Category: Books
5/7/21
Celebrating all kinds of women today. Enjoy the range of styles and techniques.
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.
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Cover of French Flow magazine
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From Like A Girl (Sterling Publishing)
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From Rainbow Revolutionaries: 50 LGBTQ People Who Made History (HarperCollins)
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Available for licensing as of this writing.
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4/29/21
Today, we’d love to show you the work of Kelly Anne Dalton whose bright and dreamy style pulls in a vast range of commissions from science-y books for kids to updated Aesop’s tales for Editions Auzou to covers for historic middle-grade fiction for Random House. Enjoy!
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“I grew up in a secluded Victorian resort town in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania, which was the perfect recipe for a lifetime love of vintage objects with soul and playing make-believe in the forest.”
— Kelly Anne Dalton
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Watch Kelly Anne make art magic on her iPad.
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Welcome to Adventures in Idaland. Kelly Anne has crafted an entire world around the main character, Ida. With her mouse pal Scout, Ida embarks on adventures around the world as she helps animals solve all sorts of problems.
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Above: Chemistry for Kids, Quarto
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Aesop’s Fables (Editions Auzou)
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Book covers for Random House
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More beautiful illustrations
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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
4/21/21
One of the things we love around here is seeing our artists’ art out in the wild, so today we thought we’d show you some recent books and products. Scroll down to see Mara Penny’s three new books of iron-on transfers for crafts. I definitely am going to give that a try for my embroidery. Enjoy!
Contact us to assign or license art. We’re happy to help you find the perfect artist or gorgeous images for your project!
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Illustration from I Know an Artist (Quarto)
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Gorgeous products by my artists!
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Classics reimagined by Albert! (Alma Books)
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The Washington Post (Local Living cover)
For an article about about how to refresh your child’s pandemic social lives.
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Mara completed an awesome series of books of pocket-sized iron-on transfers.
They can be used for used for cross stitch, fabric paint, embroidery, needlepoint, and any other crafty project. (C&T Publishing)
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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
4/6/21
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I love teaching artists over at Make Art That Sells (where I’ve taught and discovered most of our recent spectacular artists).
Here’s a reminder that our giant Spring Sale ends this Friday, April 9th. Download your gorgeous sale guide here, which includes gallery pages and worksheets for you to enjoy.
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I have a book addiction, and I’m betting that you do, too, so apologies in advance. Today I’d love to show you brand-new books by three of our top artists.
Contact us to assign or license art. We’re happy to help you find the perfect artist or gorgeous images for your project!
Pre-order Erica’s amazing debut author/illustrator book A Year of Weeks: 52 Awesome Weeks of Trying New Things (Running Press), out next month.
Full of charming illustrations and inspiring prompts, A Year of Weeksis an interactive, imagination-sparking road map for a year of trying new things—broken into fifty-two exciting, achievable activities.
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Read early reviews of Erica’s book:
What a great idea. Erica’s illustrations and insights together are so wonderfully digestible, whimsical, and peace- and curiosity-inducing. From the first time I saw Erica’s work I saw her precious mind in the turn of a pencil stroke, her patience and humor, and that voice is right there in this book. Each activity and illustration gifts me a totally stress-free task to engage me further as a person, as a mom, as someone who wants to do more and is sometimes so overwhelmed by the wait and rush of this ride. This book makes me feel younger. Get it for yourself. And everyone you like. And a special one for someone you loathe. It’s a win-win. ―Selma Blair, actor and activist
Sometimes our most inspired moments come from the simplest challenges. A Year of Weeks is chock full of weekly uncomplicated, fun exercises to wake up our creativity, think outside the box, and dream big. Stunningly illustrated and exquisitely hand-lettered, Erica Root’s own artistic style lends an encouraging backdrop to this book of weekly activities.
