Category: Books
4/23/20
April 23, 2020 – WebinART #1 with illustrator Mara Penny
Replay Link: Click here
Password: 4p^#178H
We chatted about Mara’s gorgeous illustration projects for books, cards, fabric collections, magnetic paper dolls, a zodiac embroidery kit, and even a series of wine labels.
Lucky for your FOMO, it was recorded! Watch to learn about Mara’s artmaking process, her thoughts on what makes an art director great to work with, and the fascinating way she does research for a project.
Enjoy!
4/21/20
Recently, I chatted with our team over here in Boston. I asked, “How can we contribute? How can we make this time more interesting for our community? How can we promote our artists in a fresh way that our art directors will enjoy?” Then we came upon an idea.
We’re excited to announce our new public free series: Lilla’s WebinARTs, where each week I’ll chat with one of my artists on Zoom. They’ll discuss what it was like to work on a recent project, plus show some brand-new work.
I’ll ask my artists things like what their very favorite illustration project was and why, what makes a great art director, what color combination they are loving these days, tips on working from home, what they are reading right now, and more. I’m so excited that our very first WebinART will feature Mara Penny.
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Above: From wine to witches, a few of the commissioned projects illustrated by Mara Penny
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Join us for the inaugural WebinART with Guest Artist
April 23rd at 12.30PM ET.
Password: Mara
We’ll be broadcasting live here on Thursday. Bookmark it and set your alarm!
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Nothing beats boredom like a good old-fashioned puzzle. They’re quickly becoming the new stay-in fad. There’s a reason why we keep assigning so many: they are fun for all ages. Here are a few you might like to add to your collection.
Contact us to assign or license–we’re happy to help!
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Left: Agent Susan‘s mom Anne has enjoyed several weeks working on Sarah Walsh’s 1,000-piece puzzle “All Are Welcome Here”. (Galison)
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Many hands, including Agent Kim‘s 7-year-old-son’s, race to finish Rebecca Jones’ double-sided dog and cat puzzle (Galison). This photo was taken before social distancing measures. Doesn’t that seem like ages ago?
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4/14/20
Guess who has fantastic tips on working from home? Seasoned illustrators, that’s who! I recently asked them to share their best tips for those who are working from home full-time, possibly for the first time ever. Enjoy!
Contact us to assign or license–we’re happy to help!
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– Get dressed! Everyone is making jokes at the moment, about people not wearing pants in their home office. But as someone who always works in a home office, it is helpful to get dressed nicely for work every day, to get in a busy and motivated mood.
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– Clean your space! When you are done for the day, clean up your work space so you can start fresh next morning. It really makes a difference to come to a nice and clean desk in the morning.
– Make plans: I have two schedules, one is a yearly overview with my longterm projects, the other one is a weekly planner. I fill the weekly planner on Mondays. That’s important because I don’t lose time, thinking about what to do today when I start working. It also helps me to do things I am not really motivated to do. When it’s on the planner for a certain day, I will do it, no matter what.
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A seasoned home-based full-time illustrator and mother of two, our artist Julia Christians shares her top tips for working from home:
– Structure your day. Start and stop working at the same time, every day. Have a routine. Have breakfast, get a huge cup of your favorite tea and go to work.
– It’s better to start early. Before I had kids I started to work pretty late and also worked in the evenings and nights. I feel like you have more energy in the mornings and if you have done your work in the morning, you can take the rest of the day off with a good feeling.
– Limit your time! Another thing I learned by having kids. You are more productive if you have less time.
– Put your cell phone away or in airplane mode
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Check out Julia’s latest book with Nosy Crow.
Introducing a truly hilarious and one-of-a-kind new character: Magnificent Mabel!
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Writing from Australia, our artist Flora Waycott’s shares her nurturing advice to start the day :
My number one tip for working from home is to get dressed in to something nice, as if you are going to work. I always try to accessorise with some favourite jewellery, even if I am not going to see anyone or leave the house all day. This helps me mentally prepare and I feel fresh and ready to start the day.
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Create a morning routine that you stick to every single day – mine is to make a cup of lemon water followed by a berry smoothie, light my favourite incense and check my emails. I do this every single morning and it has helped me to be more disciplined with starting work
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Want more Flora goodness? Check out her authored/illustrated book here.
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We love the lyrical tips from our British artist Trina Dalziel:
I am incredibly lucky where I live in the North of England–a footpath takes me from my house into fields and woods.
I aim to walk a few miles every day but on the days I don’t manage I still try to spend some time outside, tidying up my garden, refilling the bird feeder, ten minutes wrapped up with a coffee, even just hanging washing on the line, or standing on the doorstep gazing at the stars — but something to connect with the outdoors and nature.
