6/18/18

Lots of new books and meet the artists

There’s nothing like illustrating a book or a magazine; it’s wonderful to sink into a manuscript. Today I want to show you work that our artists have done. Enjoy! We’re happy to help you find the right illustrator for your project.

Here’s a lovely illustration by Trina Dalziel for BHG Secrets of Getting Organized Special Interest Publication.

Meet Sarah Walsh

Sarah says, “I dream of owning a time machine someday but until then I enjoy cinnamon rolls, animals, art making, world culture, vintage children’s books, music & coffee.”

Meet Anne Bentley

Meet Tara Lilly

“I am inspired by something new everyday. I love to thrift shop, go to the library, or take walks in nature to get inspired,” says Tara.

Meet Flora Waycott

Flora says, “If I weren’t creating art I would love to own a cafe and tea shop, filled with flower posies and vegetables from the garden.”

Yes! Our Global Talent Search is back! Check out our top VIP judges.

Find out more here. Sign-up ends June 21st and my first assignment is released June 25!

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6/13/18

Meet the artists and a whole bunch of gorgeous pictures. Plus the GTS is back!

Check out a pile of gorgeous products illustrated by my artists. Enjoy! Let’s get some art onto your projects.

Meet Hsinping Pan

Little faces amidst Hsinping’s sweet alphabet

Meet Helen Dardik

Helen Dardik’s recent luscious pattern

Meet Daniel Roode

Daniel Roode’s charming illustrations for Éditions Milan

This lovely coloring book comes with a CD.

Daniel’s delightful characters are why he gets so many children’s book illustration commissions.

Daniel Roode says, “I try to get to nature as much as possible, meditate, day dream, collect toys and records. My heart and soul are baked in all things vintage except for making most of my art on the computer.”

Meet Terri Fry Kasuba

We asked Terri to paint more of her pets in t-shirts and this is what we got. We heart her.

Terri says, “The words I try to live by are ‘Don’t let fear get in the way. Take that first step and do it!’

Unless you are thinking of skydiving then definitely don’t do it…”

Yes! Our Global Talent Search is back! Check out our top VIP judges. The winner will join me for our Retreat right here in my garden and at the boat club. Find out more here. Sign-up ends soon and my first assignment is released June 25!

Above: Katie Vernon and Marenthe at last year’s retreat.

Above: Sarah Walsh.

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6/1/18

Just in! Wanna see some new gorgeous things?

I love nothing more than sharing photos of our artists’ products with you.

Look what came in today! First up is ‘Blanks So Much!’, a fill-in-the-blank notecard set and cloth pencil pouch by Sarah Walsh for Compendium. That fill-in-the-blank idea is brilliant, and I sure wish I had this when my kids were little.

Sarah’s newest book

Speaking of Sarah, you can pre-order her next book here. We’re pretty excited about it.

Now that my garden is in bloom, I love to add all kinds of flowers to the product shots. Which is fun. Somehow the flowers are a nice foil to the products.

Here’s Rebecca Jones‘ charmingly illustrated boxed set for Papyrus. I particularly love the patterns.

Portfolio Review Live!

Want to see me review artists’ websites? Learn all my top tips. Come hear me chat about my newest course on Friday or sign up here! Class starts Monday!

Get great art for you project! Don’t hesitate to contact us. We’d be delighted to hear from you for any of your art needs. Susan and Joanne are standing by!

Lilla

P. S. Read what our clients have to say about working with our agency here!

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5/28/18

Surtex Recap! See who came to the booth.

Guess what? This may have been our best Surtex show ever. We were delighted to chat with so many art directors. Honestly, there’s nothing like human contact. I adored seeing so many of my Make Art That Sells students, too.

Look who showed up!

We were delighted that a bunch of our artists came to Surtex including Carolyn Gavin (left) and Helen Dardik (right).

We loved every single time a client came to the booth. It was like a party. Here are Tracy Shaw and Stephanie Yang of James Patterson Books. See the books we’ve illustrated here.

Shelves full of products

We had fun styling the shelves full of our products. It’s a great way to give an instant vibe of our studio.

We had three dozen luscious portfolio books to show. Didn’t make the show? Peruse the goodness here.

Thought you’d like to see the show after we tore down the booth, lol.

Our new tote bags

We gave out our newest tote bags. Left, Marenthe; Right, Clairice Gifford for my Drawing Faces course.

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5/19/18

See us at Surtex NYC tomorrow!