―Lisa Congdon, illustrator and author
A Year of Weeks encourages us to do a very simple but difficult thing: try something new every week. With engaging illustrations and thoughtful prompts, this journal inspires us to stretch ourselves each day—ensuring that by the end of the year, we’ve experienced the lessons and growth necessary to head into the next with confidence and an open heart.―Meera Lee Patel, author of Create Your Own Calm, Start Where You Are, and My Friend Fear
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Welcome to the wonderful world of painting with gouache, with the creative guidance of popular artist and illustrator Zoë Ingram.
In this comprehensive beginner’s guide, Zoë shares everything she possibly can about getting started with gouache painting. Why gouache? Because this exciting paint medium creates opaque effects making it more vibrant and graphic than traditional watercolours, meaning you can layer it, paint on dark backgrounds and much more.
Already translated into 6 different languages and flying off the shelves!
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A follow up to Sarah’s incredible bestsellers Herstory and Wild Lives, comes another gem about fifty amazing kids who changed the world. A beautifully illustrated collection of inspiring short biographies sure to empower and motivate in equal measure.
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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
2/18/21
We’re excited to invite you to join me as I chat with our newest artist, the brilliant Albert Arrayás, TODAY on Zoom at 12:00 PM ET. We’ll view Albert’s luscious work as he provides insight into his lovely watercolor technique, what some of his favorite projects have been, how he comes up with his imaginative scenes, and more.
Albert has illustrated an astonishing 25 (!) books in his dreamy watercolor style for clients such as Penguin Random House, Alba Publishing, and Lumen Publishing.
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to join our free public WebinART
with our artist
TODAY at 12:00 PM ET
Password: Albert!
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Barcelona, Spain
See Albert’s portfolio on our site here.
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We can’t wait to see you there!
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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
1/25/21
We’re happy to announce our 5th Annual Menagerie goes live February 8th! It’s our online event which showcases fresh, new artwork by our artists based on themes that we know our clients are looking for. All will be revealed on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH in a private, password-protected gallery. Stay tuned for details in your inbox… coming soon!
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Banner by Åsa Gilland.
Contact us to assign or license art. We’re happy to help you find the perfect artist or gorgeous images for your project!
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Today, I’d love to spotlight one of my busiest artists, Åsa Gilland, who I discovered a few years ago in my MATS courses. I fell in love with her appealing characters, rich textures, and excellent storytelling.
You can easily see why she is so frequently requested for book illustration work. I’ve picked a few favorite recent pieces that I thought you’d enjoy. Scroll down to see more or jump over here to see her work on our site and read more about her here.
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Illustration from Welcome to Texas (Random House)
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My dad was a mapmaker who’d spend summers outdoors detailing aerial photos. I’d pass time in the car, drawing creatures and folks entangled in perplexing drama. I’m still pretty good at drawing in a moving car.
— Åsa Gilland
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Books, books, so many books!
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JUST RELEASED:
The first four books in a visually popping series illustrating all 50 States! (Random House)
California, Arizona, Texas and Florida are now available.
Maine and Colorado are due out in June.
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I’m crazy about this fully-illustrated large-format book beautifully illustrated by Åsa!
This is our World(MacMillan) is a colorful celebration of our planet’s cultural and environmental diversity―an unforgettable journey that brings the people, customs, and wildlife of 20 places around the world vividly to life for young readers.
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Flibbertigibbety Words: Young Shakespeare Chases Inspiration (Page Street Publishing)
With quotes and sly references to the famous works of William Shakespeare and the words he invented, this adventurous ode to language will delight readers young and old.
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These images above are available for licensing as of this writing.
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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
12/15/20
Feast your eyes on these gems in our Book Bonanza! Looking for a gift for kids to encourage their love of reading? These special books are all illustrated by our incredible artists.
We’ve included Amazon links to buy our artists’ books as it is easiest for our international readers, but we encourage you to buy at your local indie bookstore. They need your support this year more than ever!
Even better,
here is a list from We Need Diverse Books of diverse-owned bookstores you can support in your area (US only).
Contact us to assign or license art. We’re happy to help you find the perfect artist or gorgeous images for your project!
Sarah was asked to reimagine Roald Dahl’s classic Matilda.
