Write your picture book!

  Lilla’s innovative picture book writing course, My Kid Book Pitch, is back as a LIVE course in 2026! Find out more and sign up here.

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#BeMoreWooWoo (New free video series!) Let the Universe help you make great art

One of the things I love about working with Lilla is that on one hand she is an extremely smart and savvy businesswoman, and on the other hand she is a true believer in the power of spirit, who totally trusts the Universe and her own intuition… and she has taught me that those two things don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Did you know that before we extended our contract to continue producing MATS courses for Lilla, she invited me to go to a tarot reading with her? It was certainly a first from a business partner, but ended up being one of the most eye-opening experiences of my life! We often talk of spiritual things, especially in relation to creativity, and know that many of you are interested too. And even those of you who consider such things to be a bit ‘woo woo’ we want to say

Monday Moment with Lilla Rogers “Start Your Own Trend”

We hope you’ve been enjoying Monday Moments with Lilla. In case you’re just joining us, Monday Moments are a series of positive affirmations posted on the blog every Monday that Lilla has created to inspire and encourage you on your journey in art making. Today, is an important one “Start Your Own Trends”. Watch below! We’re also running a contest now through Thursday Feb. 18th to win a free place in the upcoming Bootcamp course if you post an image with #MondayMomentsComp on Instagram that has been inspired by the Monday Moments with Lilla. See here for more detail.  And be sure to follow us on Instagram @makeartthatsells. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/153077843[/vimeo] Hope you have a great week ahead and start making your own trends!  Stay tuned for next Monday’s Moment with Lilla. xo, Reine

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Bootcamp Gallery: Lilla’s Top Picks! {Part 2}

Here is part 2 of Lilla’s top picks from each of the 2015 Bootcamp Galleries. If you missed part 1, check it out here. Make Art That Sells: Assignment Bootcamp with Lilla Rogers is a structured five-month program of monthly assignments to help you build a strong body of work. It is an exciting online experience to help you create professional-level art in a supportive, nurturing environment, at a relaxed pace over an extended period of time. *** Part 2 is from the February 2015 gallery with comments on each piece. Artists were asked to make a piece of wall art on a wooden slab using their artwork from the mini assignment on vintage plate designs. I was impressed with the huge amount of stylistic variety. It was impossible to choose! I’ve selected these pieces as they beautifully illustrate unique styles. *** Tracy Satchwill First up: We see an arresting and

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Bootcamp surprise #3 revealed: Children’s book market tips from Zoe Tucker

One of the most sought-after dream gig for many artists is a children’s picture book deal. It’s always a popular week in our MATS A class, and this year in MATS Assignment Bootcamp 2016 we have invited top art director Zoe Tucker to offer you some tips to get that gig! This will be released as a special bonus in class. “Stick Man” – one of the wildly popular books Zoe has worked on Those of you who took the last live MATS A class will know Zoe from the live review she did with Lilla in Children’s Book Week. She is a supremely talented, deeply experienced and very lovely lady who we are delighted to bring onto the MATS teaching team. Zoe has art directed for nearly two decades, and has worked with the absolute best in the business—the most famous of children’s illustrators and authors, like The Gruffalo’s

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Bootcamp is back! + Win a free place with our fun Instagram competition!

It’s that time of year again… MATS Assignment Bootcamp is back (starting March 7) and it is more awesome than ever. Besides a host of hot new assignments (including one YOU get to choose!), we have lined up our best ever monthly surprises. Let’s just say a couple of top American art directors and a British publishing expert will be contributing alongside Lilla, who has some aces up her sleeve. If you haven’t yet booked your place, hop on over here and register now. And if you don’t know what Bootcamp is, where have you been?! In short, it’s a brilliantly fun five month online class to strengthen your portfolio and keep you motivated through to the summer, all for less than a dollar a day. You can get the lowdown here, and see some of the testimonials from previous years here.  Want to WIN A FREE PLACE on Bootcamp?

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Monday Moment “Rule Your Own Life” with Lilla Rogers

Monday Moments are a series of positive affirmations that Lilla has created to inspire and encourage you on your journey in art making. We hope you enjoyed the last Monday Moment “Make More Art” with Lilla. In case you missed, check it out here. Today, is a fantastic one “Rule Your Own Life”.  Watch below! [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/153077469[/vimeo] The series will be posted every Monday for the next few weeks to help jump start your week.  Have a great week and remember to Rule Your Own Life! xo, Reine

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Bootcamp Gallery: Lilla’s Top Picks! {Part 1}

For the next five Friday’s, Lilla will be sharing her top picks from each of the 2015 Bootcamp Galleries. Make Art That Sells: Assignment Bootcamp with Lilla Rogers is a structured five-month program of monthly assignments to help you build a strong body of work. It is an exciting online experience to help you create professional-level art in a supportive, nurturing environment, at a relaxed pace over an extended period of time. *** Here is part 1 of Lilla’s Top Picks. Part 1 is from the January 2015 gallery with comments on each piece. The January gallery features nearly 500 pieces of original art inspired by the January class assignment… a journal featuring Edwardian brooch-inspired imagery! Well done to all who were chosen. *** Caitlin Murray Lilla’s Comments: “Check out the diversity in media from digital to painterly, and the variety of styles from graphic to moody to quirky. This is

PANTONE for SURPRISE2 Make Art That Sells Bootcamp surprise #2 revealed: Lilla’s take on the Pantone Color of the Year, and what that means for your art

Bootcamp surprise #2 revealed: Lilla’s take on the Pantone Color of the Year, and what that means for your art

Image via Pantone Pantone made history this year by announcing the ‘Color of the Year’ would in fact be a blending of two colors, Rose Quartz and Serenity. What does a top agent like Lilla, who is at the cutting edge of trend in art, think of the Pantone Color of the Year, and what does it mean for your work? Find out in a Bootcamp Special bonus, to be released in the 2016 Assignment Bootcamp classroom. If you haven’t yet secured your place find out more about the course and register here.

Monday Moments with Lilla

Lilla has created a series of positive affirmations to inspire and encourage you on your journey in art making.  The series will be posted every Monday for the next six weeks to help jump start your week. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/153076767[/vimeo] Have a great week and remember to stay tuned for next Monday’s Moment with Lilla! xo, Reine

Bootcamp surprise #1 revealed: Industry insight from American Girl!

Each month of MATS Bootcamp we add a piece of surprise content to inspire and delight. Sometimes this is from a Lilla Rogers Studio client or colleague, and sometimes it is from Lilla herself. We will be giving a hint of each month’s content on the blog every Thursday for the next few weeks until class begins on March 7. The first hint is… An interview with Riley Wilkinson of American Girl! American Girl is one of the USA’s top omni-channel marketers, with direct, retail and and publishing divisions to serve the American Girl brand and its customers. There are 21 American Girl retail stores internationally, and this company buys a ton of art! This is a huge, rare and exciting opportunity to get inside the mind of an art director. Don’t miss it! Book your place on Bootcamp 2016 NOW!