Introducing MOCKLIO: Why We Built It (And What's Coming Next)
One year ago, we watched talented artists struggle to sell beautiful work because buyers couldn't visualize it in their homes. That's why we built MOCKLIO – the first mockup tool designed specifically for artists. Learn the problem we saw, why existing solutions weren't good enough, what makes our approach different, and what's coming in 2026.
Posted by
Basti
The Problem We Saw
One year ago, I was helping my friend Sarah – a talented abstract painter – set up her Etsy shop. Beautiful art. Terrible presentation: flat product photos on white. No context, no life, no reason for buyers to imagine it in their homes.
She needed room mockups – without photographers or Photoshop. So do thousands of artists. Amazing art, weak presentation.
Why Existing Solutions Weren't Enough
- Professional photography: $500–1,000/session
- Photoshop: steep learning curve, hours per mockup
- Generic mockup tools: fake-looking, not art-specific
Artists needed a tool that was:
- Actually affordable (or free)
- Fast (seconds, not hours)
- Professional-looking (not obviously fake)
- Art-specific (real interiors, proper scale)
Nothing existed – so we built it.
What Makes MOCKLIO Different
1) Built for Artists, By Artists
Purpose-built for artists, photographers, and canvas shops. Professionally shot interiors, multiple styles, designed to make your art the hero.
2) Free Forever (Really)
Image mockups are free – no watermarks, no trial limits. Professional presentation for every budget.
3) Cinema-Quality Video Renders
- Realistic lighting with ray tracing
- Camera movement through the space
- Your art integrated into the environment
- ~24-hour delivery
By the Numbers (Year 1)
- Hundreds of artists use MOCKLIO
- User satisfaction: 4.8/5
- 73% report higher sales after using MOCKLIO for presentation
What's Coming in 2026
- Monthly new room scenes (coastal, farmhouse, industrial loft)
- Mobile app (create mockups on your phone)
- AI-powered room suggestions
- Collector marketplace
Our Mission
Buyers can't imagine art on their walls – so they don't buy. We solve that with context. Our mission:
- Help artists sell more by showing art in context
- Give buyers confidence via visualization
- Democratize pro presentation (free image tools)
- Build a community where artists help artists
Why We’re Different
- Canva: great for graphics, not art visualization
- Photoshop: powerful but complex/slow
- Generic mockup tools: not art-specific, often fake-looking
- Pro photography: expensive, slow, limited variety
- MOCKLIO: purpose-built for artists and their buyers
Join Our Community
- Get professional mockups instantly
- Connect with other artists
- Stay updated on new features
- Share wins and shape the roadmap
A Personal Note from the Founder
We built MOCKLIO so artists can sell more with better presentation. Image mockups will stay free. We'll keep improving based on your feedback. Every artist deserves to sell their work.
Ready to Try MOCKLIO?
Create your first professional mockup – free, right now. Questions? We're here: contact@mockl.io • Instagram: @mocklio