Cups, containers, vases, mugs. You can absolutely make a living from art. Here are some products illustrated by some of the artists I represent: cat cup by Helen Dardik and blue floral travel mug by Carolyn Gavin
Lilla here. Today I’m sharing the second part of your FREE #MATSprep illustration assignment. I want you to start thinking about your amazing art career for the year ahead. What will it look like? What do you want to focus on? What are your dreams? How will you get there?
You can have a successful art career
I promise you it is absolutely possible to make a real living from making art. I did it for many years when I worked as a full-time illustrator in NYC, and now I help other artists do the same both as an art agent and through my illustration courses with Make Art That Sells. Thousands of Make Art That Sells alumni have created successful art careers – you can read some of their stories here.
Have I mentioned that our annual Make Art That Sells giant Cyber Sale is on NOW? If you’re even considering taking any of my courses in 2022, you won’t want to miss it – you won’t get my courses cheaper than this! There’s at least 25% off every single course, plus more – up to half price – off course bundles; and you can pay installments on selected bundles too, to make them as accessible as possible. Get your very own copy of our beautiful sale guide here, and click here to shop the sale.
Here’s Part 2 of your FREE #MATSprep assignment
How did you get on with Part 1? If you missed it, you can find it here. I’ve loved looking at your gorgeous art on Instagram, and I can’t wait to see what you do with Part 2.
Here’s Part 2: today, you’re going to write your dreams for the future on each cup. The guts of a career is the dream. The thing that will keep you motivated and passionate—through thick and thin—is if the work comes from your very special dream.
Art by Lori Danelle Wilson for a previous #MATSprep. What will your cups say on them?
What do I mean by a dream? A dream is a vision for your future that makes you happy. It can be anything, big or small. They’re your cups, and it’s your art career. You’re in charge.
Here’s a free worksheet for you with 9 questions to get you thinking. Fill it out – you can print it out and write your answers in, write them in your journal or sketchbook, or type directly onto the worksheet. Just do whatever works for you. Click here to get your worksheet!
Now write your dreams, joys, goals on the cups that you did yesterday. If you want, find the cup on your picture that matches your dream. A big dream = big cup. A little dream = a smaller cup. Of course, there are no rules here, and this is your very own cup dream page, so do whatever feels right for you.
Art by Anni Christie for a previous #MATSprep. There are so many different styles out there, and there’s room for everyone.
Did you feel something slightly magical about writing on the cups? When you share your art online, tell me in your caption how it went for you. I’d love to know. Don’t forget to tag @makeartthatsells and use the hashtag #MATSprep so I can find it.
Tip #1: The best dreams are the ones where you feel physically excited in your body. Note what makes your heart beat faster.
Tip #2: When you’re done, star your favorites.
Art by Jojo Clinch for a previous #MATSprep.
I’ll be sharing Part 3 on Thursday – don’t miss it! And while you’re waiting, explore our huge Cyber Sale here, and get ready to make 2022 the year your art career shines.
xo
Lilla
P.S. Tomorrow look out for some exciting news for anyone who wants to create their very own home décor line and build a career in this lucrative market … !
