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Monday Moments with Lilla: #4 – “More of Who You Are”

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 “More Of Who You Are”. Want to WIN A FREE PLACE on Bootcamp? Help us to spread these powerful inspirations and win a free spot in Bootcamp! (If you’ve already registered, you will get your money refunded.) Just follow us on Instagram (@makeartthatsells) and share an image inspired by Lilla’s new Monday Moments series and you could be the lucky winner. Be sure to do the following: Follow us on Instagram @makeartthatsells Create a piece of art inspired by Lilla’s Monday Moment series Post your image on Instagram and include the hashtags #makeartthatsells#artbootcamp by Thursday, March 2nd to enter the prize draw*! Tag a friend in


about florals Make Art That Sells Alumni success 'spotlight' interview with Betsy Siber

Alumni success ‘spotlight’ interview with Betsy Siber

We are so proud of our Make Art That Sells Alumni, that we are pleased to continue a series of spotlight interviews showcasing their successes and artwork. We also ask them to share how the MATS courses have helped them learn and grow. You can see more Alumni Success stories here *** Today, we have an interview with Betsy Siber. Betsy has taken MATS A and MATS B 1. Tell us a little about how you got started in art and design Being an artist was always my goal, but I could never decide on a discipline. I decided to study photography in college, but I have been working in the photography, jewelry and stationery fields since then. But it wasn’t until I discovered the MATS courses that I understood the full potential and versatility that an illustration career could bring. 2. Lilla always says “People buy your joy.” What brings


Hunch Brunch Sneak Peek Make Art That Sells Bootcamp Trend Board Sneak Peek - "I Have a Hunch it's Brunch"

Bootcamp Trend Board Sneak Peek – “I Have a Hunch it’s Brunch”

Now in its fourth year, Assignment Bootcamp is one very popular class. And this year, we are offering Lilla’s super-inspiring and very specific trend board briefs. You’ll get one a month for 5 months (every 3rd Monday) —  that’s a total of 5 downloadable trend board briefs. (see all five in the class contents description here) Today’s sneak peek is the ‘I Have a Hunch it’s Brunch’ Trend Board Each brief contains: A fabulous board full of imagery based around a highly marketable concept An explanation of the board Market information Specific imagery ideas (what to draw!) A stunning color palette Text suggestions for lettering on your art This is incredibly valuable stuff offered to you by one of the world’s top art agents. Why trend boards? Sometimes it’s hard to know what to draw. Lilla’s trend boards give you inspiration and focus so that your work has greater marketability.   ***


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The Best Promotion of all!

  I know this for a fact: All the best social media marketing and fancy promotions in the world won’t get you work if your art is not strong. Here’s the truth: the very best promotion is great art. Let me help you make your best art in Assignment Bootcamp. Art by Devon Holzwarth from Bootcamp 2016 You can do way less promotion and get lots more jobs if your work is strong and appropriate for the people who commission art. I’ve seen it over and over in my art agency. I love when we send out some great new work and it gets snapped up instantly by fantastic clients. Art by Anke Weckmann from Bootcamp 2016 Let’s make some great art together! I will help you. Read about all the goodness you get in Bootcamp here. Art by Amanda Burnett from Bootcamp 2016 This course is for all levels and styles.


start trends Make Art That Sells Monday Moment with Lilla: #3 – "Start Your Own Trend"

Monday Moment with Lilla: #3 – “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! Want to WIN A FREE PLACE in our Bootcamp course? Help us to spread these powerful inspirations and win a free spot in Bootcamp! (If you’ve already registered, you will get your money refunded.) Just follow us on Instagram (@makeartthatsells) and share an image inspired by Lilla’s new Monday Moments series and you could be the lucky winner. Be sure to do the following: Follow us on Instagram @makeartthatsells Create a piece of art inspired by Lilla’s Monday Moment series Post your image on Instagram and include the hashtags #makeartthatsells #artbootcamp by Thursday, March 2nd to enter the prize


Dark Tropics Sneak Peek Make Art That Sells Bootcamp Trend Board Sneak Peek - "Dark Tropics"

Bootcamp Trend Board Sneak Peek – “Dark Tropics”

Now in its fourth year, Assignment Bootcamp is one very popular class. And this year, we are offering Lilla’s super-inspiring and very specific trend board briefs. You’ll get one a month for 5 months (every 3rd Monday) —  that’s a total of 5 downloadable trend board briefs. (see all five in the class contents description here) Today’s sneak peek is the ‘DARK TROPICS’ Trend Board. Each brief contains: A fabulous board full of imagery based around a highly marketable concept. An explanation of the board. Market information. Specific imagery ideas (what to draw!). A stunning color palette. Text suggestions for lettering on your art. This is incredibly valuable stuff offered to you by one of the world’s top art agents. Why trend boards? Sometimes it’s hard to know what to draw. Lilla’s trend boards give you inspiration and focus so that your work has greater marketability.   *** How would you like


Mondaymomentvide2 Make Art That Sells Bootcamp: Win a free place with our fun Instagram competition!

Bootcamp: Win a free place with our fun Instagram competition!

We are excited to be running a fun competition for you to win a spot in our MATS ASSIGNMENT BOOTCAMP, starting on Monday, March 6! 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. Here’s what you get: // Monthly assignments. Five in-depth, inspiring assignment briefs in the hottest art markets, written by top agent Lilla Rogers. They’ll encourage you to explore your style and create professional-level art for your portfolio, while having fun along the way! //NEW! Trends.  Lilla’s Trends boards.  Isn’t inspiration what you crave?  Each month, you’ll download a cutting-edge trend board with gorgeous color direction to inspire you further.  //


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An art agent writes assignments for YOU!

    Q: Lilla, how do you know what kinds of assignments to create for your ecourse, Assignment Bootcamp? Lilla: As an art agent, we assign jobs to our artists every single day. I know what clients want to see. What they assign. What they are looking for. Which imagery is hot, which color palettes are exciting, which products are selling like gangbusters. So I build my assignments around those considerations. Here are few of the thousands of products our artists have been commissioned to create: Top row, from left: Sarah Walsh, Mike Lowery  Middle row, from left: Katie Vernon, Suzy Ultman  Bottom row, from left: Zoe Ingram, Daniel Roode   Q: Assignment Bootcamp is in its fourth year. What initially made you interested in creating this course? Lilla: My inbox was regularly filled with artists wishing to be represented. While I frequently liked the style of the work, I knew that


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Monday Moment with Lilla: #2 – “Rule Your Own Life”

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! *** How would you like to get something from a top art agent every single Monday, for five months, to grow your artwork and your career—for the price of one latte a week? Now in its fourth year, Make Art That Sells: Assignment Bootcamp 2017  with art agent Lilla Rogers is an exciting, structured five month e-course full of all-new assignments and bonuses to inspire


MATS ASSIGNMENT BOOTCAMP IS BACK!

Bootcamp: Every week, get something from an agent for the price of a latte.

  How would you like to get something from a top art agent every single Monday, for five months, to grow your artwork and your career—for the price of one latte a week? Now in its fourth year, Make Art That Sells: Assignment Bootcamp 2017  with art agent Lilla Rogers is an exciting, structured five month e-course full of all-new assignments and bonuses to inspire you to make great art that attracts work. Artists love Bootcamp! Why? It’s an energizing online experience for all styles and all levels to help you grow your art and create professional-level work in a supportive, nurturing environment, at a do-able pace over an extended period. Student work from Bootcamp 2016 by Amanda Burnett You’ll be so glad you signed up! Lilla has taught artists for decades–she knows tricks to get you to make your best work! She starts small and builds up. Before you