5/1/24

Check out what’s trending on Insta!

These images by our artists are getting likes and making waves on Insta.

Make sure you follow us for plenty of eye candy! 112k followers can’t be wrong.

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

Sarah Walsh
Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Kendra Binney
Jenny Miriam
Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Hsinping Pan
Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Åsa Gilland
Maruga Koops
Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Tara Lilly
Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Ruth Burrows
Available for license as of this writing.
4/23/24

See a gnome book, a dog puzzle and fairy tales to decorate.

New books and products by our artists out now!

 

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

 

Sarah Papworth
Sarah writes: “Here are two portraits of Leonora Carrington for the ‘I Know A Woman’ book and the ‘I Know An Artist’ book that both were more recently republished as ‘Connected Women’ and ‘Artistic Circles’ by Quarto Books UK and White Lion Publishing.

I wanted to make sure each felt different enough from the other. The first portrait shows Leonora as though she was one of her own paintings, and the second shows her at work. These were made about a year apart.”

 

Charlotte Bruijn
Princess Pie (Uitgeverij Averbode)

 

Jenny Miriam
Gnome Sweet Gnome

(Cottage Door Press)

“Come along with a sweet, little gnome as he takes us on a tour of his cozy mushroom house.

This silly, rhyming story features a soft, plush finger puppet toy built into the book encouraging interactive play, hand-eye coordination, and sensory and language development ”

Buy it here.

 

Kendra Binney
Fairy Tales to decorate (Djeco)

“The child embellishes each fairy tale picture with decals, paper flowers, self-adhesive rhinestones and metallized motifs.”

Buy it here.

Rebecca Jones
Doggie Days Puzzle (Mudpuppy)

Buy it here.

 

Tequitia Andrews
Book cover illustration for Tarry Awhile (SPCK Publishing)

Buy it here.

Katie Vernon
Greeting cards for Roger La Borde

Buy them here.

 

4/18/24

See how Tara Lilly rocked the Menagerie!

We continue to license loads of gorgeous images created by our artists for the 2024 Menagerie event, but there is still plenty of artwork available.

You can see everything here, in our gallery.

Password: dazzle.

Below, see the masterpieces that our artist Tara Lilly created for the event. She really outdid herself! All images still available for licensing as of this writing.

Contact us to see more!

Tara Lilly

 

 

 

 

 

4/9/24

All MATS courses are on sale now!

One of my greatest joys as an agent is mentoring my artists, and also sharing that knowledge with our community at large on my online course platform, Make Art That Sells (MATS).

Plus, I find artists for representation in MATS classes! I love that I get to know the artists in class and witness their evolving brilliance. (Get ready for some beans-spilling… we’ve taken on more artists for rep… to be announced soon!)

Scroll down to see the work that my own artists have created in my classes, and you’ll get why I love teaching.

Our big Spring Sale kicks off TODAY, with huge savings across every single one of our game-changing courses. You can expect 25% off every one of our individual courses, plus 40% off three brilliant bundles designed to boost your creative career.

Don’t miss it! You definitely won’t want to miss this – you won’t get them cheaper.

Mark your calendars because I’ll be doing LIVE ART DEMOS this Thursday April 11, Friday April 12, and Saturday April 13–You won’t want to miss this!

More details soon.

 

 

Enjoy work that my artists have created in MATS classes:
Fay Ford
Illustrating Children’s Books Course

 

Julia Christians
Illustrating Children’s Books Course

 

Zoë Ingram
Creating Collections for Home Décor course

 

Trina Dalziel
Creating Collections for Home Décor course

 

Maria Gabriela Gama
Bootcamp Special : Character Play

 

Brian Lambert
Erica Root
Assignment Bootcamp

 

Kay Wolfersperger
Editorial Course
4/3/24

See new improvements to our website

We’ve taken off the hard hats and pulled back the construction tape. Take a look at our new-and-improved homepage at lillarogers.com!

We added what our clients are seeking: Art By Theme

 

Looking for style reference to commission a new picture book? Check out our Children’s Books gallery.

Need to find a Winter Holiday image quickly? Click on the Winter Holiday gallery to see a gallery of available art!

We will be keeping these galleries updated with our artists’ latest, and also adding to the themes over time. We have tons of themes we want to add including Graphic Novels; Portraits; Mystical; Puzzles & Toy; Packaging Design; Lettering… The list goes on!

These themes are accessible from the thumbnails on our home page. Tell us what you think!

As always, if you don’t see what you’re looking for here, feel free to contact our friendly agents and we’d be more than happy to help!

Below, see some our artists’ personal work. Prepare to be inspired!

 

Ruth Burrows
 
Flora Waycott
Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Erin Vanessa
Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Sarah Papworth
Kate Mason
Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Paloma O’Toole
Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

3/18/24

A book that’s not a book, beautiful kids’ products, and more

Our artists are constantly busy creating gorgeous books, puzzles, cards, and more! Take a look at some of their recently released œuvres below.

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

Katie Vernon
this isn’t a book (Compendium)

“This might look like a book, but it’s really a hug you get to give to connect from any distance–whether across the street or across the world.

With a bit of humor and a whole lot of heart, the sweet rhymes and artwork in these pages are sure to make someone smile and feel squeezed by your love. ”

Buy it here.