How to make your next project gorgeous in one easy step: Come to Surtex at the Javits Center beginning tomorrow, May 20th through Tuesday, 22nd in NYC and let us show you our artists’ gorgeous portfolios, or simply contact us to see more!

Art Directors: Come by our booth and get a free tote bag!

Left: Art by Marenthe; Right: Art by Clairice Gifford

Let us help you find the right art to make your project magical. Drop by and see loads of fresh new portfolios. Want to make an appointment to see new work or meet the artists? Contact Susan McCabe and she’ll be delighted to arrange it.

Can’t make the show? No worries. Don’t hesitate to contact us. We’d love to hear from you and help you with any of your art needs.

xo
Lilla

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5/18/18

This is what happens when I invite my artists to make promo banners for Surtex

This is what happens when I invite my artists to make promo banners for Surtex (beginning this Sunday at Javits Center, NYC.) Lots of gorgeousness happens.

We have a TON of fantastic new work that our artists have created especially for the show. Come see the art and say hello. We would love to see you!

Want to meet the artists? Helen Dardik, Anne Bentley, Carolyn Gavin, and Terri Fry Kasuba will be at our booth, and would love to meet you. Want to meet with a particular artist? Let’s set up a time!

Drop by and see loads of fresh new portfolios. Want to make an appointment to see new work, chat with me, or meet the artists? Contact Susan McCabe and she’ll be delighted to arrange it.

Can’t make the show? No worries. Don’t hesitate to contact us. We’d love to hear from you and help you with any of your art needs.

5/16/18

I want to show you these gorgeous portfolios

How to make your next project gorgeous in one easy step: Come to Surtex at the Javits Center May 20th – 22nd in NYC and let us show you our artists’ gorgeous portfolios, or simply contact us to see more!

Here’s a sneak peek at our latest newest portfolios which we will debut at Surtex.

This lovely cover is by Trina Dalziel.

Here’s a charming spread by Marenthe.

Houses and magic by Katie Vernon

The pretty floral cover by Flora Waycott

Here are just a few of the many portfolios you’ll enjoy at Surtex. Hope to see you there!

Drop by and see loads of fresh new portfolios. Want to make an appointment to see new work or meet the artists? Contact Susan McCabe and she’ll be delighted to arrange it.

Can’t make the show? No worries. Don’t hesitate to contact us. We’d love to hear from you and help you with any of your art needs.

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5/8/18

One easy way to get great art for your project

From linens to wooden dolls–a few of the thousands of products our artists have licensed their work on. That big pillow with the cat face? That’s by Katie Vernon for Anthropologie.

Here’s a sneak peek at a few of the dozens of portfolios that our artists made for Surtex. Come see them in person (the books, that is, and even a few of the artists!)

This pretty portfolio spread is by Rebecca Jones.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the banners (tiny versions!) Come see the seven-foot-tall versions at our booth.

Wanna see what Anne Bentley’s banner looks like? Wait until you see her whole book!

Drop by and see loads of fresh new portfolios. Want to make an appointment to see new work or meet the artists? Contact Susan McCabe and she’ll be delighted to arrange it.

Can’t make the show? No worries. Don’t hesitate to contact us. We’d love to hear from you and help you with any of your art needs.

xo
Lilla

P. S. Read what our clients have to say about working with our agency here!

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4/23/18

See our workspace and read an interview with me

I am often asked how I choose who I am going to represent, what advice I have for artists starting out, and the coolest commission I’ve ever gotten (when I was a full-time illustrator). I answer these very questions and more in the latest edition of Where Women Create Magazine.

I was honored to be featured in this issue of Where Women Create, the gorgeous magazine that highlights creative women and their workspaces. I am very grateful to have such a huge Studio where I can work, enjoy meetings with my staff (seated on magenta velvet chairs!), and also make things. I hope you enjoy the article!

Read the article here: Lilla’s interview article

Subscribe to the magazine here. (I am not an affiliate; I just want to support the magazine.)

Don’t hesitate to contact us. We’d love to hear from you and help you with any of your art needs.

xo
Lilla

4/20/18

See Trina’s portfolio for Surtex–Sneak Peek

For us here at the Studio, one of the coolest parts about Surtex prep is enjoying receiving our artists’ stunningly gorgeous portfolios as they roll in over the next few weeks. We just got in Trina Dalziel’s portfolio (below, on right) and she included this magical nature journal she illustrated (on left). Come see them in person!

Trina Dalziel