DESIGN CHALLENGE - jehane's golden thread

After yesterday's report on new work from design agent Jehane Ltd - today we look at their inspiring new Instagram prompt The Golden Thread. 

This weekly challenge for artists is is perfect for building your portfolio. Anyone who signs up receives a creative prompt every Monday which also includes Bonus inspiration and gorgeous colour palettes. You can share your work on Instagram and make art friends all over the world. Who knows it may lead to a sale or licensing project! 

All these works here today were created by Jehane's artists who followed her Golden Thread prompts 'Heritage Garden' and 'Tokyo Story'. Some have already been picked up by art buyers! Every week I invite my artists to create one new sketch, illustration, OR design in response to my weekly creative prompts. Each new piece of work is linked to and informed by the piece before. The 52 weeks split into 4 main themes: each with 13 prompts.  

Sign up to join The Golden Thread here and you'll receive 52 prompts that are split into 4 main themes with 13 subject ideas.

The Golden Thread / Instagram 

DESIGN COURSE - free workshop

Elizabeth Silver is excited to announce the return of her popular FREE workshop, "Ready for Surface Pattern Clients," followed by the re-launch of the acclaimed course, "Start Your Surface Pattern Business."

Kickstart your path to success by joining us for the "Ready for Surface Pattern Clients" workshop on April 2nd and 3rd. Together, we’ll determine if your art is ready for paid client work, and then give you essential tools and strategies needed to land your first paying gigs in surface design.

During the workshop, you'll discover:

• An easy mindset shift to kickstart your surface pattern career

• How to assess if your art is market-ready

• Proven destinations for finding paying gigs

• Actionable strategies for landing your first clients

Registration is open now at www.elizabethsilver.com/workshop. Secure your spot today!

Following the workshop, enrolment to the newly updated "Start Your Surface Pattern Business," course will open. This course is tailor-made for individuals who have already created a portfolio of designs but are unsure of how to take the next steps into building a sustainable career.. Start Your Surface Pattern Business gives you a simple blueprint to set up your business foundation, zero in on the perfect clients for your work, and to pitch your services with confidence – no more procrastinating. Enrolment is open April 3-12th. 

Here's what past students had to say:

🌟 "I heard today that I got a freelance job with an online art wall company so the course is already paying off!" - Carolina Rowlinson

🌟 "I signed my first contract for art licensing with a rug company! Your course works!" - Nancy Miller

If you’ve got a collection of art and you’re looking to make a sustainable business with your creativity, this workshop and course can help you move forward with your aspirations. 

Register for the FREE workshop at www.elizabethsilver.com/workshop

Learn more about Start Your Surface Pattern Business at www.elizabethsilver.com/start

MAKE IT IN DESIGN LIVE HUB – Open now!

MAKE IT IN DESIGN LIVE HUB – Open now!

The Make it in Design Live Hub doors are open and there is so much goodness for you to enjoy!

 

With access to the kind of online creative resources you’ve only dreamed of you can level up your design work and learn from experts in The Live Hub.

• Get access to invaluable resources, practical advice, exclusive trends and expert teaching
• Learn to create designs you’ll be proud of and want to pitch to your dream clients
• Elevate your brand and business and create more income streams
• Banish creative block and get inspired all year round
• Fill your portfolio with forward-thinking design
• Learn the secrets of the creative industries you’ve always wanted to know from real-world experts
• Join a global community of artists, designers and makers who are ready to support you

AND so much more!

From January to March you can join and explore the macro trend: NEW BEGINNINGS 2023/24. Members will be focusing on the design trends Fully Charged, Psychedelic Nature and Camp Explorer. Discover how to fill your portfolio with commercial, on-trend work that is ready to pitch to your dream client and grow your creative income.

The guest tutor this quarter is Artist and Textile Designer @madebyjess, who will be offering her expert advice on how to tackle these trends in your own style.

 

Here is a small selection of members' work ….

@ninarabyjonesdesign

@clairesalisburystudios

@susiehunterdesign

@soflorarose

@ruthfischerdesigns

@natydesignprague

@dianakelleydesign

Don’t miss out - join The Live Hub today and find out more! www.makeitindesign.com/livehub/

RESOURCE - jumpstart your art licensing

Here is something interesting that landed on my desk. Artist Tina Devins has created a resource especially for those who are new to Art Licensing. Here are all the details....

'Jumpstart Your Art Licensing' is a downloadable PDF with 202 Resources to help designers get started in the art licensing business.

