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Our Retreat Recap! See how we have fun while schmoozing with art directors.
We were thrilled to host our 5th Annual Artists & VIP Retreat at my home a few weeks ago. I’d love to share some of the highlights with you.
Above: Anke Rega, of Berlin, shows some of the artists a nifty way that she makes masks and layers on Photoshop.
Here’s the loveliness that was on Anke’s screen.
Below: Meet one of our newest artists, Åsa Gilland, who traveled from Indonesia for our event. Here, she shears some denim on craft day.
Above: Sarah Walsh drawing with a white paint pen on blue gouache.
Here I am salivating over Sarah Walsh’s art at our one-on-one speed dating. People, it’s all about the shoes, let’s face it.
Above: I should never leave these three alone. From right: Zoe Tucker, Brighton, England, Children’s Book Art Director who delighted all the artists with her expertise. Center:Artist Mara Penny of Oakland; Left: Zoe’s irreverent and lovable sister Dr. Kirsty Sinclair.
Above: Katie Vernon shows the artists images from her recent artist residency in Iceland.
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We devote a load of time at the Retreat for the artists to do teach-ins, where they show an art supply they love, share a tech hack, etc. Here, artist Jennifer Potter (San Francisco) generously shows her speedy way to make technical pattern repeats.
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I want to show you these gorgeous portfolios
This lovely cover is by Trina Dalziel.
One easy way to get great art for your project
How to make your next project gorgeous in one easy step: Come to Surtex at the Javits Center May 20th – 22nd in NYC and let us show you our artists’ gorgeous portfolios, or simply contact us to see more! 
From linens to wooden dolls–a few of the thousands of products our artists have licensed their work on. That big pillow with the cat face? That’s by Katie Vernon for Anthropologie.
MORE MENAGERIE GREATNESS!
OUR 2ND ANNUAL MENAGERIE IS NOW LIVE!
Ladies and gentlemen! Children of all ages! Step right up and see the show! It’s our 2nd Annual Lilla’s Menagerie! I am thrilled with all the great new work that my artists have created for this event, and I hope you are delighted!
Lilla, Susan, Joanne, Julia and Patty (a.k.a. the Studio Ladies)
Our 2018 Art Mengerie goes live tomorrow! You’ll see a Mary Quant portrait by Anne Bentley, a violin man by Hsinping Pan, and “The Anatomy of a Cheese Plate” by Mara Penny. And that’s just for starters!
We can’t wait to share our 2nd Annual Menagerie with you! You’re going to love the artwork that will be revealed tomorrow, January 10th in a private password-protected gallery.
We are making it super-easy for you to see loads of new work–without traveling. No flight, no hotel, no cabs! Our artists have created tons of brand-new work just for this online event.
You’ll be gobsmacked by the art that the artists have created for this. Revel in the beauty! Honestly, I’m curious to hear which images you love.
You’ll see a Mary Quant portrait by Anne Bentley, a violin man by Hsinping Pan, and “The Anatomy of a Cheese Plate” by Mara Penny. And that’s just for starters!
Art by Sarah Walsh
Q: When do I get to see all this fabulous new work?
A: You’ll be the very first to see the work from the comfort of your desk tomorrow, January 10th!
Q: How will I access the work?
A: You’ll get an email tomorrow at 9AM ET with a link and a special password where you can view the work. Or email Susan or Joanne for the password. Be poised to snap up the art you want because they go fast. Get ready to commission because our artists will book up.
We hope you’ll be inspired to commission, license or buy work for you projects. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to contact us. We love to hear from you!
XO
Lilla, Susan, Joanne, Julia and Patty (a.k.a. the Studio Ladies)
Looking to take my popular assignment class? I love to create assignments to encourage you to make your best art. Class started yesterday but there’s still time to join me! Read more here.
A mermaid in a bathtub? A zebra brushing its teeth?
Get ready for our 2nd Annual Menagerie! It’s a cornucopia of fresh, new artwork by our artists that will be revealed this Wednesday, January 10th in a private, password-protected gallery. 
Art by Sarah Walsh
Q: When do I get to see all this fabulous new work?
A: You’ll be the very first to see the work from the comfort of your desk on January 10th!
Lilla, Susan, Joanne, Julia and Patty (a.k.a. the Studio Ladies)
What have the ladies at Lilla Rogers Studio gotten themselves into again?
We’re super excited to let you know about our second annual Lilla’s Art Menagerie! You’ll see a plethora of fresh, new artwork by my artists that will be revealed January 10th in a private, password-protected gallery just for art directors.
We were thinking: how can we make it really easy for you to see loads of new work without traveling? No flight, no hotel, no cabs!
I enjoyed creating trend boards and editorial assignments for our artists. They’ve produced some stellar pieces for our Art Menagerie that we can’t wait to show you.
A tiny peek at the trend boards that I created for my artists for this year’s Menagerie. Topics range from winter holiday, editorial, STEAM, mythological creatures, mod kitchen, florals and tons more.
So when do you get to see all this new fabulous work?
You’ll be the very first to see the work from the comfort of your desk on Wednesday, January 10th! You’ll get an email with a link and a special password where you can view the work.
Stay tuned on Instagram for more.
Our Annual Retreat Highlights
When you mix up some of the top illustrators working today with a bunch of the most exciting VIPs in the industry, you get our 3rd Annual Artists Retreat at my studio/home/nearby lake. This is how we work with our artists on their career development, keep them inspired, and basically energize all of us.
Our artists, studio ladies, and Janine Vangool, publisher of UPPERCASE (on right).
Author Tami Charles teaches us some tricks for writing children’s books. #tamiwrites
Artist Marenthe, Agent Susan McCabe, and artist Clairice Gifford enjoy some laughs.
Some of the artists brought their sketchbooks to show as Jessica Allen did here.
