Month: April 2022

4/29/22

See the gorgeous work my artists have created for my classes. My courses are on SALE. Download your free Guide.

One of my greatest joys as an agent is being able to mentor my artists and also share that knowledge with our community at large on my course platform, Make Art That Sells (MATS), now in its 9th year.

 

All (except one) of the artists that we’ve taken on over the past several were discovered in my MATS classes. Why? Because I’d gotten to know them and witness their evolving brilliance. Plus they understand and have created the kind of work that is perfect for our clients.

 

Scroll down to see the work that my own artists have created in my classes (even after being represented by me), and you’ll get why I love teaching.

 

First, jump on our sale that begins today.

 

Our MATS Annual Spring Sale is now on and it’s chock full of great deals. These courses are a powerful way to focus your attention on your creativity.

 

It starts TODAY, April 29th, with 20% off every single course and up to a whopping 40% off our bundles.

 

Download your copy of our gorgeous Sale Guide here and explore everything that’s included in our big Spring Sale, plus worksheets, stunning student art (maybe yours!) and more.

 

 

and see galleries of student art, worksheets, Your Bundle Chooser, the fan favorite, the Armadillo Journaling Worksheet, and more.

 

PLUS join me today for a FREE public Zoom event and you could win a FREE place in class!

 

Here’s what else you can expect:
• Ask me anything! I will be answering your questions about my raved-about courses, your creative career and anything else you want to know.
• LIVE student pop-ups: We will be popping a lucky volunteer up on the screen to speak live about their art career hopes and goals, and possibly do career tarot.
• Hear an exclusive extract from the book that I am currently writing, packed full of all the things I want creative people like you to know.
• Five minute journaling/sketching exercise: to inspire and energize you

 

LIVE ZOOM TODAY!
April 29th 12 noon EST/5 pm GMT

 

Get the big bundle jam-packed full of all my courses to nicely fill your summer and fall schedule with creative goodness. It’s called My Semester of Art School. Or purchase individual courses, all on sale now.

 

 

Enjoy work that my artists have created in MATS classes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But wait, there’s more!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR

 

Join me Monday for our WebinART as I chat with the lovely
and view her gorgeous work.
I’ll ask her how she organizes her time, how she decided to become a full time illustrator and why, and tips for other illustrators.

Monday, May 2nd
12.00 PM ET

 

Ps. You won’t be on video; it’s a great conversation to have on in the background!
Find our entire WebinART series on our YouTube Channel HERE.

 

I hope you enjoyed the show! Check out our site to see more.
Want great art for your project? Don’t hesitate to contact us. We’d be delighted to assist you with any of your art needs.
xo
Lilla
Agent, Artist, Author
Founder, Lilla Rogers Studio
Co-Founder, Make Art That Sells

 

4/22/22

WebinART with artist Charlotte Bruijn

April 21st, 2022 — WebinART with Charlotte Bruijn

In our latest webinART, Lilla had a great chat with Charlotte about how MATS changed her life, how she structures her day, and more…

Click here to watch the replay

4/21/22

Join me as I chat with a very successful children’s book illustrator.

 
We’re excited to invite you to join us TODAY at 12:00 PM ET for our next WebinART. I’ll chat with our artist Charlotte Bruijn, who has worked on a variety of illustration projects for Penguin Workshop, Fleurus Editions, and Little Tiger, among others.

 

Click here to join our
free public WebinART on Zoom
with our artist Charlotte Bruijn
TODAY at 12:00 PM ET.

 

I’ll ask Charlotte how she became an illustrator, why she loves illustrating picture books, plus how she structures her day. You’ll enjoy her gorgeous work in a slideshow and we’ll take a few questions live.

 

We can’t wait to see you there!

 

Charlotte Bruijn, illustrator
Netherlands
Available for licensing.

 

Penguin Random House
Fleurus Editions

 

Penguin Random House

 

I hope you enjoyed the show! Check out our site to see more.
Want great art for your project? Don’t hesitate to contact us. We’d be delighted to assist you with any of your art needs.
xo
Lilla
Agent, Artist, Author
Founder, Lilla Rogers Studio
Co-Founder, Make Art That Sells
4/19/22

Guess who I’m interviewing next?

Coming this Thursday!

 

Join me Thursday for our WebinART as I chat with the lovely
and view her gorgeous work.

This Thursday, April 21st
at 12.00 PM ET.

I’ll ask her about how she knew she wanted to be an illustrator, why she loves illustrating picture books, and much more.
Viewer Q&A, too.
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We’ll be broadcasting live on Zoom here on Thursday. See you then!

WebinART link here

 

Find links to our entire WebinART series HERE.
The reason why Charlotte is so busy with picture book work is because she’s able to create dynamic poses with strong facial expressions for her characters, set in busy, loaded spreads.

