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Posted on October 31, 2016.

Manifesto Monday 2016 {part 11}

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 *** JACQUI MULVAGH Having been lucky enough to be at the MATS Global Gathering last year, I then went on to join the Global Talent Search (straight in at the deep end!), and then completed MATS A and Bootcamp. As I say on my picture “MATS pushed me out my boundaries to make space for more fantastic art”. I have completed pieces of art I didn’t know I could, until I tried! See more of Jacqui’s work here *** KARA KRAMER I have taken Mats A/ Bootcamp twice and entered the Global Talent Search. Lilla has such a positive attitude towards art making and it is energizing to take any of

Posted on October 28, 2016.

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

Posted on October 24, 2016.

Manifesto Monday 2016 {part 10}

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 *** TATJANA MAI-WYSS I have taken MATS A, MATS B and am in my second round of Bootcamp. I participated in the Global talent search for the last two years, and once even made it into the second round. Lilla’s MATS classes have changed my work and my life on many levels. I’ve always dreamt of being a children’s book illustrator and still love that kind of work, but it’s been so exciting to become aware of all the other possibilities out there, and get a glimpse of different worlds of illustration and design. The class assignments regularly show me my limitations, but also what I need to learn next and how

Posted on October 21, 2016.

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

Posted on October 18, 2016.

What do art directors look for in a portfolio?

As the owner of a busy international art agency, Lilla Rogers frequently is asked “How important is my portfolio and what should I include?” Global Talent Search Winner 2014 Tara Lilly in her studio Lilla’s offered to share some insider tips with you on how you can make a strong portfolio and leverage your success as an artist! In these videos you will find out: – What to put in – What to leave out – How to make sure your portfolio tells the story of you If your portfolio is lacking in any area, get cracking with making great art to fill it! Global Talent Search Winner 2014 Flora Waycott’s #Inktober Here are some ways to get started: Check out the archive of our #mymatsprep posts on the MATS blog HERE. Join us on our MATS A and B courses which have a vault of minis and assignments

Posted on October 17, 2016.

Manifesto Monday 2016 {part 9}

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 *** ROSIE MARTINEZ-DEKKER | BELIEVE CREATIVE STUDIO I have participated in MATS A&B, Bootcamp and GTS ( I was a semi-finalist in 2013) MATS courses, contest and bootcamps helped me to elevate my design work at the next level, to establish a method, to work hard and to play while working and to create with joy. Is an inspiring yet challenging experience. I obtained a lot of valuable knowledge and resources to apply to my work including a more professional way to present and to approach potential customers. It opened my mind for new techniques, markets and ideas. I created a lot of pieces that I didn’t even knew I could

Posted on October 14, 2016.

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

Posted on October 12, 2016.

MATS B Student Work in UPPERCASE Magazine

Student images: Sharon Montgomery, Elizabeth Doyle and Amy Walters We are thrilled to see a selection of MATS B student artwork in issue 31 of UPPERCASE Magazine. Uppercase publisher Janine Vangool joined Lilla for a special LIVE REVIEW in April for both Self-Paced classes (MATS A and MATS B) and this six page spread showcases a handful of work that was selected for the review in the MATS B class. The specific MATS B assignment was to “Illustrate your ideal wardrobe or an outfit that best exemplifies who you are as a creative. How does what you make reflect who you are? Is it a floral dress? Are you a striped t-shirt kind of person? Is it a paint-splattered smock? Illustrate an idealized portrait or still life of the clothes you wear as an creative individual. “ Jess Racklyeft, Jenna Freimuth (top right), Bianca Pozzi (bottom left), Nicola Delamain (bottom

Posted on October 10, 2016.

Manifesto Monday 2016 {part 8}

Welcome to Manifesto Monday, where we share some of the Manifesto artwork submitted by our Make Art That Sells Community. Would you like to experience the Make Art That Sells class yourself? Browse our live and self-paced classes here *** DALE COYKENDALL I’ve taken MATS A and Bootcamp. I have learned so much in a short time taking these 2 classes. From reviewing Lilla’s past critiques and seeing and corresponding with all the wonderful, generous artists in the facebook group. I am learning to look at my own work with a more critical eye, step back and revise again and again. See more of Dale’s work here *** BROOKE GLASER | Paper Playgrounds MATS Courses: MATS A and Global Talent Search. My art got a lot better as a direct result of MATS. Lilla has a method that really awakens inner inspiration and the amazing tribe of artists in the

Posted on September 23, 2016.

#MYMATSPREP Day 5: Minette in your scene

Oh, man, you are a whole bunch of brilliant artists! You delight me with your imagination, sensitivity, talent. Are you enjoying yourself? Play. Visit Instagram and search the hashtag #mymatsprep to see the vast array of terrific art being created this week for the MATS Prep. You know, a few years ago we came up with the idea of a free mini series as preparation for our courses. We figured that it would be a way for the students to get geared up for class and also to get a taste for what my teaching style is like, to see if it’s a good fit. We have been wowed with the response to our MATS Preps (as I write this, there are around 2,000 posts on Instagram for #mymatsprep and over 2,500 for #mygtsprep), and I thoroughly enjoy writing them. I hope you’ve found them helpful. So today, for our