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Sarah Walsh Galison 2 Make Art That Sells FREE video on what to put in a toy pitch, plus Part 2 of your FREE toy pitch assignment!

FREE video on what to put in a toy pitch, plus Part 2 of your FREE toy pitch assignment!

Find out what to put in a toy pitch and the three things an art director definitely wants to see! Lilla here. Can you believe that My Toy Pitch starts one week today? I’m so hyped for class to start: I know you’re going to love it and we’re going to make tons of amazing art tapping into those wonderful quirky minds of yours. What time is it?! Here’s a message from Riley and me – and if you like this, DO NOT MISS our FREE live Zoom event on Saturday, July 3rd at 12 noon EST/5 pm BST! Did you have fun researching for your Blobby Worksheet for Part 1 of your FREE #MATSprep warm up assignment? (If you missed it then click here to find out more and join in – and maybe win a free place in class!) Are you amazed at all the gorgeous toy and


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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


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


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Get your FREE illustration assignment #1 from top art agent Lilla!

FREE illustration assignments from an art agent: #1 Lilla here. It’s springtime here in the northern hemisphere. The sun is shining and things are feeling positive. Over the next few weeks, I want to share some FREE illustration assignments with you, just to stretch you and help you approach your art-making in fresh, interesting ways. They’ll all be very small and manageable and easy to fit around your other commitments, and of course they’re completely optional! They’re just a way of loosening up and playing with your art. Today we’re going to start with a super simple mini assignment. I have found, to my delight, that many of my Make Art That Sells students are wacky, loveable, and eccentric. They are collectors. Some of my collections in my studio. Can you tell I love color?! If you’ve taken any of my classes, you’ll already know that I have tons of


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FREE tips on creating winning characters from a children’s book art director

Do you dream of finding work in the magical world of children’s book illustration? Would you love to create memorable characters and see your work in print? Our outstanding online course, Illustrating Children’s Books, started Monday and there’s still time to sign up. Just think: in just five weeks you could be holding your very own stunning book pitch in your hands, ready to send off to potential clients! But HURRY: registration closes TODAY! Character sheet for Illustrating Children’s Books 2020 by Make Art That Sells student Tisha Lee. Tisha is now represented by art agent Lilla after Lilla spotted her in class. Creating memorable, relatable characters is absolutely key to snagging your dream kids’ book job, which is why you’ll spend the first two weeks learning all about characters: how to develop appealing characters in your own style, what art directors look for in a character, how to make


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More children’s book illustration success stories, plus watch our FREE live Zoom event!

Who loves children’s book illustration success stories? We do! Our career-changing online course, Illustrating Children’s Books, starts TODAY! Every year, this course creates a whole new flurry of book deals for our wonderful students – we’ve shared some new children’s book illustration success stories below – and if you want more, find them here. What’s Illustrating Children’s Books all about? Over five incredible weeks, your brilliant teachers, top art agent Lilla Rogers and renowned children’s book art director and author Zoë Tucker, will lead you step by step to create a fabulous pitch presentation that contains everything an art director or publisher wants to see. And on the way, they’ll teach you everything you need to know about the wonderful world of children’s book illustration in a way that’s both fun and fascinating: you won’t want it to end. Art by Make Art That Sells student Erin Vanessa Sand, who


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FREE live all-star Zoom replay – watch now!

Watch now: FREE live all-star Zoom replay below! Do you 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? During our Recent Spring sale, top art agent Lilla Rogers hosted a FREE live Zoom event with all of the Make Art That Sells teachers, and they had tons of wisdom and insight to share. Lilla asked the team questions, answered your questions about art careers and our courses, chatted about her brand new course for 2021, gave creative career advice and lots more. Watch the FREE live all-star Zoom replay below with Lila and all of your amazing Make Art That Sells teachers: Beth, Zoë, Margo


Your MATS Prep Make Art That Sells Get the final part of your FREE children’s book illustration assignment!

Get the final part of your FREE children’s book illustration assignment!

Lilla here! Today I’m sharing the final part of your FREE children’s book illustration assignment! I recently shared the first two parts of a FREE three-part warm-up exercise that I’ve created for you ahead of my raved-about online course, Illustrating Children’s Books, which starts THIS MONDAY, April 12th. If you missed them, you can catch up on Part 1 here and Part 2 here. How did you enjoy Part 2? I bet you had some fun accessorizing. Are you seeing that the more time and thought you spend on your character, the more interesting it is? An engaging character is so important to a successful children’s book, and that’s why my co-teacher, brilliant children’s book art director Zoë Tucker, and I spend so much time focusing on characters in class, and why we share boatloads of hints and tips from our decades in the industry. Want in? Book your place


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Where will YOUR art end up? FREE art career videos from art agent Lilla to inspire you!

There are so many opportunities out there for creative people – and these free art career videos will show you just some of them. Where will your art end up? Maybe on … A chocolate wrapper A rubber stamp kit An embroidery set An oven mitt A pair of socks A pencil case An adult puzzle … and tons more! How do you get gigs like this? Art agent Lilla can show you how (and right now, she can show you how for less in our big Spring Sale – but hurry, sale ends this Friday, April 9th!). Our Spring Sale is on NOW! Download your free copy of our beautiful sale guide here and explore everything that’s included, with 20% off individual courses and up to 40% off our amazing bundles! A few days ago, we shared a couple of free art career videos from top art agent Lilla