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Get Part 3 of your FREE illustration assignment!

Lilla here. I’ve loved seeing the incredible portraits you’ve been producing for the first two parts of this free warm-up assignment (if you missed out then catch up on Part 1 here and Part 2 here), and I’m delighted to be able to share the last part today. My brilliant co-teacher, educator and illustrator Tamisha Anthony, has created this assignment for you to help you get ready for our FREE course, Redrawing Black History, which starts THIS MONDAY, January 10th. I really hope you’ll join us. You’re going to love the vast array of visuals that Tamisha has put together for you, and her knowledge and passion for her subject. You’ll learn a ton about four iconic eras of Black American history, create some stunning art for your portfolio, and be inspired and awed by the joyfulness and beauty of Black American culture through the 20th century. Don’t miss it

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Get Part 2 of your FREE illustration assignment!

Lilla here. Today I’m thrilled to be sharing Part 2 of the amazing free three-part warm up assignment my co-teacher, Tamisha Anthony, has created for you. Tamisha has chosen three amazing Black women in music for you to learn about and explore, and what’s really cool is that you’ll be able to listen to their music as you draw. Look at this feast of images! You’ll love the rich visuals that Tamisha has put together for you in each of the four weekly presentations. Sign up here! I love Tamisha’s enthusiasm and passion for her subject, and I know you will too, so if you enjoy this mini assignment then be sure to sign up for the FREE course we’re teaching together, Redrawing Black History, which starts one week today, on Monday, January 10th. Plus don’t forget to join Tamisha and me for a lively FREE Zoom event THIS FRIDAY,

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Get your FREE illustration assignment and playlist!

Listen, Draw and Sip: Illustrate three iconic Black female musicians Lilla here. My brand NEW course, Redrawing Black History, starts in just a couple of weeks, on Monday, January 10th. Led by enthusiastic and knowledgeable educator, Tamisha Anthony, it promises a fascinating exploration and joyful celebration of four iconic eras of Black American history, with an emphasis on art, culture, clothing, hair and more. Plus, to make it as accessible as possible to as many people as possible, we’re offering this course entirely for FREE. Find out more and sign up here. If you want to learn more, you want to meet Tamisha, or you just can’t wait for class to start, join Tamisha and me for a FREE LIVE Zoom event on Friday, January 7th at 12 noon ET/5 pm GMT! We’ll be answering your questions, discussing the #MATSprep illustration assignment (more on that below!), talking a little more

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6 stunning affirmations to finish off your year

Greetings from everyone here at Make Art That Sells! To finish the year on a happy note, our gift to you this holiday season is some beautiful words gorgeously illustrated by Make Art That Sells students who are now represented by Lilla Rogers Studio, including four of the eight Make Art That Sells students Lilla scooped up in 2021. We hope that they lift your spirits and gladden your heart. Art by Janie Secker (left) and Maruga Koops (right). 2021 has been another difficult year, with some glimmers of optimism but still plenty of challenges ahead – but one constant throughout it all is how grateful we’ve been for you, our Make Art That Sells community, and your unflagging good humor, kindness and support. Art by Kay Wolfersperger (left) and Tequitia Andrews (right). We’re so looking forward to spending 2022 with you. We know that you’re going to do some

Tamisha Make Art That Sells There’s still time to join our incredible free art history course

There’s still time to join our incredible free art history course

There’s still time to join our incredible FREE art history course! Hurry – sign up now! Join us for a fascinating, joyful celebration of Black American history. Class starts January 10th, 2022 – and it’s FREE to join! Register here. Redrawing Black History is a fascinating and visually rich online course that is taught by Tamisha Anthony, who is an educator, an illustrator (who currently has five children’s book illustration deals in the pipeline) and a Make Art That Sells student, together with art agent Lilla Rogers. It will run for four weeks from January 10th, 2022, ahead of Black History Month in the USA, and promises to be a feast for your eyes, with hundreds of images showing Black American art, culture, history, dress and more, as well as giving you an enthralling insight into four key eras of Black American history. Plus for illustrators, you’ll also get to

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Leave a review and WIN a free place in our NEW Character Bootcamp!

