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What should an art agent do for you?

Are you making great art and are a bit at a loss as to how to find clients, deal with contracts and promote yourself while still finding time to grow creatively? Then you are probably wondering whether you should find an art agent. “What I love about being an agent is bringing cool, great jobs and income to wonderful artists!” – Lilla Rogers   There are many advantages to having an agent, but it is important that you find the right agent for you. Not all agents are effective. As always, do your research! This is what Lilla Rogers and her team of agents do for their artists

GTS2016 Shop Square Make Art That Sells The Countdown is on for Global Talent Search 2016!

The Countdown is on for Global Talent Search 2016!

Lilla Rogers Studio is back on the hunt for their next artist with the Global Talent Search 2016 Are you the next big thing? Now in its fourth year, the Lilla Rogers Studio Global Talent Search has become one of the most prestigious prizes in the art industry. Some of the esteemed judges include art buyers from: American Girl, Chronicle Books, Quarry Books, Robert Kaufman Fabrics, Uppercase Magazine, Madison Park Greetings, Hallmark Creative Co-Op, and Oopsy Daisy. In addition to getting representation with a top art agency, the winner will win a career-changing package of amazing prizes Do you want a chance to rocket launch your career? Learn more about GTS here   Why participate in the GTS? To work on professional assignments inspired by the latest trends To add great pieces to your portfolio To have a taste of what it is to work on a professional assignment To

Get ready for the Global Talent Search 2016!

On Friday 10 June, Lilla Rogers studio will be officially launching the 2016 competition, looking for the freshest talent in the art industry! Are you the next big thing? Registration is currently open here, so you can grab your spot now, ready for the countdown of activities and big competition reveals that are coming! The Grand Prize winner will win international representation from Lilla Rogers Studio and brand new ‘money can’t buy prizes’ from Uppercase Magazine, Madison Park Greetings, Hallmark, Creative Co-Op, Oopsy Daisy and more! Stay tuned for more information on the judging panel and prizes being offered over the coming weeks. The first assignment will be released on Friday 29 July and key dates for the competition can be found on this page. To warm up for the competition, look out for our infamous GTS prep, starting on Monday 18 July. If you are new to the Global

SHARON MONTGOMERY CAMOUFLAGE MATSBSP UPPERCASE Make Art That Sells MATS Live Review Showcase (MATS A and B) part 4

MATS Live Review Showcase (MATS A and B) part 4

We are thrilled to be showcasing a 4 part series of the ‘picks’ that Lilla and Janine chose as part of the live review. Here is part 4 from the MATS B ASSIGNMENT: Illustrate your ideal wardrobe or an outfit that best exemplifies who you are as a creative. Imagine this is to illustrate a magazine article. Last month, Uppercase publisher Janine Vangool joined Lilla for a special LIVE REVIEW in our MATS Part A and Part B self-paced courses We shared one brand new assignment in each class and had over 100 submissions in each one. You can view the public galleries here: MATS A Gallery | MATS B Gallery *** KATHERINE QUINN Lilla and Janine’s thoughts: Very dreamy and beautiful and love the limited palette. It tells a story, what is the story, you want to know more about the story. *** JENNA FREIMUTH Lilla and Janine’s thoughts:

MATS Live Review Showcase (MATS A and B) part 3

We are thrilled to be showcasing a 4 part series of the ‘picks’ that Lilla and Janine chose as part of the live review. Here is part 3 from the MATS A ASSIGNMENT: Illustrate the title page of a new version of the UPPERCASE Surface Pattern Guide, demonstrating your exuberant love of surface pattern. Last month, Uppercase publisher Janine Vangool joined Lilla for a special LIVE REVIEW in our MATS Part A and Part B self-paced courses We shared one brand new assignment in each class and had over 100 submissions in each one. You can view the public galleries here: MATS A Gallery | MATS B Gallery *** LINDSAY LOWERY Lilla and Janine’s thoughts: Very radical and different! Very beautiful and paintily. Has a nice surface quality to the work, very cohesive with a nice flow. Bold with mark making, very punchy. *** MARJOLEIN ODINK Lilla and Janine’s thoughts:

MAY Make Art That Sells May 2016 Bootcamp gallery is now live!

