We are so proud of our wonderful Make Art That Sells alumni and are pleased to showcase a 4 part series of gorgeous work that was produced in our first session of Creating Collections for Home Décor
Here is part 4.
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Patricia Lebedel
I choose this collection may be because it’s the first of the course (METAL) and I find it very friendly.
How did the Home Décor class help you grow?
MATS Home Decor allowed me to compare my work with others and to tell me that my style had is place on the market, why not ?
What did you discover about yourself?
I saw that nothing is ever finished and I could always do better.
How would you describe the course to a friend?
I describe the course as a very intense moment and requires a lot of work but it’s an experience to do and I don’t regret it.
See more of Patricia’s work here: Website
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Sophie Dufresne | Sophiequi
Inspired by California quails and desert flora, my collection was designed for patio living but can be used just as well inside the home. Quails are very funny, not only because of their comical plume on the head but also because of how they behave. They love to hang out in groups, shake their belly on the ground for a dust bath and prefer to run off on foot rather than fly.
As products these quirks translates into textiles of birds standing around desert flowers, a metal lantern and glass serving bowl with quail couples, a ceramic tea set for party of four, and a wooden screen and stool with patterns that evokes their running around.:
How did the Home Décor class help you grow?
Thanks to the class I went from mainly thinking of art on products applied on flat surfaces to considering all three dimensions of a product, what material it’s made of, and how it’s fabricated. Not only taking into account the art but the shape of the object as well, and creating collections instead of single products. That’s pretty big already, but another huge thing the class helped with was getting more comfortable with mockups and presentations, in large part because of the quantity of objects to present and also because of the diversity of products and materials.
What did you discover about yourself?
With the home decor market I discovered influences from the things I grew up with, my family’s tastes, and what I surround myself with nowadays. Maybe we all are more or less subject to cultural influences when it comes to products for the home.
How would you describe the course to a friend?
An intense and fun ride! The course is a step up from other courses because now we’re talking product design and whole collections. With Margo on board we get first hand material and tips from an art director send ready work to art directors. Each week she teaches us everything about a different material: metal, fabric, glass, ceramics, and wood. We get examples of how to apply our designs but we’re also encouraged to come up with new ideas and products. If we can dream it, and most importantly draw it, the sky’s the limit! The Facebook group is a feast for the eyes. There are also interviews with experts and tons of inspiration and creative tips from Lilla.
See more of Sophie’s work here: Website | Facebook | Instagram
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Kathryn Cole
Inspired by floral arranging and gardening, I created this Garden Love collection with watercolors and calligraphy. It is my favorite because I loved the combination of the calligraphy and the florals together.
How did the Home Décor class help you grow?
The class helped me grow by giving me the confidence to put collections together and find my signature style.
What did you discover about yourself?
I discovered that I can create beautiful collections in my floral watercolor style.
How would you describe the course to a friend?
I would describe the course as an intense and wonderfully creative class that helps you make some of your best work. It is filled amazing insights on the Home Decor market and gives you the confidence to create beautiful collections.
See more of Kathryn’s work here: Website | Facebook | Instagram
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Lynn Gaines | Lynn Gaines Design
This piece is a composite of all 5 weeks and substrates we got to explore in class – Metal, Glass, Ceramic, Fabric and Wood. We were given a mood board to inspire us and here’s my result! I love seeing the whole collection come together – I showed myself that I can produce a cohesive voice across products retaining my unique vision :)
How did the Home Décor class help you grow?
I learned to take all my skills and apply them to a whole new realm of products- getting to consider all the different substrates was a great challenge also – in a good way! :)
What did you discover about yourself?
That I can think 3 dimensionally with my art
How would you describe the course to a friend?
If you’ve taken MATS classes before this is different- it’s a concentrated focus about art on products, stretching what you’ve already learned and ramping it up a notch. This course will take everything you’ve ever learned and apply it in a fresh way- like Grad school for MATS, yet even if you haven’t taken a MATS course you can’t help but learn- GO FOR IT!!!
See more of Lynn’s work here: Website | Instagram
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Sandrine Monnier
I made this during one of my favorite week: ceramic. The mini was about lettering. It’s one of my favorite because I really love playing with letters and typography. I tried and I mixed a lot of different media: black pencil, watercolor, ink and I am pleased with the final result. This is exactly the kind of experiment which helped me to find my style and to grow.
How did the Home Décor class help you grow?
I tried different media and my classmates were so talented it was a great motivation for me to define my own style.
What did you discover about yourself?
I discover that I love doing hand lettering and pattern and like to see my design on real product.
How would you describe the course to a friend?
If you take this course you will see home décor in a different way. There is so much information in the course that you need to manage some time to make the most of it. It’s a good investment.
See more of Sandrine’s work here: Website | Facebook | Instagram
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Want a piece of the $60 Billion Home Decor industry?
What is home décor? It’s all the gorgeous and/or functional items in your house. It’s a booming market that needs tons of art, with over $60 billion in annual sales. Its massive growth is due in part to the popularity of home design TV shows, Pinterest, and Instagram, and stylish online retailers like One Kings Lane and Dot&Bo.
Art directors NEED your great art!
Our next live e-course, Make Art That Sells: Creating Collections for Home Décor starts January 25th and teaches you everything you need to know to create killer presentations with your art. Registration is open and we look forward to seeing your gorgeous designs.