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gillinderglass Make Art That Sells #homedecsecrets Part 3: GLASS

#homedecsecrets Part 3: GLASS

Did you know that you can take your home decor product pitch from good to great by adding what’s called “Finishing Techniques”? All this week we are sharing a peek at some of the finishing techniques showcased in our upcoming class ‘MATS: Creating Collections for Home Décor’, and giving you daily prompts to start seeing more possibilities for your art. Next up is GLASS… Glass is always a little mystifying and daunting, because it seems fragile yet strong all at once. It is ethereal, beautiful, purposeful, and practical. And we need it! Glass can be the basis of some amazing Home Décor pieces. Lighting, is a major use of glass – think lamp bases, pendant lamps, glass or crystal baubles hanging from a chandelier. Think pressed glass – something that would come out of a mold, like glasses, plates, or perhaps some decorative artwork pieces or glass tiles. Think serving

sukanart Make Art That Sells #homedecsecrets Part 2: FABRIC

#homedecsecrets Part 2: FABRIC

Imagine taking your artwork and popping onto templates and getting your own licensed home decor line! We’re talking rugs, canvas art, aprons, dishes, vases, little sculptures, and more. Did you know there are secrets to make your pitch catch the eye of an art director? We’re chatting about it all this week and sharing a peek at some of the finishing techniques showcased in our upcoming class ‘MATS: Creating Collections for Home Décor’, and giving you daily prompts to get your creative juices flowing. Next up is FABRIC… Fabric can take so many forms. It can be printed, stitched, pieced, cut and sewn into so many things. It’s a great vehicle to show your artwork. It is very satisfying to see artwork come to life on fabric – anything from a tea towel to a sofa. It feels so important and so REAL when you see your artwork actually printed

Sundance heart Make Art That Sells #homedecsecrets Part 1: METAL

#homedecsecrets Part 1: METAL

Did you know that there are things you can add to your Home Decor pitch that make you stand out? You don’t just want to show your art on a pillow, but there are ‘finishing techniques’ you can add to a basic pillow to make it really special. Today we’ll show you… In our upcoming course ‘MATS: Creating Collections for Home Décor’, top art director Margo Tantau shares finishing techniques for each of the five most popular materials used for products in this market. These allow you to play with your product to make your presentation to the client even more exciting and marketable! We hope you’ll find them inspiring, and feel confident to try new and varied looks in your product pitches. That, in turn, will make your pitch more desirable and unique. Finishing techniques are different processes that can be done by the manufacturer’s factory to enhance the

MATS Home Decor Student Showcase part 1 {January 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 January session of Creating Collections for Home Décor *** Mitzie Testani My showcase image is from Week 4: ceramics. It’s a mix of painted line converted to vector and traditional media (watercolor and gouache paint). It’s my favorite because I was able to combine typography, pattern and paint and I finally figured out how to step away from some of what I made and integrate more of my unedited, painted images. I made a ton of imagery that I didn’t use. I’m getting better at critiquing myself, I think. How did the Home Décor class help you grow? The pace and the challenges of designing for specific substrates really pushed me. I feel like I’m making better gut decisions when I work.

cbkhandcarved Make Art That Sells Want to know some #HomeDecSecrets? Join our fun free creative challenge

Want to know some #HomeDecSecrets? Join our fun free creative challenge

In our upcoming course ‘MATS: Creating Collections for Home Décor’, top art director Margo Tantau shares finishing techniques for each of the five most popular materials used for products in this market. These are very cool techniques that you can play with on your product to make your presentation to the client even more exciting and marketable! Finishing techniques are different processes that can be done by the manufacturer’s factory to enhance the material you are working with. Examples include: Placing pom poms, trims or embroidery on a pillow Embossing, shaping, or silkscreening on metal Painting or decoupaging on wood, etc. Example of some finishing techniques used on wood – products from CBK Understanding and knowing about different techniques is a great way to stand out, to be creative, and to show that you know how to add value to a design. Every day next week, we are going to