It’s one of the things I most love to draw so it seems crazy to not spend time appreciating it.
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And now for some happy news…
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Fabric of the mask in front by
Carolyn Gavin
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We have the most awesomest financial manager ever! Julia Parker has been part of a brigade of roughly eight women in the greater Boston area sewing masks for two local hospitals and a homeless shelter.
There has been much sanitizing and sharing of supplies and a wonderful community has been borne of the need to provide for our front-line workers and unsheltered community. Lilla Rogers Studio has donated over 50 yards of fabric to this endeavor.
Thank you so much to Julia and to all the health care workers keeping us safe every day.
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3/24/20
Wow. What crazy times these are! Hope you’re finding things to do to keep you happy.
Social tips from the Agents
I just got off a Skype with my fabulous agent colleagues Susan and Kim. I asked them what they are doing to get their social fix. Here’s their advice: Susan’s Social Tip:
“Call a different person every night. Go down your list. It might be a neighbor, an old friend. Reach out to someone you haven’t spoken to in a long time.”
Kim’s Social Tip:
“Make a virtual dinner date with a few friends or family. Set a time to FaceTime or Zoom, and enjoy your dinner and drinks together.”
Business learning for creative people
I’m absolutely blown away that over 9,000 people (as of this writing) have signed up for my MATS MBA (Money Bad Ass) course which co-founder Beth Kempton and I are now offering for free. We wanted to do something to help our community and this course felt very timely. It’s a robust course with videos and downloadables to help you both negotiate this phase and be ready with your big dreams when this has all passed, as it will. Read more here.
Bootcamp Flash Sale
Tired of reading the news? Need a creative focus? Join me every Monday for creative lessons in Assignment Bootcamp now through the end of June. More info here. Sale ends Thursday.
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Here are some books and products to keep you entertained while holed-up at home.
Contact us to assign or license–we’re happy to help!
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Maybe it’s time to do some comfort cooking with the family. Check out this wonderful recipe book of comfort foods by Quarto with cover by Clairice Gifford.
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This book of beautiful butterflies is full of press-out designs intricately decorated with foil and perfect for all ages to color in. By Nosy Crow.
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Fabulous family fun in a box! These bright puzzles by Galison/Mudpuppy will keep you (and the kids) happy and entertained any day.
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Don’t forget to get out into nature during this time–breathing only at socially acceptable distances–and record your observations in this lovely journal.
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If staying inside is more your scene, this might help you cope. Gorgeous packaging by Helen Dardik
for Seattle Chocolate.
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If not chocolate, then maybe enjoy some Chardonnay with a
beautiful label by Mara Penny
for Chateau Ste Michelle winery.
Available now
at your local wine shop.
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Together we are facing an unprecedented, challenging time. In the face of this, we want you to know that the MATS community is here for you. We know we need tools and innovation to allow us to imagine a new kind of future, where we can be creative in the way we generate money to support our families, pay the bills, and help keep our local communities thriving.
That’s why we are gifting every single person in our community a free place on our online course MATS MBA (Money BadAss). Please share this with anyone who needs it, and invite them into the MATS family.
This course is usually £179 (approx. $220) but you can access it for free right now.
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I hope you enjoyed the show! 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. Get to know us here! xo
Lilla
Founder, Lilla Rogers Studio
Co-Founder, Make Art That Sells courses
P. S. Read what our clients have to say about working with our agency here!
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2/20/20
Here’s why we went nuts the very first time we saw Katie Vernon’s work: We loved her original style and her mastery of watercolor mixed with a dollop of charming weirdness, and we think this is why so many art directors–from Porsche to Anthropologie–commission her work.
We put together a show of some of our favorite projects that Katie has illustrated, from books, to teepees, to giant maps.
Contact us to assign or license–we’re happy to help!
Illustration for “Plant Inspirations” by Storey Publishing
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“A few of my favorite things besides making art are sparkling water, rearranging furniture, and watching two different species of animals become friends.”
— Katie Vernon
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BOOKS
Below: Katie’s “Plant Insipirations” for Storey Publishing. Includes 50 illustrated affirmation cards with a pull-out tabletop frame included to display favorite sayings. Buy it here.
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Storey Publishing
Mapping, Tracking & Journaling Activities
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Part of a Collection for Anthropologie
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Wall Art for Crate & Kids
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Tons of cards and products for Roger la Borde
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What to Pack when Glamping for Porsche on Pinterest
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MORE LOVELY ILLOS FOR YOU
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Available for license as of this writing
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I hope you enjoyed the show! 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. Get to know us
here!
xo
Lilla
Founder, Lilla Rogers Studio
Co-Founder, Make Art That Sells courses
12/23/19
What happens when you take art and make it into full-size, 3-D characters? Jennifer M Potter’s art comes to life in a Hong Kong mall!
