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IMG 6300 2 Make Art That Sells NEW for 2022: How to create characters for toys, books and more

NEW for 2022: How to create characters for toys, books and more

Imagine getting paid to dream up engaging characters that children (and adults) will love! Look at all the markets! Books for all ages, gifts, toys, socks with a plant face! A coin purse! And look at all the different styles too: there’s room for everyone. Learning how to create characters is fantastic for your art career Here’s why: You can get tons of work. You can license your characters for children’s books and toys and games (plush toys, play sets, card and board games and so on) of course, but there are shedloads of things that you probably haven’t even thought of – clothing for kids and adults alike, cushions, bedlinens, teatowels and oven gloves, phone cases: basically anything you can decorate. It’a a great way to show an agent or art director that quirky, unique personality of yours. Whether you’re witty, dreamy, playful, nerdy or whatever else, the characters

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Lilla’s hints and tips #3: What’s the secret to a successful art career? Plus FREE Bingo Board!

Lilla here. Over the past month or so I’ve been sharing some of my thoughts, based on my decades in the art industry, and answering some of the questions that I’m often asked as an art agent and a former professional illustrator. I hope that you’ve found them useful. How do you have a successful art career? Today’s question is a biggie. What’s the secret to a successful art career? What’s the key for making a living as an artist? Here’s the deal: you want to make a living as an artist because it’s the greatest job in the world. Of course it is: you get to make money from making art, and you can do it in your pajamas while listening to fabulous music and eating toast! My whole thing is about diversification. In other words, the secret to a successful art career is just like a financial stock

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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

booksfromlillasartists Make Art That Sells Lilla’s hints and tips #1: Get work as an artist and up your game

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

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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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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

MATS productsfromartists Make Art That Sells Learn with art agent Lilla: how to thrive with a creative mind (spoiler alert: time management tips inside!)

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

B3letter Make Art That Sells FREE illustration assignment #3 from art agent Lilla: Design an illuminated letter

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