mt18 Make Art That Sells A day in the life of an art director

A day in the life of an art director

Margo Tantau, co-teacher of our upcoming class ‘MATS: Creating Collections for Home Décor’ spends a huge amount of her time on the road, mostly in Asia, where she visits the very factories where they make the 5000+ products she oversees each year. Here is a glimpse into her work travels, so you can see just what is involved in bringing your art to life on products. *This is an excerpt from our online class ‘MATS: Creating Collections for Home Décor’ which begins on May 16. Book your spot here. A day in China… Visiting the ceramic factory #inasiaagain. This is how I’ve started tagging all my trip pictures. I am both fascinated and humbled by the experiences I have as I work. I take it all in with respect and appreciation for the fact that I am part of the cycle of life here.. but also merely an observer. I learn something every

Screen Shot 2016 04 05 at 1.22.57 PM Make Art That Sells Wondering which class is right for you?

Wondering which class is right for you?

We often get asked which of our courses are right for a particular artist, and it can be hard to choose from all the awesome courses on offer! So we have created a quick roadmap of where to begin! So watch Lilla give an overview of all of the awesome classes we offer. (And don’t miss the chance to access our classes at bargain prices in our Spring Sale, on until Friday April 8!) [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/160884095[/vimeo] We have also prepared a handy PDF to help you work out which class is for you. Download it here. Our BIG Spring Sale is here!  Special pricing on all of these fabulous classes. See you in class!

showcase a1 Make Art That Sells MATS Student Showcase for Self-Paced A and B {part 6}

MATS Student Showcase for Self-Paced A and B {part 6}

We are so proud of our wonderful Make Art That Sells alumni and are pleased to showcase a  series of gorgeous work that is being produced in the Self-Paced MATS A and B classes. Today, we have student work from MATS A which helps students build a professional portfolio to sell art in 5 of the most lucrative markets: bolt fabric, home décor, children’s books, wall art, gift. *** Ella Elron-Breitman I’m taking both self-paced MATS classes. The work I submitted is for the Children’s Picture Books market. What have you enjoyed most so far about the course? So far, what I enjoyed most about the course is the ability to access the fascinating videos of Lilla Rogers reviewing hundreds of pieces of art. I find them intriguing and captivating. There is so much to learn from the reviews of art made by fellow creators. How is the MATS class helping you

showcase a1 Make Art That Sells MATS Student Showcase for Self-Paced A and B {part 4}

MATS Student Showcase for Self-Paced A and B {part 4}

We are so proud of our wonderful Make Art That Sells alumni and are pleased to showcase a  series of gorgeous work that is being produced in the Self-Paced MATS A and B classes. Today, we have student work from MATS A which helps students build a professional portfolio to sell art in 5 of the most lucrative markets: bolt fabric, home décor, children’s books, wall art, gift. *** Paula Morgan I am a student on the MATS part A self paced course.  The above work is from my main assignment work for the Home Decor assignment. What have you enjoyed most so far about the course? There are so many things I enjoy about the course, its hard to pick one, but I think its the assignments. I haven’t worked from briefs before and I like the way that having the assignments keeps me focused and challenges me too. How is

mani Natasa Kaiser Make Art That Sells Win a free place on the MATS Home Décor course (worth over $500) with our fun competition

Win a free place on the MATS Home Décor course (worth over $500) with our fun competition

Natasa Kaiser MATS Manifesto   Would you like to win a free place on our hugely popular course ‘MATS: Creating Collections for Home Décor’? The class will run again in May, and we are offering one free spot, worth £399, for someone who creates an awesome MATS Manifesto. Courtney Keller MATS Manifesto We ran a competition like this last year and were blown away by the gorgeous pieces you sent in, which we showcased here on the MATS blog over several months. We intend to do the same again this time, so it’s a great way to get noticed too. Kimberley Carter MATS Manifesto RULES OF ENTRY Here’s what you need to do to enter: Create a piece of art which summarises the feeling/inspiration/emotion/learning you associate with the Make Art That Sells experience. If you haven’t yet taken one of our classes you can still enter. Just watch some of