Out now! The next two books in a new series of

picture books about each US state,

by Doubleday Books for Young Readers (Penguin Random House)

Buy them here and here.

The Chickentown Mystery, written and illustrated by Albert,

now available in the US! (Chouette Publishing)

Buy it here.

Some fun products for Blue Q — IBF gum wrapper and a toothbrush!

Buy the gum here.

Buy the toothbrush here.

Ta-da! We are thrilled to announce that we are now representing the mega-talent, Ruth Burrows. We know she’s going to be busy with editorial, children’s books, toys, surface design, and tons more. How do we know she’s going to be busy? Two reasons. One, her work was frequently selected for reviews in my Make Art That Sells classes, and two, she has already been commissioned to work on a sample for a children’s book–even before our official launch.

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

Originally from the UK, Ruth spent twenty years in the United Arab Emerites, and now resides in Lincoln, UK.

Her work is joyful and top-notch, just like Ruth herself. You’ll love working with her.

Lilla: Ruth, how do you stay inspired?

Ruth: I’m inspired by normal everyday things and ordinary people. I usually have my best ideas whilst out walking the dog! I love unfinished, wonky things that don’t match.

Lilla: Where do you buy your art supplies?

Ruth: I love a good old fashioned independent art shop if I can find one but my favorite thing to paint on at the moment is old Cornflakes boxes!

Welcome to the world of Ruth Burrows!

Lilla: Do you wear shoes when you do art?

Ruth: No, just fancy socks, usually mismatched.

Lilla: What was your favorite illustration assignment from class?

Ruth:West Side Story Poster from last year’s Bootcamp but honestly I love them all.

Lilla: What illustration job would you love to get (your dream job)?

Ruth: Illustrating one of those books about women who have done extraordinary things and men took the credit for it but now we’re going back and celebrating their lives.

Lilla: If you weren’t an illustrator, what would you be?

Ruth: An Odd Job Woman – I love carpentry and would love to learn about electrics and plumbing.

Lilla: Whom would you like to meet?

Ruth: I like ordinary folk, chatting to someone at the checkout is more interesting to me than someone famous.

Lilla: What do you listen to while you work?

Ruth: BBC Radio 4 or the World Service. Just talking, no music.

Lilla: How do you stay in shape?

Ruth: Walking the dog and using power tools.

Lilla: How don’t you stay in shape?

Ruth: Sitting too long glued to Procreate!

Lilla: What recent book do you recommend for a good read?

Ruth: I read every night before I sleep but rarely remember what’s going on, sometimes I have to start over to remind myself who all the characters are. I never remember the title and as soon as the book is finished I completely forget what it was about!

Lilla: How do you take your coffee?

Ruth: Instant coffee in a mug with full fat milk.

Lilla: What color combination are you most excited about right now?

Ruth: Orangey Red and Baby Pink

Lilla: Why do you like being an illustrator in 15 words or less?

Ruth: You can make something out of nothing.

Like the interview with Ruth? Read the whole thing here. Ready to assign a project with Ruth? Shoot an email to our lovely agents here.

Download her PDF portfolio or jump over here to see her work, studio, and more.

(She just received two editorial commissions).

Available for licensing as of this writing.

(She just got a picture book deal.)

(She just got TWO more children’s picture book deals.)

Available for licensing as of this writing.

(She just received a number of greeting card licenses.)

(She just received a big commission for art for a major hospital.)

(All of us loved this charming elephant tea set.)

Available for licensing as of this writing.

(The donuts change color in the water? The magnetic toppings? I want this!)

Available for licensing as of this writing.

Text by Lilla Rogers.

Manuscript and art ready to license! Contact us for details.

Text by Zoë Tucker

Personal piece

Available for licensing as of this writing.

Personal piece

Available for licensing as of this writing.

Clairice was commissioned to create the lettering and decorative border for The Secret Garden book cover. Illustration by Tasha Tudor.

Published by HarperCollins.

Check it out! I’m always thrilled when my artists take my Make Art That Sells courses. I’m delighted to show you the work that they created for the very last assignment for Bootcamp. (There were 900 students in that class. It’s a popular one). The assignment was to create a memory match card game, and my artists’ work always shines. Mama proud.

These are available for license, and as always, our artists are available to create custom art for your project.

If you’re interested in creating gorgeous, special, original toys, hop on over to MATS as today is the very last day to sign up for My Toy Pitch. It’s the very first time we’re running it, and the energy in class is invigorating! I am honored and thrilled to co-teach with former Mattel Creative Director and storehouse of knowledge, who as you probably know, is now our very own Toy, Game and Entertainment agent, Riley Wilkinson.

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

Available for licensing as of this writing.

Available for licensing as of this writing.

Available for licensing as of this writing.

One of the greatest additions we’ve ever made to the agency in almost three decades is to partner with Riley Wilkinson. He is a walking, talking human toy inventor machine, and one of my most favorite people. Read on to learn what he can do for your company.

I’m Riley Wilkinson.

This grownup never grew up.

Lilla Rogers Studio’s new Toy Design Department is now my home as Toy and Game Agent and Inventor. I bring years of award-winning know-how as a toy, game, and Children’s Content Inventor and Creative Director. I’m developing toys, games, and story world concepts with LRS artists which are available for license.

Are you a product developer, art director, or product acquisitions manager at a toy or game company? Contact me to discuss and view our concepts available for licens

I began in the 1990s designing and art directing magazines, children’s educational books, stickers, wood puzzles, fine motor skill activity kits, and classroom décor. For the next 20+ years, I developed children’s electronics, preschool and children’s games, family games, science toys, classroom activities, talking globes, novels, and sporting goods. Some Sea Monkeys swam into the scene at one point: I even pitched a carnival ride for those critters!

Mass market buyers, specialty retailers, catalog developers, toy industry leaders, and eCommerce professionals have relied on me to develop and deliver innovative, imaginative products.

CREATOR OF THE SNEAKY,
SNACKY SQUIRREL GAME.

TWO MILLION GAMES SOLD WORLDWIDE AND 6,000 5-STAR AMAZON REVIEWS

Hurry and contact us! We know this is a big deal–there’s loads of goodness–and you, our clients, are going to flip, so just reply to this email and we’re on it.

It’s time to till the soil and prune those leaves. This set of horticultural activity cards, illustrated by Sarah Walsh, will give plant lovers the knowledge they need to get planting! Contact Riley to learn more or simply reply to this email. Available for license.

Gorgeous art by Bambi Ramsey transforms the classic game of snakes & ladders into a tropical treat for kids. Game includes some delightful, surprising player pieces. Contact Riley to learn more or simply reply to this email. Available for license.

This charming board game for 2-6 players for children ages 8+ is a race through the countryside. Players navigate and accomplish tasks as they aim to be the first to win! Contact Riley to learn more or simply reply to this email. Available for license.

This beautifully illustrated card game by Mara Penny is a fresh take on the classic game of War. The fast-paced game play features educational facts about the ecosystem and food chain. Contact Riley to learn more or simply reply to this email. Available for license.