Contact us to assign or license–we’re happy to help!
Jennifer M Potter
A magical display at a mall in Hong Kong
Every now and then we get an assignment for one of our artists that is truly unusual and spectacular. Jennifer M Potter’s dreamy story-telling illustrations were translated into full-size magical pop-up backdrops and 3D characters for Pacific Place, a mall in Hong Kong. Amazing!
Pacific Place Mall, Hong Kong
Happy holidays from all of us at Lilla Rogers Studio! Enjoy some of our artists’ images on a holiday theme.
Marco Marella
Animation by Natasha Dewitz
Tara Lilly
KardZee
Marenthe
Flow Magazine
Erica Root
Available for license at time of writing
Trina Dalziel
The Book of New Family Traditions – Running Press
Buy it here
Bambi Ramsey
Available for license at time of writing
John Coulter
Available for license at time of writing
Ann Boyajian
TAG Ltd
It’s almost time for our 4th annual Lilla’s Art MENAGERIE
Mara Penny
I hope you enjoyed the show! 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. Get to know us
here!
xo
Lilla
Founder, Lilla Rogers Studio
Co-Founder, Make Art That Sells courses
P. S. Read what our clients have to say about working with our agency
here!
12/11/19
We’re delighted to show you work one of our busiest artists, Rebecca Jones. Below, enjoy her newest books, illustrated toys, games and tableware for kids, and the even her latest fabric collection.
Contact us to assign or license–we’re happy to help!
Rebecca Jones
Illustration for puzzle by Crocodile Creek
Animation by Natasha Dewitz
I love to drink tea, stare out of my studio window and draw and paint the imaginary creatures that wander by.
–Rebecca Jones
Doggies! Available for license as of this writing
Books
Campbell Books
Just released! Buy it here.
Series of coloring books for Nosy Crow
Buy them here
Stationery & other fun products!
A mix of greeting cards for various companies
Fika packaging
Galison/Mudpuppy unicorn puzzle
Buy it here
Rebecca Jones’ work is applicable for so many types of products
Tableware for Crocodile Creek/Petit Monkey
Illustration for puzzle by Crocodile Creek
Puzzle illustration for Galison/Mudpuppy
Buy it here
Bolt Fabric Collections
Clothworks “Dreaming of Snow” Collection available now
Clothworks “Oceans Away” Collection
Available Spring 2020
Clothworks “Dreaming of Snow” Collection
Buy it here
Beautiful birds
Available for license as of this writing
I hope you enjoyed the show! 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. Get to know us
here!
xo
Lilla
Founder, Lilla Rogers Studio
Co-Founder, Make Art That Sells courses
P. S. Read what our clients have to say about working with our agency
here!
12/6/19
Every year, we love to provide our readers with a curated sample of our artists’ products for sale on their own Etsy shops and through some of our favorite clients. Check out these stunning resin ornaments, lovely fabric, funny socks, prints and more, to help you with your holiday shopping.
—>We’re excited to announce our Holiday Gift Giveaway. Win a Lilla Rogers Studio tote bag chock full of our artists’ yummy products. Take a look at the video below to see the goodness.
Contact us to assign or license–we’re happy to help!
Giveaway
LRS Holiday Gift Giveaway!
How to enter: Follow us on
Instagram and tag a friend.
We’ll select a winner at random on Tuesday, December 10th, 2019. You’ll be notified if you’ve won.
Win all these LRS artists’ products shown in this video:
Mara Penny – Practical Witches Spell Book (Running Press)
Daniel Roode – A toi de jouer! — Musical Board Book (Editions Milan)
Our artists’ online shops are open for business!
Kendra Binney
Magical holiday ornaments
Buy them here
Anke Rega
Art print of a watercolor illustration.
Inspiration for your everyday morning routine.
Buy it here
Zoe Ingram
Super charming fabric for your next sewing project
Buy them here
Carolyn Gavin
Little But Fierce Riso Limited Edition Print
Buy it here
Katie Vernon
Quirky prints and originals
Buy them here
Rachael Taylor
Custom jackets
Buy it here
Julia Parker – our very own LRS lady!
Cute bears, pouches and tote bags by our Financial manager
Buy them here!
