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Where are they now? 2013 GTS Special Studio Award Winner Daniel Roode
Last year the quality of entries was so high that we decided to offer a Special Studio Award in addition to the Grand Prize (which went to Zoe Ingram). The Special Studio Award was won by Daniel Roode, who won two years’ representation from Lilla Rogers Studio.
This past year has been an exciting one for Daniel, which has seen him stacked with work on lots of great jobs. Lilla’s producer Beth Kempton checked in with Daniel to find out more about what he has been up to, and what advice he would offer to anyone taking part this year (6 minutes):
You can see more of Daniel’s work here. And you can take his advice and ‘Dive in’ to the 2014 Global Talent Search here.
Global Talent Search prize reveal: Card license with Design House Greetings
As the deadline for registering for the 2014 Global Talent Search rapidly approaches, we are excited to unveil one final prize…
A greetings card license with Design House Greetings!
Design House Greetings works with super secret clients to produce awesome greeting card lines, and we are grateful to Company President Ceci Butler for this opportunity.
Have you registered yet? Time is running out – registration closes on Thursday and the first brief is release on August 5. ENTER NOW! You’ve got to be in it to win it!
Where are they now? GTS 2013 finalist Vesper Stamper
This week we are sharing a series of stories from the 2013 Global Talent Search Finalists. This includes our Special Studio winner Daniel Roode, and our four runners up, Emily Balsley, Josephine Kimberling, Lizzie Mackay and Vesper Stamper.
Today we are checking in with Vesper Stamper, who was the People’s Choice Finalist…
What have you have been up to since the 2013 GTS competition?
All images courtesy of Vesper Stamper. Find out more and connect with Vesper here: website / blog / facebook / twitter
Taking part in the Global Talent Search is fun and will challenge you. If you get to the semi-final (shortlist of top 50) your work will get in front of our stellar panel of judges from across the industry. If you get to the final, by then thousands of people will have seen your work. And the winner wins all of these amazing prizes, including 2 years’ representation from Lilla Rogers Studio. Last year’s winner nearly didn’t enter because she didn’t know if she was ready, or ‘good enough. She was and she won. So might you. But you have to be in it to win it. REGISTER NOW!
Global Talent Search reveal: 1:1 e-course development advice session with Beth Kempton
Beth at the Lilla Rogers Studio filming Make Art That Sells
As artists there are many ways to generate income. One particularly rewarding and potentially lucrative option is teaching online. With this exciting prize, Lilla’s producer Beth Kempton of Do What You Love has offered:
1-1 e-course development advice session (via Skype/telephone) plus a free place on the all new E-course Creation Masterclass from Do What You Love.
Beth has produced and delivered online courses which have helped thousands of creative people all over the world to do what they love – she knows how to design, develop, deliver and promote them, ensuring top quality, value for money, and a fantastic community. If you are interested in teaching online, she is your woman. You can read our interview with Beth here.
Lilla says, “Beth is a brilliant, insightful, gifted – and fun – producer who I am honored to work with. You’ll gain invaluable insights from your private one-on-one with Beth!”
This is a fantastic opportunity to consider an alternative income stream, not to mention the fact that the 2014 GTS winner gets represented by Lilla Rogers Studio for two years!
Have you registered yet? Time is running out – ENTER NOW! You’ve got to be in it to win it!
Where are they now? GTS 2013 finalist Emily Balsley
This week we are sharing a series of stories from the 2013 Global Talent Search Finalists. This includes our Special Studio winner Daniel Roode, and our four runners up, Emily Balsley, Josephine Kimberling, Lizzie Mackay and Vesper Stamper. Today we are checking in with Emily Balsley…
What have you have been up to since the 2013 GTS competition?
Taking part in the Global Talent Search is fun and will challenge you. If you get to the semi-final (shortlist of top 50) your work will get in front of our stellar panel of judges from across the industry. If you get to the final, by then thousands of people will have seen your work. And the winner wins all of these amazing prizes, including 2 years’ representation from Lilla Rogers Studio. Last year’s winner nearly didn’t enter because she didn’t know if she was ready, or ‘good enough. She was and she won. So might you. But you have to be in it to win it. Registration closes soon. REGISTER NOW!
Global Talent Search prize reveal: All expenses paid trip to Europe!
Drum roll please… New for 2014, the Global Talent Search winner will receive…
An all-expenses paid trip to England to participate in a major art event in June 2015!*
We cannot share details at this point as it is a hush-hush project – all will be revealed soon. What we can say is that if you win the 2014 Global Talent Search you are going to have an incredible experience, not to mention the fact that you will be represented by Lilla Rogers Studio for two years!
*Includes economy class air fare from your nearest major airport (if required), at least 3 nights’ accommodation and a daily subsistence allowance. The date and trip location will be confirmed to finalists at the final stage of the competition. Please note this prize is not transferable, the dates will be fixed and there will be no cash or other alternative.
Have you registered yet? Time is running out – ENTER NOW! You’ve got to be in it to win it!
