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Posted on August 12, 2021.

SAVE NOW! Learn how to write a picture book!

Learn how to write a picture book – for less! Do you want to learn how to write a picture book? Imagine getting paid for creating unique, appealing characters, building dreamy, magical worlds, and bringing your story to life for generations of children to enjoy – no wonder so many artists dream of building a career in this incredible art market! And it’s a huge market right now too. In the US, for example, NPD BookScan have reported that sales of books in the first quarter of 2021 have grown 29% compared to the same quarter in 2020, with adult non-fiction and children’s story books leading the growth. So, how do you write a picture book? There are plenty of guides and courses out there that will help you, but art agent Lilla’s My Kid Book Pitch course, which starts on October 18th, is a unique course that will give

Posted on August 5, 2021.

Lilla’s hints and tips #2: What’s the difference between a good artist and a great artist?

What’s the difference between a good artist and a great artist? AND How do you get there? Lilla here. I’ve been sharing some hints, tips and thoughts with you over the past few weeks that I’ve learned from my decades working in the illustration industry both as a professional illustrator and as an art agent, and I hope you’ve found them useful. (If you missed out on the first installment, you can read Lilla’s hints and tips #1: How to up your game and get work as an artist here.) One thing I was asked recently is what’s the difference between a good artist and a great artist? For me, I think it’s when you can look at a piece of art and really sense the individual behind it, and their unique self truly comes through in a way that’s magical and original and fresh, that’s the difference between a

Posted on July 25, 2021.

Learn to draw faces for less – last chance!

Learn to draw faces for less! Do you want to learn to draw faces – for less? Hurry hurry HURRY – our 72 hour flash sale on our fabulous mini course, Lilla’s Art Recipes: Drawing Faces, ends TODAY! Don’t miss out – sign up now! Drawing can be intimidating when it is taught the traditional way. You get better at drawing when the learning is playful and inspiring. That’s why Lilla is sharing her secrets on how to draw, in a fun, non-scary way, which anyone can learn. As well as learning to draw faces in a way that’s enjoyable and accessible, you’ll also get extra teaching on how to draw children’s faces, which is great for getting work in the booming children’s book illustration market. Plus you’ll learn the subtle difference in drawing children’s faces at different ages, which is also useful for children’s picture book work. Tip from

Posted on July 22, 2021.

FLASH SALE! Learn how to draw faces

Learn how to draw faces! Do you want to learn how to draw faces in a way that’s accessible and enjoyable, with instant access – oh, and a massive 40% off? Then we’ve got good news for you: Lilla’s Art Recipes: Drawing Faces is 40% off for just 72 hours in our mini flash sale! It’s a fact: knowing how to draw faces will hugely increase how many illustration jobs you get, so it’s a fast and simple way to give your creative career a huge boost. Lilla’s Art Recipes: Drawing Faces is a self-paced course that you can complete in just a few weeks, and you get instant access the moment you sign up. Faces get you jobs! Some cool products with faces from artists represented by Lilla (and Lilla herself!). Being able to draw faces hugely increases how much work you will get. Save 40% now! Art agent

Posted on July 15, 2021.

Lilla’s hints and tips #1: Get work as an artist and up your game

Want to get work as an artist? Lilla here. Over the next few weeks, I want to share some hints, tips and thoughts with you, things I’ve gleaned from my decades working in the creative industry both as a professional illustrator and as a leading art agent. These are the things that would have helped me when I was starting out as an illustrator, and I hope that they help you too. Some of the books illustrated by artists that I represent. How can you get illustration jobs like this? Today I want to talk a little about how you can up your game and how you can get work as an artist. How to get work as an artist One thing that I’m often asked as an art agent is which of my artists get the most work. How do you get work as an artist? Of all the

Posted on July 8, 2021.

LAST CHANCE for My Toy Pitch! Plus FREE design a game worksheet

Design a game or toy of your own – and learn how to sell it! LAST CHANCE! Do you want in on the magical world of toys and games? Say NO to FOMO and sign up now! Imagine playing your very own unique game, created by you, with your friends and family Imagine visiting a toy shop and seeing a toy you designed in the front window, or hearing children exclaim over it Imagine getting paid to create appealing characters you can licence for puzzles, playsets, dressing up and more My Toy Pitch, the brand NEW course from top art agent, Lilla Rogers, will teach you everything you need to know to build a lucrative career in this booming market. She’s teamed up with Riley Wilkinson – new Toys, Games, and Children’s Entertainment agent at Lilla Rogers Studio, creative director, and inventor of the smash hit Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game

Posted on July 6, 2021.

How to turn play into pay

Turn play into pay! Hurry hurry HURRY – Lilla’s brand NEW class, My Toy Pitch, started YESTERDAY, July 5th, but there’s still time to sign up if you move fast! Book your spot here now and get started on this week’s assignment – you’ll get it, along with a bunch of cool downloads including a mood board, a mood board analysis video, a journaling worksheet, product boards and more, as soon as you sign up! Plus you’ll get a brand new assignment from art agent Lilla every week, and weekly live reviews in which you might get your pitch reviewed LIVE by Lilla and Riley! Learn how YOU can turn play into pay! Art agent Lilla has teamed up with Riley Wilkinson – the new Toys, Games & Children’s Entertainment agent at Lilla Rogers Studio, creative director, inventor of the smash hit Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game, and Make Art That

Posted on July 5, 2021.

The top five reasons to make art for the toy and games market

The top 5 reasons to make art for the toy and games market Today’s the day! Lilla’s brand NEW course for 2021, My Toy Pitch, starts TODAY, and there’s still time to sign up. Hurry! Book your place here. Toys and games are an incredible market for creative people, and in this unique, innovative course you’ll take a deep dive into the toy and game industry, learning about four key toy and game segments, exploring dozens of toys and games to find out what made them successful, discovering the twists and amps you can add to take your pitch to the next level and tons more. Plus you’ll do all this in the company of your brilliant co-teachers: art agent Lilla Rogers and creative director, Toys, Games and Children’s Entertainment agent and smash hit game creator Riley Wilkinson. The chemistry between this pair is a joy to watch, and the

Posted on July 3, 2021.

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

Posted on June 28, 2021.

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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