OTHER GREAT GIFTS
Hsinping Pan
Signature Advent Calendar for L’Occitane En Provence
Buy it here
Sarah Papworth
Fully illustrated picture book for Fleurus Éditions
Buy it here
Helen Dardik
Charming gift bag and ornament deer for Roger la Borde
Buy it here
Buy it here
Sarah Walsh
Proud Plant Mom shopping bag and socks by Blue Q
Buy it here
Buy it here
Beth Kempton
My fabulous co-founder of Make Art That Sells and brilliant author Beth Kempton’s latest book on keeping your cool and enjoying the holidays all wrapped up in this precious volume.
Buy it here
I hope you enjoyed the show! 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. Get to know us
here!
xo
Lilla
Founder, Lilla Rogers Studio
Co-Founder, Make Art That Sells courses
P. S. Read what our clients have to say about working with our agency
here!
11/18/19
Today, we’re delighted to present a number of stellar pieces by our artist Clairice Gifford, a master of illustrated typography and a brilliant colorist.
Understandably, she is often commissioned to create sensational solutions for magazine spreads, book covers, greeting cards, fabric collections, and even cookie packaging.
Lilla:What color combination are you most excited about right now?
Clairice: I never get tired of oranges and pinks.
Clairice’s clients include Clarkson Potter, Editions Auzou, Papyrus, Real Simple Magazine, Workman Publishing, The Boston Globe Magazine, and plenty more.
Contact us to assign or license–we’re happy to help!
Animation by Natasha Dewitz
Meet Clairice Gifford
“I especially love vintage lettering and designs, traveling and textiles. Besides art, I enjoy good food, books, interesting podcasts and traveling when I get the chance.”
Clairice’s workspace. Why are we not surprised that it’s neat as a pin? And that floor!
Books
Cover of “The Little Women Cookbook” for Quarto
Buy it here
Cover of Flow’s “A Book That Takes Its Time”
Buy it here
Cover of “A Year of Reading Aloud” for Hodder & Stoughton
Buy it here
Cover of “The Happiness Project” for Clarkson Potter
Buy it here
Magazines
Three images above for Flow Magazine
Map illustration for Entertainment Weekly
Cards
Cards illustrated by Clairice Gifford for Pinhole Press
Available for license as of writing
Products
Cookie Packaging for Fika
Calendar for Amber Lotus
Buy it here
Bohemian Garden collection for Cloud9 Fabrics
Buy them here
Below: Personal Pieces available for licensing as of this writing
Hand-painted Holiday Ornaments
Vintage Tins
Party Set
Mod Mystic Home Decor Pitch
I hope you enjoyed the show! 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. Get to know us
here!
xo
Lilla
Founder, Lilla Rogers Studio
Co-Founder, Make Art That Sells courses
P. S. Read what our clients have to say about working with our agency
here!
11/13/19
As an art agent, there are a few things about my job that I love: presenting you with the latest art by our brilliant artists, and photographing their commissioned projects that arrive here almost daily. Hope you enjoy the show. Don’t hesitate to contact us to assign or license–we’re happy to help!
Hsinping Pan
Various products illustrated by Hsinping Pan for teNeues
Buy them here.
Animation by Natasha Dewitz
Åsa Gilland
Check out this charming cover sneak peek of The Perfect Shelter, illustrated by Åsa Gilland for Little Tiger Press. Due out Spring 2020.
Helen Dardik
Fun products illustrated by Helen Dardik for Psikhouvanjou
Buy them here.
Carolyn Gavin
Gift bags illustrated by Carolyn Gavin for Red Cap Cards
Buy them here.
Daniel Roode
This Little Artist illustrated by Daniel Roode for Simon & Schuster.
Buy it here.
Katie Vernon
Various products illustrated by Katie Vernon for Roger la Borde, Running Press, and Quarto.
Jennifer M Potter
A Songbird Dreams of Singing fully illustrated by Jennifer M Potter for Running Press.
Buy it here
From Kirkus Review: In Potter’s suitably dreamy, subdued illustrations, floating sea otters hold paws, ocelot cubs nestle in a cozy hollow, a “flamboyance” of flamingos stand one-legged in shallow water, and even an upside-down jellyfish (“It isn’t easy to explain / How she’s so smart / without a brain”) looks drowsy. At once eye-closing and eye-opening.
Rebecca Jones
Stationery set illustrated by Rebecca Jones for Papyrus
But it here
Sarah Walsh
Reusable tote bags illustrated by Sarah Walsh for Blue Q
Buy them here and here.
Trina Dalziel
Editorial illustration by Trina Dalziel for Breathe Magazine UK.
I hope you enjoyed the show! 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. Get to know us
here!
xo
Lilla
Founder, Lilla Rogers Studio
Co-Founder, Make Art That Sells courses
P. S. Read what our clients have to say about working with our agency
here!