(Penguin Kids)
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“A colourful celebration of our planet’s cultural and environmental diversity – an unforgettable journey that brings the people, customs and wildlife of twenty places around the world vividly to life for young readers” (MacMillan)
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Kelly Anne created over 200 illutrations for the classic
Aesop’s Fables, for French publisher Auzou.
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ABC Board Book
(Penguin Workshop)
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Jennifer contributed two fantastic portraits to the latest addition of the wonderfully popular
Rebel Girls series.
Pictured (left) is
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross.
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Left: “My first animal songs” with music.
(Editions Grund)
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The third book in a hilarious new series, highly illustrated throughout and with three short stories, this is ideal for newly-confident readers.
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Soon available for
pre-order.
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A huge honor, and also the first time a Non Fiction book has been included. Congratulations Zoë!
Her companion book Woodland Animals is available now, and,
NEWS FLASH! Sea Creatures will be available June 2021.
(Walker Books)
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11/30/20
Hope you’re staying sane, safe, and creative!
Here’s a great way to make your 2021 be the most creative yet: Today is the very last day of my course Cybersale, offering the best prices on my courses for the year. Jump in here.
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Join me today as I chat with my Illustrating Children’s Books co-teacher, art director and children’s book author Zoë Tucker, in a Zoom today at 10:30AM ET. We’ll answer any questions you have about this booming industry and our popular course.
Lilla and Zoë Tucker
Live Zoom
TODAY at 10.30AM ET
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Above, from left: Me, and Zoë Tucker, respected children’s book art director, author, and my co-teacher of one of our most popular courses, Illustrating Children’s Books.
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Above: Our artist, Anke Rega’s illustration for
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“I have a big love for illustrating products from stationery to pattern to home decor. I use watercolor, and sometimes gouache and colored pencils.
I‘m a color lover and I really like to do light and playful illustrations. I like seeing all the little big things in life. They make me smile and open my heart. And that‘s exactly the feeling i want to give back to you with my art.”
—Anke Rega
Berlin, Germany
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Soon after signing with LRS, Anke landed a fantastic ongoing editorial job with Better Homes & Gardens for their
“Miss Fix It” column.
Anke writes:
“It’s the perfect job for me. I did set design years ago and I love tools.
Also my mum has always done all the handy things at home and I thought this was really cool as a role model.”
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Greeting card available at your favorite specialty grocery store
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Greeting card for Calypso Cards
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Anke illustrated The Extraordinary Life of Anne Frank (Puffin)
Full color cover and 80 mono interior illustrations.
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More amazing illustrations by Anke
available for licensing
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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
11/23/20
We love when we get in samples by our artists, and we thought we’d share a few of the recent products our artists have been commissioned to create art for.
Contact us to assign or license art. We’re happy to help you find the perfect artist or gorgeous images for your project!
Beautiful wrapping and gift bags for Impression Originale.
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Up With Paper pop-up card
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Both Helen and Carolyn collaborated with Z Wraps to create these wonderful reusable beeswax wraps. (No more single use plastic wrap!)
Both agents Susan and Kim use these and love them.
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Also from Zwraps, lovely retro cloth masks with our artist Jenn Ski.
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Available for license as of this writing.
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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
9/8/20
Have you seen our gorgeous Books tab on our website, chock full of illustrated books? We thought it would be a great way for you to get ideas for your editorial projects–an easy way to see beautiful books our artists have illustrated, from cookbooks, to chapter books, picture books, board books, adult non-fiction, and more.
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Contact us to assign or license art. We’re happy to help you find the perfect artist or gorgeous images for your project!
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Below, enjoy a few of our favorite book covers our artists have created.
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Interior illustration from the fully-illustrated book,
I Know An Artist (Quarto)
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We are excited to announce that Kendra Binney’s debut picture book will be published by Page Street Kids, to be released January 2021.
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Åsa Gilland illustrated this stylish and lively cover
for the just-released teen fitness guide by Velo Press.
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Katie Vernon illustrated this moody and dreamy YA cover
for Disney | Hyperion
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Flora Waycott was commissioned to illustrate these four charming volumes for Sterling Publishing.
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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