- 134 Companies accepting art & design submissions
- Submissions page or email is provided for each company
- Companies are mostly US, UK and some European/Worldwide
- BONUS Guide of 68 resources - art agents, tradeshows, trade publications, licensing shows & places to get featured both online & print.
- There are also lots of tips on art licensing.
- The companies accept a variety of different styles - traditional, modern, painterly, graphic, cute, etc.
- 25 pages, Instant Download so you can start contacting today!
- All information is up to date as of Autumn/Fall 2022

(I only include contact information that is readily available & don’t include private emails/names as it would be unethical to share this on a mass scale.)

Link - Jumpstart Your Art Licensing 

I licensed my first designs in 2013 and have researched hundreds of companies over the years. I know what it's like starting out and struggling to find companies. 'Jumpstart Your Art Licensing' is a downloadable PDF with 202 Resources to help designers get started in the art licensing business. - 134 Companies accepting art & design submissions - Submissions page or email is provided for each company - Companies are mostly US, UK and some European/Worldwide - BONUS Guide of 68 resources - art agents, tradeshows, trade publications, licensing shows & places to get featured both online & print. - There are also lots of tips on art licensing. - The companies accept a variety of different styles - traditional, modern, painterly, graphic, cute, etc. - 25 pages, Instant Download so you can start contacting today! - All information is up to date as of Autumn/Fall 2022 (I only include contact information that is readily available & don’t include private emails/names as it would be unethical to share this on a mass scale.) Link - Jumpstart Your Art Licensing I licensed my first designs in 2013 and have researched hundreds of companies over the years. I know what it's like starting out and struggling to find companies.

MAKE IT IN DESIGN - summer school

Floral Print above by Felicia Scholten

Join creatives from around the world for the Make it in Design international Summer School as they respond to fun creative briefs, working to the hottest new trends from just £22!

Build up your creative portfolio, have fun exploring design trend briefs and fun creative challenges and most importantly, connect with other designers around the world for four weeks of creativity and inspiration!

Class runs live for 4 weeks from 25th July – 19th August. There are tracks to suit whatever level you’re at, whether you’re just starting out or a professional designer, Make it in Design have got you covered.

>> FIND OUT MORE AND GET SIGNED UP FOR THE FUN <<

Above : Malika Buttinger

Below : Ruth Fischer

Above : Tara Axford

Below : Charlyn Southern

Above : Claire Sweet

Below : Terri Fisher

MAKE IT IN DESIGN LIVE HUB – Open now!

Talking of Make it in Design, who are running the BluePrint contest, they are also opening their Live Hub to offer resources and inspiration to designers. Here are all the details.....

The Make it in Design Live Hub doors are open and there is so much goodness for you to enjoy!

 

 With access to the kind of online creative resources you’ve only dreamed of you can level up your design work and learn from experts in The Live Hub.

✔️Learn to create designs you’ll be proud of
✔️Banish creative block
✔️Elevate your brand and business
✔️Get access to new resources, practical advice, trends and video demonstrations and more every month
✔️Learn the secrets of the creative industries you’ve always wanted to know from real-world experts
✔️Join a global community of artists, designers and makers

AND so much more!

This month in the Live Hub you can access:
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💛TAUGHT VIDEO CONTENT: Textile Designer @siobhan.bradfield joins us this month to guide us through designing a print collection for womenswear in Procreate and Adobe Photoshop with a mixed media approach.
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💛VIDEO INDUSTRY INTERVIEW: We speak with artist, designer and entrepreneur @leahquinndesign on how to manage multiple creative projects, retain your motivation and the art of delegation.
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💛COLOUR SPOTLIGHT: An exclusive on-trend Colour Spotlight, which will inspire you to kick start a new collection of work this month.
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💛TREND REPORTS: Gorgeous trend reports curated by experts @porter_and_brawn to help take your portfolio to the next level.
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💛PLUS: Get access to 6 months of previous creative content which has covered everything from innovative wallpaper design to learning how to protect your work from copying.
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💛PLUS: Access to our huge vault of invaluable downloadable resources!

 

 

The Live Hub includes a new creative topic to explore every month, with new content dropped every Monday, to help keep you on track and keep you exploring your creative skills in new and innovative ways.

 

From insightful video-based taught content from experts on all areas of design to handy downloadable resources, and from exciting design briefs and competitions from companies in industry, to interactive live streams, The Live Hub is the boost you need!

 

Here is a small selection of members work ….

Dani Obst

Nici Gabriel

Amy Onuchi

CJ Southern