 

Below: Feast your eyes on some of our artists’ gorgeous personal work, all available for license as of this writing.
Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

I hope you enjoyed the show! Check out our site to see more.
Want great art for your project? Don’t hesitate to contact us. We’d be delighted to assist you with any of your art needs.
xo
Lilla
Agent, Artist, Author
Founder, Lilla Rogers Studio
Co-Founder, Make Art That Sells

 

 

4/11/22

GIANT NEWS! We’ve taken on TWO NEW ARTISTS!

Yup, you read that right. We’ve taken on two new artists!

 

It’s like an artist shopping spree around here. When I teach over at Make Art That Sells, I have the enviable job of watching students grow into incredible artists, and there are always many I swoon over.

 

We just couldn’t resist these two stellar artists, who consistently wowed me with their class assignments. You’ll see below how brilliant their kid book work is.

 

I bet you’re not even reading this and just scrolling down to see who we’ve picked, and I don’t blame you for a minute! 🤣

 

Contact us to assign or license art. We’re happy to help you find the perfect artist or gorgeous images for your project!

 

Animation by Natasha Dewitz
We’re delighted to welcome Maria Gabriela Gama to our group! Her vibrant work depicts charming characters in magical, imaginative scenes. We find that strong colors often do well for artists and when you pair that with detailed environments, you’ve got a winning combination. She’s a gem and you’ll love working with her.
See her portfolio here.

 

Maria Gabriela Gama
São Paulo, Brazil
“I’m a Brazilian illustrator who loves everything colorful.”

 

What illustration job would you love to get (your dream job)?
Any job where I get to represent different cultures and people is my favorite job!

 

What do you listen to while you work?
It depends on my mood. I might watch someone playing games on Youtube, true crime documentaries, or I’ll be listening to upbeat music.

 

Click here to read more of Maria’s Q&A

 

 

 

Animation by Natasha Dewitz
Washington State, USA

 

“I’ve lived my whole life in the Pacific Northwest region of the US. It’s beautiful and full of inspiration, especially for someone who loves to draw. Which is something I’ve been doing since I can remember. Usually, I draw cute things — but sometimes I’ll draw things that I think are cool…cutely.”
Read Brian’s Q&A here.
Please give a big round of applause to Brian Lambert!

 

These days, I primarily find artists to represent in my classes. Brian was one of those students that consistently crushed each assignment. His characteristic bold colors were complimented by his soft, painterly rendering. Plus, he’s an absolute pleasure. I know you’ll enjoy working with him.

 

See his portfolio here.

 

 

 

Hurry! Class starts April 30th. Space is very limited. Join me!

 

4/5/22

See pretty photos of our artists’ products and sign up for my ceramics course!

We thought you’d enjoy seeing some of the products that our artists have been commissioned to illustrate.

 

BIG NEWS: We’re taking on two brilliant artists that I’ve scooped up from my Make Art That Sells courses. Stay tuned for the big announcement this Monday April 11th.

 

Contact us to assign or license art. We’re happy to help you find the perfect artist or gorgeous images for your project!
Are you inspired by all the fabulous ceramicware at shops like Anthropologie? Let’s make some cool stuff together! Whatever your level, in this ten-week course I’ll help you develop imagery, find your style, create gorgeous color palettes, and make your own personal ceramic ware.
We’ll ease in with experimental test tiles featuring underglazes, resists, lettering, and line work, and move on to hand-building kurinuki cups, plates, and pinch bowls featuring mishima, embossing, sgraffito, sculptural elements and more.
We’ll end with a tea party celebrating what we’ve made.
Hey, local Boston people! I’m teaching a ceramics course on Saturdays in Lexington, and would love you to join me. Sign up here. Hurry, class size is limited.
Voices of Justice illustrated by Jennifer M Potter (Henry Holt);
Wand Collection pencil case and Mer-mazing pouch by Sarah Walsh for (Blue Q); Birthday card by Sarah Papworth (Studio Eleven Papers).
Clockwise from top: Helen Dardik‘s puzzle (Auzou); Sarah Walsh‘s Artistic Beads craft (Djeco); Hsinping Pan‘s notebook (teNeues)
Oh My Gouache! by Zoë Ingram (David & Charles)
Left: Breathe magazine; Right: Trina’s portfolio
Left: Sarah Walsh, Wild Lives (Nosy Crow)
Right: Daniel Roode, À toi de jouer! (Milan Presse)
Our stellar financial manager Julia Parker is also the creative brain behind Blue Meridian Crafts.
Check out the gorgeous infinity scarves she is selling in her Etsy shop, with profits going to support Ukrainian efforts.
She also posted a quick YouTube tutorial on how to sew your own infinity scarf.
I hope you enjoyed the show! Check out our site to see more.
Want great art for your project? Don’t hesitate to contact us. We’d be delighted to assist you with any of your art needs.
xo
Lilla
Agent, Artist, Author
Founder, Lilla Rogers Studio
Co-Founder, Make Art That Sells
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