Hsinping Pan
Letters to my Baby (Chronicle Books)

“The must-have baby shower gift! Share memories, love, and words of wisdom with your bundle of joy with this unique and inspiring book of letters.”

Buy it here.

Sarah Walsh
Life in a tree puzzle (eeBoo)

Buy it here.

Flora Waycott
Beautiful cards for Compendium

Buy them here.

Kendra Binney
Kids’ products for Petit Monkey

Buy them here.

Zoë Ingram
Drawing for the Soul

(David & Charles)

“So many drawing books focus on the result of your drawing, but this fresh approach looks first at the process of drawing as a means to de-stress and unwind.

The aim of the techniques and projects in this book is to create art that relaxes both the artist and the viewer of the finished piece.”

Buy it here.

 

Charlotte Bruijn
Illustration for Magazine Pomme D’api
2/1/24

It’s a Menagerie Sneak Peek!

Above: Art by Jenny Miriam
 

Our 8th Annual Art Menagerie is ready to burst onto your screen in just five days!

We know you’re going to love the incredible brand-new work that our artists have created in response to our custom assignments focused on the following categories:

  • Stationery
  • Journals
  • Greeting Cards
  • Wrapping Paper
  • Apparel
  • Baby Layette
  • Editorial
  • Children’s Books
Wanna peek into the gallery? I’ve selected a few special images to show you, just to give you an idea of the incredible gallery of work you’re going to see this coming Tuesday–over 150 brand-new images have been created by some of the top artists in the industry, just for this event.

Scroll down to see!

Erin Vanessa
Contact us to license now!

 

Mara Penny
Contact us to license now!

 

Q: How will I access the work?

A: You’ll get an email on Tuesday, February 6th at 10AM ET with a link and a special password where you can instantly view the work.

Be poised to pounce! Many images will get scooped up for licensing deals. Don’t license, but looking to commission? No worries! But hurry, because many of our artists will get booked up.

Above: Menagerie Banner Art by Erica Root
Q. What will I see in the Menagerie gallery?
A. You will see fabulous brand-new art never shown publicly before, ready to be snapped up. You’ll find a vast array of images suitable for greeting cards, puzzles, journals, fabric, children’s books, and much more!
Take a look at these extraordinary images our artists created for the Menagerie coming up on Tuesday. Thinking cards, journal covers, puzzle imagery? Yes, these are available for license!
Want to see more incredible work? Stay tuned. Watch for your email on Tuesday for the link to the gallery.
Katie Vernon
Contact us to license now!

 

Paloma O’Toole
Contact us to license now!

 

Rachael Taylor
Contact us to license now!
1/11/24

Enjoy top work by our artists!

My brand new course Manifest Your Dream Creative Career, starts Monday. Don’t miss it! Sign up now at Make Art That Sells.

In class, I’ll share secrets for manifesting, advice as an art agent and former illustrator, along with live oracle card readings from my custom Creative Career Deck!

Join me, I’ll help you achieve your creative goals garnered from my four decades of helping creatives succeed.

Below, check out a fun mix of art by our artists. Greeting card images, patterns and prints, and just plain beautiful art!

 

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

 

Åsa Gilland
Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Kendra Binney
Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Charlotte Bruijn
Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Tara Lilly
Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Hsinping Pan
Maginating

Buy it here.

1/7/24

Happy 2024!

We hope you had a relaxing rejuvenating break over the holidays. And here we are, a brand new year. Isn’t it exciting? Who knows what excitment 2024 holds for us!?

Here are some illustrated wise words and affirmations from our artists to start your year off on a good path.

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

Clairice Gifford
Available for licensing as of this writing.
Maruga Koops
Kay Wolfersperger
Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Ruth Burrows
Available for licensing as of this writing.

 

Flora Waycott
Marco Marella
Available for licensing as of this writing.
Janie Secker
Sarah Papworth
Available for licensing as of this writing.
Tequitia Andrews
Rachael Taylor
Available for license as of this writing.
12/21/23

Take a field trip with Lydia Graves!

All right kids, it’s the end of the year and no one can concentrate anymore. It’s time for a field trip!

Let’s visit artist Lydia Graves in her town of Birmingham, Alabama, and see what’s happening.

Lydia Graves
Lydia grew up just outside of Atlanta, Georgia, got a BFA in drawing and painting, and then became a nanny and portrait painter.

While working on her master’s degree in Art Education, she discovered the world of illustration and fell madly in love.

The image above was inspired by one of Lydia’s favorite cafés in Birmingham. Read more about it below!
Where is the field trip?

 

This field trip is in the Forest Park neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama. It MAYBE looks a bit like the below (but maybe not).

Above: A double page spread from Make Art That Sells Character Play class
Where are we going?

We are going to one of my favorite cafes/shops called General (IG: @generalbham)

Is it far from your home?

It’s only a few miles from my house and a block away from my teaching job. (images below)

What is it about this spot that inspires you?

Everything from the hand-painted murals to the displays is charming and intentional yet somehow still effortless.

I’ve been working on illustrations for puzzles so I used their shelves as inspiration for my most recent one. See if you can find the items that I used as inspiration (in the first image of this newsletter)!

How often do you go?

I try to go a couple of times a month when I have time enjoy an oat milk latte, maybe have a treat (above) and draw in my journal (below).

Thanks Lydia!

See more of Lydia’s amazing illustration work here.