Where are they now? GTS 2013 finalist Josephine Kimberling
This week we are sharing a series of stories from the 2013 Global Talent Search Finalists. This includes our Special Studio winner Daniel Roode, and our four runners up, Emily Balsley, Josephine Kimberling, Lizzie Mackay and Vesper Stamper. Today we are checking in with Josephine Kimberling…
What have you have been up to since the 2013 GTS competition?
I’ve been continuing to grow my licensing business and have had multiple lines of product launch – from fabric, stationery, handbags, gift bags and wall art, to housewares and tabletop collections, with more in the works.
I’ve been inspired to paint, and created a body of work that combines my own digital pattern work as collage with acrylics, spray paint and hand-made stencils for a unique look. I also recently signed with an agent so I could focus my time on what I love most – which is creating more art!
- I picked up painting and finished a body of work that hung in my local Seattle Anthropologie for the month of April
- I exhibited at Surtex for the 4th year in a row and for the first time at the Licensing Expo
- I signed with an agent, MHS Licensing
- To be true to my style and my voice
- That I enjoyed being challenged to draw things I wouldn’t normally gravitate towards
- That there is a huge community of amazing artists out there who are extremely talented and very supportive of each other
My one piece of advice would be to push yourself as far as you can within your style and to always do your best work.
All images courtesy of Josephine Kimberling. Find out more about Josephine here.
Taking part in the Global Talent Search is fun and will challenge you. If you get to the semi-final (shortlist of top 50) your work will get in front of our stellar panel of judges from across the industry. If you get to the final, by then thousands of people will have seen your work. And the winner wins all of these amazing prizes, including 2 years’ representation from Lilla Rogers Studio. Last year’s winner nearly didn’t enter because she didn’t know if she was ready, or ‘good enough. She was and she won. So might you. But you have to be in it to win it. REGISTER NOW!
Global Talent Search prize reveal: Tiny art creation consultation with Badge Bomb!
We are excited to share this fun new prize for the 2014 Global Talent Search from the lovely people at Badge Bomb:
Have you registered yet? Time is running out – ENTER NOW! You’ve got to be in it to win it!
Where are they now? GTS 2013 Finalist Lizzie Mackay
Over the next week we will be sharing a series of stories from the 2013 Global Talent Search Finalists. This includes our Special Studio winner Daniel Roode, and our four runners up, Emily Balsley, Josephine Kimberling, Lizzie Mackay and Vesper Stamper. First up, we caught up with Lizzie Mackay, who has this to share one year on from GTS 2013:
What have you have been up to since the 2013 GTS competition?
- You don’t have to be the winner to win! You can make your own dreams happen too.
- Always have a Plan B up your sleeve. That way, it’s not the end of the world if you don’t win. I firmly believe that when one door shuts, another one will open for you.
- Don’t overthink your design/artwork. Know when it’s ready, or, if it’s not working, to be brave and start again.
With each brief, keep in mind who will be buying the products. Knowing your target audience is important. Combine this with your own style and you’re good to go!
Taking part in the Global Talent Search is fun and will challenge you. If you get to the semi-final (shortlist of top 50) your work will get in front of our stellar panel of judges from across the industry. If you get to the final, by then thousands of people will have seen your work. And the winner wins all of these amazing prizes, including 2 years’ representation from Lilla Rogers Studio. Last year’s winner nearly didn’t enter because she didn’t know if she was ready, or ‘good enough. She was and she won. So might you. But you have to be in it to win it. REGISTER NOW!
The elephant-in-the-room question answered
What happens if you invest a lot of time, money and energy into exhibiting at a show like Surtex and then you weren’t ‘discovered’ and you didn’t have the kind of overnight success you had secretly dreamed of. It’s a very valid question, but one that no one really talks about. It’s the elephant in the room when people talk about exhibiting at big shows. But I know it’s the reality for many people, and if you are one of them, this is for you:
Let me tell you something. This industry is tough, and making it big takes time. There is fabulous work everywhere. It is easy to get jealous, distracted or disheartened. But the truth is there is room for everyone, and you have to keep making pieces and putting them out in the world. People by your joy, so have some fun!
If you haven’t already signed up I would really encourage you to join us for the 2014 Global Talent Search, as it is the perfect way to do just that.
Let me tell you something else. Last year’s winner, Zoe Ingram, thought she wasn’t good enough and nearly didn’t register. In the end she went for it, and she won. And she has been stacked with work like this ever since.
The 2014 Global Talent Search is not just about finding a winner (although the prizes are pretty amazing if you win). It’s about the courage to enter, the discipline to deliver, and the buzz of being part of something exciting. It’s about getting assignments and making art as much as showcasing your work and maybe getting shortlisted, into the final, or even winning (as someone will, and it might just be you).
Don’t let this opportunity pass. Get involved in the 2014 Global Talent Search. The assignments are exciting, challenging and fun, and you will be part of something with major buzz around it.
Registration closes soon – don’t miss out on this life-changing opportunity (and reason to have fun making great art!) REGISTER NOW!
Lilla