We recently interviewed the previous winners of the Global Talent Search (GTS) to share their experiences with you. We’re incredibly excited to relaunch the GTS this year, and we thought our readers would love a sneak peek into the competition process (and what it’s like to win!) directly from the winners.
Above: Beautiful products featuring Marenthe’s magical work as a result of her winning the GTS & being represented by Lilla Rogers Studio!
Today’s interview features Marenthe Otten, the grand prize winner from the last Global Talent Search, in 2016.
Some of Marenthe’s clients include: The Dutch National Opera, Oilily, Flow Magazine, Roger La Borde, Quarto Publishing, Hallmark, Running Press, and Design House Greetings
Read on to find out all about Marenthe’s experience entering & winning the Global Talent Search and what she thinks about having an agent!
Make Art That Sells: Hey, Marenthe! Thanks for chatting with us today. We’d love to start out by asking you why you decided to enter the Global Talent Search?
Marenthe: Because I wanted to win:-)
Did you think you had a chance at winning?
Yes
What did you find useful about the Global Talent Search assignments? What did you learn?
I make my best work under huge pressure. That’s what I learned. The assignments were great. I loved the stories around the assignments.
Did the Global Talent Search help you prepare for your career in any way? If so, how?
The USA was new for me. The GTS opened that part of the world for me.
What advice would you give to people who are considering entering this year’s competition?
Go for it. And give it your all. And don’t be disappointed if you don’t win. Don’t take it personally.
Did you find any of the MATS courses helpful in preparing you for the competition or for your career as an artist after winning GTS?
Yes!!
How did you feel when you won?
I cried:-)
How has winning the GTS been beneficial for your career?
The USA opened up for me with wonderful clients!
How do you like being represented by Lilla Rogers Studio?
I’m very happy with my agents Joanne and Susan. And with my mentor Lilla:-)
More magical work by Marenthe
We are so happy for Marenthe and her fabulous successes, and we’re so excited for this year’s winner! Who will it be? Will it be you?
See more of Marenthe’s gorgeous artwork on her website and on her Instagram. You can also read more details about her here.
Want to know more about the 2018 Global Talent Search? Find out all you need to know here!
Registration for this year’s GTS is OPEN! Enter the competition now!
xo
The MATS Team
