Welcome to Manifesto Monday We receive so many wonderful comments about ‘Make Art That Sells‘, that we invited our amazing alumni to submit their own MATS Manifesto! We were absolutely delighted (but not surprised!) by the staggering level of submissions for the 2016 Manifesto competition. Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing their beautiful artwork on the blog. Would you like to experience the Make Art That Sells class yourself? Browse our live and self-paced classes here *** GRACE NOEL | CREATIVELY GRACEFUL By taking the MATS course I expect to uncover extra nuggets of industry insight so I can fulfill my dream of designing collections for the home decor market. That will combine all my loves in one!! See more of Grace’s work here: creativelygraceful.blogspot.ca *** BROOKE ANNE BRISTOW I participated in the Global Talent Search 2015. I enjoy watching all of Lilla’s videos-I am trying to build my
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Lilla is on the hunt for her next artist to represent. Hurry! Tomorrow is the last day to register!
Make your living drawing pictures! How would you like to wake up in the morning, make your coffee, sit down at your art table and work on your paid cool illustration gigs? Imagine having a team of support at your agency to guide you, negotiate the fees, review the contracts, and even invoice the clients for you? Do you dream of illustrating children’s books, your own home décor line with your artwork on it, and walking into a shop and finding cards you have designed on the shelves? Then this is your big opportunity! How does Lilla Rogers Studio find the next artist to represent? Lilla is looking for her next artist to represent and the way she does it is through our Global Talent Search. Daniel Roode GTS winner for Midwest CBK This is one of literally thousands of jobs that we’ve gotten our artists. What is the
Behind the scenes with… Evie Ashworth of Kaufman Fabrics
It’s Evie Ashworth’s turn to open the doors to her office at Robert Kaufman Fabrics. An established member of the textile industry for over 40 years, Evie has traveled the world to all production points from Europe to Asia and in between. She brought her expertise to Robert Kaufman in 2000 to establish a whole category of product specifically for quilt fabric retailers. She merchandised the line, introducing the concept of coordinated samples and print basics, including the trademarked Fusions(TM) brand, and today continues to ensure Robert Kaufman brand’s association with only the highest quality standards. Evie currently directs a large internal design team as well as several art studios abroad, to produce Robert Kaufman’s signature in-house Luxe and Gallery looks as well as a broad range with external licensed artists and brands. Evie is a judge for the Global Talent Search 2016. All images are courtesy of Robert Kaufman
#MYGTSPREP Part 1: Your favorite beverage
Some of my favorite cups Hi, Everyone! It’s Lilla here, artist agent. It’s prep time for our annual Global Talent Search (GTS) – one of the most closely-watched events in our industry. We will be sharing #mygtsprep daily here on the blog all this week. If you have not yet registered, book your place here and then dive into these ‘minis’ to help you get ready for the main competition. #MYGTSPREP Part 1: For today, I want you to take a moment to reflect: What do you like to drink? Do you drink it in your favorite cup? A glass? Do you use a straw? Do you garnish it with a lemon? Whipped cream? Your mission today is to draw your favorite drink. For extra credit, write about your beverage, right on the piece. Fill in the blank: Here’s why I love to drink this. It makes me feel ____________________________________________. (You
Behind the scenes with… Noël Claro of Nickelodeon
Noël Claro gives us a tour of her office at Nickelodeon. Noël Claro is a designer, art director, and professor at Parsons, The New School for Design. Her experience ranges from managing high-profile corporate projects at Nickelodeon to inspiring and mentoring small design teams and students at Parsons. Noël’s professional background is rooted in editorial design, advertising, promotion and creative branding. Her teaching experience covers a range subjects including design, illustration, typography, zines, merchandising and marketing. She’s not shy to rely on her stellar baked goods to provide inspiration and sustenance to her co-workers and students. Noël is a judge for the Global Talent Search 2016
Behind the Scenes, filming for “Illustrating Children’s Books”
The Make Art That Sells Team spent a wonderful week in Brighton, England, filming for the new ‘Illustrating Children’s Books‘ ecourse which starts 3 October, 2016. Registration opens Tuesday 12 July (we already have a massive waiting list so get on it here if you are interested!) As this class is in high demand, we will be capping registration numbers for the first session. In this class, top art agent Lilla Rogers and highly regarded children’s book art director Zoe Tucker provide everything you need to launch your children’s book illustration career or bring it to the next level. Lilla says: “We’ve created a course that breaks down the process into totally manageable chunks so that you can focus on having fun creating your very best work. I know you’ll be surprised at how much progress you make over the course of the 5 weeks. I’ve seen it over and
Ten Tips for Being on Instagram
Instagram is a way that Art Directors are increasingly finding fresh work and discovering new artists. The @makeartthatsells Instagram page It’s an easy interface to work with and anyone can do it. Here are some tips and pointers from the team: 1. Use your name or studio’s name as the IG account. Keep it simple for people to find you! 2. Give a clear explanation of who and what you’re doing in your profile with an email or link to your website if applicable. 3. Be creative with your photos of the work. Give them context and a setting by showing your art supplies beside the works. Photo and work by artist Katie Vernon, Global Talent Search Winner 2015 4. Film a short video of you working in action. A little video of you actually painting is really neat to see! Use the time lapse feature on your iPhone or
Janine Vangool of UPPERCASE magazine: Behind the scenes
Meet Janine Vangool Janine Vangool in her office. Janine Vangool is the publisher, editor and designer of Uppercase magazine, a quarterly magazine inspired by design, illustration, craft and creativity. A playful exploration of creativity, an affinity for vintage ephemera, and a love of typography are some elements common to her magazine and book projects. She is obsessed with typewriters. She took some pictures of her beautiful office for this Behind the Scenes feature. Step in! All images are courtesy of Uppercase magazine. The workshop library at Uppercase magazine Uppercase magazine proofs Details from Janine Vangool’s office Janine vangool: my favourite object Janine told us: “My favourite object is my turquoise Royal Quiet De Luxe typewriter from 1956 (though I do love all my other typewriters and related ephemera as well … so much so that I turned this obsession into a 336-page hardcover book that’s coming out this fall!) This
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
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