May 2016 Bootcamp gallery is now live!

The third gallery from our 2016 Make Art That Sells: Assignment Bootcamp class is now live! This one is an absolute cracker. You can view it here: The gallery features nearly 250 pieces of original art inspired by the awesome MAY class assignment of tarot cards! CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MAY GALLERY! There was so much fabulous work submitted in response to this brief, and we love the ongoing supportive energy in the Bootcamp community. What a generous, talented group of artists they are! Here’s a snapshot from the class: Would you like to join us on one of our Make Art That Sells classes? Graduates of our courses have gone on to win work from clients such as Hallmark, Robert Kaufman Fabrics, Oopsy Daisy, Uppercase Magazine, West Elm, Midwest CBK, and more. It is industry learning that works in the real world. Find out more HERE and start today!

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MATS Live Review Showcase (MATS A and B) part 2

We are thrilled to be showcasing a 4 part series of the ‘picks’ that Lilla and Janine chose as part of the live review. Here is part 2 from the MATS B ASSIGNMENT: Illustrate your ideal wardrobe or an outfit that best exemplifies who you are as a creative. Imagine this is to illustrate a magazine article. Last month, Uppercase publisher Janine Vangool joined Lilla for a special LIVE REVIEW in our MATS Part A and Part B self-paced courses We shared one brand new assignment in each class and had over 100 submissions in each one. You can view the public galleries here: MATS A Gallery | MATS B Gallery *** JESS RACKLYEFT Lilla and Janine’s thoughts: Love the delicacy with pencil and watercolor. Graphically would read really well on a page. Love the Mexican scarf. Really beautiful. *** HEATHER ROGERS Lilla and Janine’s thoughts: Love this piece. Looks

MATS Live Review Showcase (MATS A and B) part 1

Last month, Uppercase publisher Janine Vangool joined Lilla for a special LIVE REVIEW in our MATS Part A and Part B self-paced courses We shared one brand new assignment in each class and had over 100 submissions in each one. You can view the public galleries here. We are thrilled to be showcasing a 4 part series of the ‘picks’ that Lilla and Janine chose as part of the live review. Part 1 below is from the MATS A ASSIGNMENT: Illustrate the title page of a new version of the UPPERCASE Surface Pattern Guide, demonstrating your exuberant love of surface pattern. We shared one brand new assignment in each class and had over 100 submissions in each one. You can view the public galleries here: MATS A Gallery | MATS B Gallery   SARAH GOLDEN Lilla and Janine’s thoughts: Really like the overall pattern with text. Incorporated hand- lettering is

Profile Gabriela Larios Make Art That Sells Alumni success 'spotlight' interview with Gabriela Larios

Alumni success ‘spotlight’ interview with Gabriela Larios

We are so proud of our Make Art That Sells Alumni, that we are pleased to being 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 alumni Gabriela Larios. Gabriela has taken Bootcamp, MATS A and MATS Home Decor. Tell us a little about how you got started in art and design My name is Gabriela Larios, Salvadorean textile designer and illustrator based in London. My love of drawing, textiles and illustration began when I was little. It was my artistic mother who taught me the first lessons about colour palettes and its various combinations. She also introduced me to the world of watercolours, which is to this day one of my favourite techniques. Animals and fishes were one

doorknobpdf2 Make Art That Sells Doorknob special! (+ Last chance this year for Creating Collections for Home Décor)

Doorknob special! (+ Last chance this year for Creating Collections for Home Décor)

In our recent Bootcamp class we shared some brilliant analysis from Margo Tantau into doorknobs. A pretty random, niche item you might think. But what this shows you is that there are literally hundreds of opportunities and products out there for your art. Understanding doorknobs could open the door to new possibilities for you (sorry, we couldn’t resist…) Anyway, we thought we’d share a little peek into the info we posted in Bootcamp…. Aren’t these knobs just delicious? They incorporate so many subtle techniques and finishes, as well as many interesting combinations. They are like little wonderful gems of ideas…miniature product, each and every one. Here’s a quick key so you can practice recognizing what each is made of! Most of the material is glued or screwed into a metal base that has standard threading to be able to be used as a knob or handle. Great options and detail.