We’d love to know what you think of Make Art That Sells courses! We love hearing your feedback and reading your rave reviews, and to say thank you for taking the time to let you know what you think, we’re offering you the chance to win a place on our incredible NEW course, Bootcamp Special: Character Play! Learning how to create winning characters can give a huge boost to your creative career and get you more work in a ton of hot art markets. In this new course, you’ll join brilliant children’s book art director and picture book author, Zoë Tucker, and toy and game expert, art agent and smash-hit game creator, Riley Wilkinson, to learn how simple dreaming up engaging characters and to create four show-stopping pieces of art for your illustration portfolio. Find out more here! How to enter: To enter, simply leave a review on Facebook or

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7 reasons why you need My Year of Art School

LAST CHANCE! Our huge Cyber Sale ends TODAY! You’ll still be able to sign up for Make Art That Sells courses when they launch in 2022, but this is your final call for HUGE savings of up to 50%, plus the option to pay by installments on ALL bundles. Prices will go up tomorrow. Don’t miss out! Today is your last chance to buy before our prices go back to their normal value, some courses are removed from sale awaiting official launch, and some of our fabulous bundle deals disappear forever … Imagine filling your portfolio with beautiful, job-snagging art … Imagine picking up groceries and seeing your gorgeous art on the front of your favorite magazine … Imagine your Etsy shop selling out so fast you hardly have time to restock it … Imagine getting to play your very own smash hit toy or game … Imagine spending months

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The perfect gift this holiday season

Make Art That Sells gift cards are here! What do you get for the fabulous creative person in your life? Or have you been trying to figure out the best way to let your loved ones know you’d love a Make Art That Sells course? We’re here to help – Make Art That Sells gift cards are now available in our online shop here! Just some of the stunning products illustrated by artists represented by Lilla Rogers. Let Lilla show you how you can get cool gigs like these with her career-making courses! They’re available for any amount from £20 (approx. $28) upwards, so you can choose to pay for the cost of a whole course or make a contribution towards the total cost – the choice is yours. Plus we give you the option of having the gift card emailed directly to the lucky recipient or you can print

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All-Star Teacher Zoom Replay and MATS Freebies!

We hope you enjoyed yesterday’s Zoom event with art agent Lilla and the rest of the Make Art That Sells teachers as much as we did! It was so invigorating and inspiring to hear all of your dreams and plans for the year ahead and we can’t wait to see your incredible art careers blossom and bloom. It was an absolute bumper edition so make sure you stretch, hydrate and stock up on snacks before you hit play. We heard some incredible stories in the comments, hung out with all the incredible Make Art That Sells teachers, including brand new teacher Tamisha, got a ton of career advice from Lilla and the rest of the gang, and tons more. If you want hot tips on building a stellar creative career from art agents, creative directors, illustrators and more then don’t miss this! If you missed out on yesterday’s Zoom catch

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Your incredible illustration career: 5 more success stories

Meet your teachers in a fab, FREE, content-packed, all-star Zoom TODAY at 2 pm ET/7 pm GMT! Do you still have questions about any of our courses? Do you have a burning career question you want to put to a top art agent or brilliant creative director? Do you just want to spend an hour or so in the company of an amazing creative community that will leave you feeling invigorated and inspired? Meet your teachers in our FREE all-star Zoom: (l-r) Lilla, Beth, Zoë, Margo, Riley and Tamisha. Join art agent Lilla for a FREE all-star live Zoom event TODAY at 2 pm ET/7 pm GMT, along with all of your amazing Make Art That Sells teachers: Beth, Zoë, Margo, Riley and Tamisha. This is your opportunity to ask an art agent – plus the Make Art That Sells teachers – anything! Lilla will be asking questions of the