and fresh and unique. That takes time. Rome wasn’t built in a day!” Another crucially important part of an art career with longevity is having support. Being part of a creative community can be the difference between keeping going and giving up before you have had the chance

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Make Art That Sells manifesto competition winners

See the Make Art That Sells manifesto winners! We get so many wonderful comments about Make Art That Sells that we challenged our amazing alumni to submit their own manifesto. We had 161 entries and were absolutely delighted (but not surprised!) by the staggering level of submissions for the Make Art That Sells manifesto illustration competition. Lilla was very impressed with all the entries and announced an overall winner and four honorable mentions. The winner gets a free place on our wonderful new course launching later this year (watch this space!). Our runners up all win a free entry into the 2015 Global Talent Search. THE WINNER: Shannon Newlin We are delighted to announce that the winner was Shannon Newlin, whose distinctive style is emblematic of courageously and artistically being oneself with a vengeance (see her creation above). Congratulations on your stunning piece Shannon – you win a free place on the brand

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3 ways to make a living as an artist

A top art agent shares 3 ways to make a living as an artist Top art agent and former full-time illustrator, Lilla Rogers, shares the secret for making a living as an artist (after all, it’s the greatest job in the world). In this four minute video Lilla opens your eyes to a variety of new markets for your work and shows some samples of the kind of cool product gigs you might get (eye candy alert!). Watch above or read the transcript below. Gorgeous products agented by Lilla and illustrated by the artists she represents. Learn about the huge variety of art markets available to you and discover how you can get gigs like these in Hot Markets for Your Art Part A and Part B. Lilla also discusses the importance of diversifying and leveraging creative work in the art market. She talks about different hot art markets such

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The inside scoop on the Home Decor market

  Get Industry info on the Home decor market! Do you want to learn how to design for the home decor market? Do you want to get your gorgeous art on ceramics, bedlinen, wall art, furniture, soft textiles and more? The home decor market includes all the beautiful and/or functional items in your home. It covers a massive range of items – ceramics, bedlinen, textiles, tableware, lighting, cushions, vases, ornaments, wall art, furniture, storage, and so on – which makes it a huge market for artists, and potentially a very lucrative one. We caught up with Karen Capp of Oopsy Daisy, to get her thoughts on the amazing home decor market. About Karen Karen is the co-founder of Oopsy Daisy, Fine Art For Kids; Wheatpaste, Art For Teens; and GreenBox Art + Culture. She and her husband began their art company following the birth of their son. At that time,

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How to up your game as an artist

Want to know how to up your game as an artist? One of the questions top art agent and former illustrator Lilla Rogers gets asked most frequently is “Which of your artists gets the most work?” The key is in upping your game. If you’ve been wondering how to get work as an artist, watch this video – or if you can’t watch right now, find the transcript below. If you want to up your game as an artist, get more work, and learn how to make your art more commercially viable while staying true to yourself then sign up for one of our game-changing courses today! How to up your game as an artist I’m often asked which of my artists get the most work? And I’m going to tell you – sort of – the answer. And it’s all about getting work. So the artists that get the

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Student review: What I learned in Make Art That Sells

What I learned in Make Art That Sells …   Take a moment out of your day to watch this gorgeous video by Hot Markets for Your Art Part A and Part B  graduate Wendy Brightbill (aka A Girl and Her Brush). Although Hot Markets for Your Art Part A and Part B are packed with the insider knowledge that only comes from Lilla’s three decades’ of experience in the business, it’s amazing the most powerful thing people come away with is actually nothing to do with money or selling at all. But what they learn is what will lead them to making more art that ultimately does sell. Check out out now – and as a bonus you get to watch Wendy’s fabulous painting process! Are you ready to start making more commercially viable art whilst staying true to yourself? Do you want to get inside the head of

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Why do you need Make Art That Sells?

Why do you need Make Art That Sells?   Are you thinking of taking a Make Art That Sells course? We have been receiving lots of enquiries about who they are for, what they will learn and why it is valuable. Course leader and top art agent Lilla Rogers thought it would be helpful to make a short video to explain why Make Art That Sells could be a hugely important investment for your art career. In short, Hot Markets for Your Art Part A and Part B are two phenomenal class from  Lilla that will teach you everything you need to know to sell your art in the ten hottest markets in the world. If you want to make more commercially viable art whilst staying true to yourself, this is for you. Is that exactly what you need right now? Then join us, or sign up for one of