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FREE video: Creating art for toys and games

Creating art for toys and games What can I hear? What magic might we create? Watch above for a short message from me and Riley! Lilla here and I am pumped! Today I’m joining my brilliant inventor friend, toy agent and co-teacher, Riley, for a fab FREE live Zoom event (see replay below), and then THIS MONDAY we’re kicking off our brand new course, My Toy Pitch. It was a joy to write and I know it’s going to be even more incredible watching it unfold with all of you as you learn how to make art for toys and games. What magic might we create with our minds and imaginations?! watch the zoom replay below Watch our FREE public Zoom which took place on Saturday, July 3rd. You’ll get to meet Riley if you don’t know and adore him already, learn why we think this course is so good


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FREE video on what to put in a toy pitch, plus Part 2 of your FREE toy pitch assignment!

Find out what to put in a toy pitch and the three things an art director definitely wants to see! Lilla here. Can you believe that My Toy Pitch starts one week today? I’m so hyped for class to start: I know you’re going to love it and we’re going to make tons of amazing art tapping into those wonderful quirky minds of yours. What time is it?! Here’s a message from Riley and me – and if you like this, DO NOT MISS our FREE live Zoom event on Saturday, July 3rd at 12 noon EST/5 pm BST! Did you have fun researching for your Blobby Worksheet for Part 1 of your FREE #MATSprep warm up assignment? (If you missed it then click here to find out more and join in – and maybe win a free place in class!) Are you amazed at all the gorgeous toy and


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Get Part 1 of your FREE toy design assignment! Plus FREE toy and game design video

Get your free toy design assignment! Lilla here. I couldn’t be more excited about my brand NEW course, My Toy Pitch, which starts Monday, July 5th, and I’m delighted to be sharing the first part of this FREE toy design assignment I’ve created especially for you. Not only will you love doing it, but you could also win a FREE place in class for taking part – how cool is that? First things first. What is a #MATSprep anyway, and why did I create this one for you? A #MATSprep is simply a playful warm up assignment that’s designed to get you ready for class, and they’re free for everyone to take part in, whether you’re taking the course or not. They’ll give you a little taste of what you’ve got to look forward to in class and start to stretch your creative muscles in preparation. I created this free


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Win a place in Lilla’s brand NEW toy design course, My Toy Pitch!

Win a free place in Lilla’s brand NEW toy design course! There’s just over two weeks to go until the start of art agent Lilla’s brand NEW toy design course, My Toy Pitch, and excitement is building! With co-teachers Lilla and Riley at the helm, this course is going to be a blast – but you’re also going to take a deep deep dive into the fascinating world of toy and game creation, and learn everything you need to put together a compelling pitch for a unique toy or game created by YOU! Why is Lilla on TV? Why are there quail? Watch below to hear more from Lilla and Riley. Want in? Lilla and Riley are going to be giving away a FREE place in their new toy design course during their free live Zoom event on Saturday, July 3rd at 12 noon ET! Read on to find out


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My Toy Pitch course – read new reviews by Lilla’s artists!

Have you ever thought about inventing your very own unique toy or game? In My Toy Pitch, your teachers, Lilla and Riley, will teach you to do just that. Read on for My Toy Pitch course reviews below. Imagine visiting a toy shop and seeing your own gorgeous art – maybe on checkers pieces, a puzzle, playing cards or something else Imagine creating your very own unique game and reading rave reviews on Amazon Imagine creating adorable appealing characters you can licence for puzzles, playsets, dressing up and more Turn play into pay! Art agent Lilla has teamed up with Riley Wilkinson – new Toys, Games, and Children’s Entertainment agent at Lilla Rogers Studio, creative director, inventor of the smash hit Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel game, and Make Art That Sells student – for her brand NEW course, My Toy Pitch. With assignments, videos, insider lessons, downloadable content, and live reviews,


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Learn with art agent Lilla: how to thrive with a creative mind (spoiler alert: time management tips inside!)

Lilla here. Today I want to talk to you about what the creative mind is like, how you can understand and embrace it, and how to thrive with a creative mind. I’ve been working in creative careers for decades – first as a full-time illustrator and as an art agent for 27 years – and I’ve taught creative people for decades too, all the way from middle school kids to professional artists. I’m obsessed with getting the very best out of creative people – both the artists I represent and my wonderful students. In other words, I have a creative mind myself, and I know exactly how to teach other people with creative minds and to help them thrive. So, what’s the creative mind like? Typically, a creative person is very intense. They can hyperfocus, by which I mean focus on one tiny thing deeply and for a long time.


Exciting news about our new My Toy Pitch course!

We’ve got exciting news about our  new My Toy Pitch course, which starts in just over a month, on Monday, July 5th. Do you already have a ton of kid-friendly art and would love to learn how you can use it to expand your range and find new revenue streams? Do you love to dream and play? Have you ever thought it would be incredible to create your very own toy or game and would love to learn how? Top art agent and Make Art That Sells co-founder and co-teacher, Lilla Rogers, has teamed up with Riley Wilkinson – creative director, creator of the smash hit Sneaky Snacky Squirrel Game, and Toy, Game & Entertainment agent at Lilla Rogers Studio (and Make Art That Sells student!) – for this unique new course that will dive deep into the booming toy and game market and help you come up with your


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FREE illustration assignment #3 from art agent Lilla: Design an illuminated letter

Lilla here. Today I’m setting you a fun FREE illustration assignment that’s great for your illustration portfolio: design an illuminated letter. For the past few weeks, I’ve been sharing some playful mini assignments for you, to up your art game. If you missed out on the first two assignments, you can catch up on the MATS blog here. Today, your mini assignment is to illuminate or embellish a single letter: the first letter of your name. Sometimes it’s really nice to have a really narrow subject to draw, and then explore it fully. Plus it’s not too overwhelming this way. As my students know, my favorite way to teach is to break things down into small steps, so you can find the joy in your art-making without getting overwhelmed. Tip: Art directors often look for artists that can do lettering. Including lettering in your art is a great way to


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FREE illustration assignment #2 from art agent Lilla: How to make a new color palette

Lilla here. Today I want to show you how to make a new color palette. For the next week or so, I’m sharing some playful mini assignments with you, to help you loosen up and find the joy in your art-making. Last week we had a look at your collections – the things you love and obsess over – to help you start thinking about your style. If you missed it, catch up here. Today we’re going to play with color. Anyone who has taken any of my classes knows that I adore color. Color is queen! Without fantastic color, all the gorgeous drawing and design in the world won’t have the same magic appeal. That’s why knowing how to make a new color palette is so important. I always have vases of cut flowers from my garden in my studio to add even more color. Have you found that


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Get your FREE illustration assignment #1 from top art agent Lilla!

FREE illustration assignments from an art agent: #1 Lilla here. It’s springtime here in the northern hemisphere. The sun is shining and things are feeling positive. Over the next few weeks, I want to share some FREE illustration assignments with you, just to stretch you and help you approach your art-making in fresh, interesting ways. They’ll all be very small and manageable and easy to fit around your other commitments, and of course they’re completely optional! They’re just a way of loosening up and playing with your art. Today we’re going to start with a super simple mini assignment. I have found, to my delight, that many of my Make Art That Sells students are wacky, loveable, and eccentric. They are collectors. Some of my collections in my studio. Can you tell I love color?! If you’ve taken any of my classes, you’ll already know that I have tons of