Yay! We are thrilled to now respresent the magical wonderland of APAK Studio, the team of Ayumi and Aaron. They have lived in “Grand Rapids, Oakland, Japan, and Outer Space”. Read more of their bio here. Call or email us to assign. Their license categories will go fast!

Friday: Helen Dardik’s new patterns

Linda writes:

Hi Lilla! I wanted to share an upcoming Etsy event here in Austin hosted by
West Elm. I was thrilled to be invited among other local etsy artists. It should
be lots of fun!

A wonderful Trunk Show on Saturday, February 12th, featuring our own Susy Pilgrim Waters. See more here.

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Mati writes:

“Hi, Lilla!

I am so excited to share that I have teamed up with fellow artist Lisa Congdon to create an online painting course called, Get Your Paint On! We’ll be teaching this five week course (from January 31 to March 4, 2011). We will share what we have learned painting professionally along with our unique and colorful approach towards making art.

This class is designed to support both beginning painters and more experienced artists. We’ll cover materials, style, color, and composition. And what’s really fantastic, since the course is online, anyone around the world can take it, so you don’t need to be in San Francisco where we both live! It’s only $99 per person.

For more info and registration please visit: getyourpainton.typepad.com

{Lisa + Mati at their joint art show in 2009}

{Collaborative Painting by Lisa + Mati}

Monday: Suzy Ultman’s Birdies and Banjos gift wrap

Yes! It’s true! Our Gift Shoppe is now live!
We’ve got art, buttons, magnets, pouches, cards, prints, stuffties, magnets, rubber stamps, ceramic ornaments, notebook pads,…and more! Great things for everyone on your list at a nice range of price points.

It’s stuff by the artists you love, by popular demand.

And guess what? With every single order, we include a free temporary tattoo. Order five things, get five tattoos!

Order by December 21st, choose Fedex overnight, and receive your fun-filled package by December 24th! (US only; sorry about that, dear international friends.)

Below: Stunning ceramic ornament by the highly-regarded Xenia Taler

Below: Check out our Toys & Dolls Category

Below: Very beautiful original art by Diane Bigda

Below: Suzy Ultman’s Special Delivery Print

Wednesday: Sarajo’s iPhone case

From Escape from Illustration Island’s website:

“Episode 60 of the Escape from Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Artist Representative Lilla Rogers. Together we discuss her transition from Illustrator to Art Rep, as well as her thoughts on a strong portfolio and the changing landscape of our industry. ” Listen here.

Wednesday: Wine Spectator: Consumer Opinions Uncorked

Friday: Helen Dardik’s new patterns

Monday: Starbucks Holiday Illustrations by Jon Cannell

Lesley Withrow writes:

“Hi Lilla,

I met you at your house this past Spring when you gave a talk to the NE SCBWI Group. I was very inspired and especially enjoyed hearing you talk about women and art.

I thought that you and your agents would be interested in attending the Premier Harvard screening of my husband’s film about children’s books, called Library of the Early Mind. The film has some amazing children’s professionals in it such as: Chris Van Allsburg, Daniel Handler (aka “Lemony Snicket”), Jane Yolen, Jeff Kinney, Lois Lowry, Jerry Pinkney, David Small, Jack Gantos and Mo Willems.

The Harvard screening on October 19th is sponsored by The Horn Book and will have a panel discussion afterward with my husband, Steven Withrow (co-producer), Ted Delaney (director, co-producer), Lois Lowry, Jerry Pinkney, Roger Sutton, Leslea Newman, and Padma Venkatreman.

Library of the Early Mind – Film Trailer

It would be wonderful to see you there!”

Monday: Magic Murals site

Rebecca writes:

“As well as being part of Lilla’s group, I am a full time professor of Illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). I am currently teaching a class called ‘edible illustration’- pretty self explanatory! We just did a project with a view to it being posted on www.theydrawandcook.com. Well, Nate loved the work and is not only posting every image- the work is also being considered for inclusion in the upcoming recipe book! So kudos to my talented and lovely students, and thanks to Nate and Salli at TDAC!”

Monday: Suzy U – Open for Business (ETSY & more)