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Announcing our top 50 Global Talent Search 2015 Semi-Finalists!

The first assignment of the 2015 Global Talent Search is now completed and Lilla Rogers Studio has narrowed it down to the Top 50 Semi Finalists.  Read all about it from the Lilla Rogers Studio: We knew we would be amazed, but wow were we totally blown away by the outstanding quality of art submissions we received. See the 50 semi-finalists here. What is the Global Talent Search? It’s Lilla Rogers Studio’s annual competition to find the next top artist to represent. They win a boatload of assignments, licenses, and consultations with some of the best companies. The fifty semi-finalists are from all over the world. 21 Europe 21 North America 6 Australasia 1 Africa 1 South America 80% have taken one or more of my e-courses, Make Art That Sells The competition consists of three assignments. In the first assignment we asked the artists to envision what our fabulous

Manifesto Monday part 25

Welcome to Manifesto Monday, where we share some of the Manifesto artwork submitted by our Make Art That Sells Alumni. Would you like to experience the Make Art That Sells class yourself? The next session will take place October 2015, registration is open here! *** Courtney Keller Mandy Kippax Gabrielle Krake Almudena Laborda Patricia Lebedel Anne Lehman   *** Would you like to experience the Make Art That Sells class yourself? The next session will take place October 2015, registration is open here!

Manifesto Monday part 24

Welcome to Manifesto Monday, where we share some of the Manifesto artwork submitted by our Make Art That Sells Alumni. Would you like to experience the Make Art That Sells class yourself? The next session will take place October 2015, registration is open here! *** Suzy of Joyjoie Kimberly K Carter Patricia Kaegi Natasa Kaiser Sigrún Linda Karlsdóttir Sonia Atwal *** Would you like to experience the Make Art That Sells class yourself? The next session will take place October 2015, registration is open here!

Manifesto Monday part 23

Welcome to Manifesto Monday, where we share some of the Manifesto artwork submitted by our Make Art That Sells Alumni. Would you like to experience the Make Art That Sells class yourself? The next session will take place October 2015, registration is open here! *** Annabel Tempest Lena Umezawa Samantha van Riet koTie van Wyk Debbie Varney Linda Varos *** Would you like to experience the Make Art That Sells class yourself? The next session will take place October 2015, registration is open here!

Manifesto Monday part 22

Welcome to Manifesto Monday, where we share some of the Manifesto artwork submitted by our Make Art That Sells Alumni. Would you like to experience the Make Art That Sells class yourself? The next session will take place October 2015, registration is open here! *** Kendra Shedenhelm Lucie Sheridan Sarah Steele Dana Tanasa Suzy Taylor   *** Are you the next Big Thing? Win 2 years’ representation from Lilla Rogers Studio, plus a host of product licenses and career development support! Registration closes on 12 August, 2015 Check out all the information here.

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#mygtsprep – Mini Assignment 5: Demographics

What the heck are ‘demographics’ and why do they matter to you as an artist? When I was an illustration student, I always wanted to know who the job was for. Was it a cool magazine where I could do my edgiest work, or a more staid one, where I would be myself – always – but rein in the edges? As a working illustrator, I loved knowing who the client was. Was it the New York Times or Vogue? A Japanese travel magazine or an American cosmetics company? It informed my art. You want to understand the type of client you’re making art for. It’s NOT that you alter your very being. Rather, it’s about getting a feel for things. Is it very feminine? Is it for kids? Is it very intellectual? Is it for foodies or techies?

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#mygtsprep – Mini Assignment 4: Kick Ass Composition

As the 2015 Global Talent Search approaches I want to share some really important insight with you through today’s mini. It’s all about how you compose your artwork.   Mini assignment 4: Kick ass composition How your artwork is composed is so important! I’ve seen really great icons or products on a page passed on by art directors because the overall layout is not as strong as it could be. Don’t let that happen to you!

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Children’s book art director Zoë Tucker: Behind the scenes

Meet brilliant children’s book art director, Zoë Tucker!   Zoë Tucker is an independent children’s book art director based in Brighton, UK (where the Global Art Gathering happened!). Specialising in children’s books, Zoë has over 17 years in the publishing industry working in-house for Random House, Penguin and Scholastic. Now freelance, Zoë remains Art Director of Alison Green Books (an imprint of Scholastic UK), where she commissions some of the world’s greatest picture book artists. She also consults with animation and production companies Magic Light Pictures and Dog Ears, Ireland. Learn more about Zoë on her website here. Zoë is a new addition to our Global Talent Search judging panel and we’re very excited to introduce her here. This is what a day at the office looks like for a children’s book art director! My Desk I live and work in Brighton on the south coast of England, where I share

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#mygtsprep – Mini Assignment 2: Fifty Shades of Blue

All this week we are offering free mini assignments in preparation for the 2015 Global Talent Search. Yesterday was all about socks. Today your mission is to explore color nuances.   Mini assignment 2: Fifty shades of blue What I’ve done below is taken five hues of blue (gouache and watercolor) and added Naples Yellow to each. Look at the results! Softer shades. For this mission, take some blue paint, add Naples Yellow, and see what you get. Why Naples Yellow? Naples Yellow is a flat yellow and white, so it dulls, lightens and warms the color. Fun fact.