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HORSESHOE CARD Make Art That Sells How to get ideas for a children’s book story: Part 3

How to get ideas for a children’s book story: Part 3

Do you want to learn how to get ideas for a children’s book story? Lilla here. Over the past week, I’ve been sharing some of my dreamy Magic Cards to help you tap in to that wonderful imagination of yours and come up with ideas for a children’s book story. I want you to get a taste of the what’s to come and get you warmed up for my My Kid Book Pitch class that starts THIS MONDAY, October 18th. I honestly couldn’t be more excited about this course. I know that you’re going to come up with some incredible ideas for a children’s book story from this, and I love to read what you’ve written each week. Free Live Zoom event TODAY!   Here is the Replay of the Live Zoom with Lilla and Zoe! How to Get ideas for a children’s book story Over the past week, you

SQUEEZE ME DOLL Make Art That Sells Get Part 1 of your FREE children’s book story idea generator

Get Part 1 of your FREE children’s book story idea generator

  Here’s Day 1 of your FREE children’s book story idea generator!   Lilla here! Welcome to your three day #MATSprep. I often like to get my students ready for class with a free mini warm up assignment, called a #MATSprep, to give you a taste of the what’s to come and to get everyone motivated, so I’m sharing this free three part assignment ahead of My Kid Book Pitch, my children’s book writing course for Make Art That Sells, which begins Monday, October 18th. I honestly couldn’t be more excited about this course. Having done the course as a beta for my artists and running it for the first time back in October 2020, I know that you’re going to make some amazing stories from this. And it works: read some success stories here. Here’s Day One of your FREE children’s book story idea generator: MAGIC CARDS! I created

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How to turn play into pay

Turn play into pay! Hurry hurry HURRY – Lilla’s brand NEW class, My Toy Pitch, started YESTERDAY, July 5th, but there’s still time to sign up if you move fast! Book your spot here now and get started on this week’s assignment – you’ll get it, along with a bunch of cool downloads including a mood board, a mood board analysis video, a journaling worksheet, product boards and more,  as soon as you sign up! Plus you’ll get a brand new assignment from art agent Lilla every week, and weekly live reviews in which you might get your pitch reviewed LIVE by Lilla and Riley! Learn how YOU can turn play into pay! Art agent Lilla has teamed up with Riley Wilkinson – the new Toys, Games & Children’s Entertainment agent at Lilla Rogers Studio, creative director, inventor of the smash hit Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game, and Make Art That

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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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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

Blobby MTP Prep filled in example Make Art That Sells Get Part 1 of your FREE toy design assignment! Plus FREE toy and game design video

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

Trina Dalziel The Great Jelly Race Make Art That Sells Win a place in Lilla’s brand NEW toy design course, My Toy Pitch!

Win a place in Lilla’s brand NEW toy design course, My Toy Pitch!

Win a free place in Lilla’s brand NEW toy design course! There’s just over two weeks to go until the start of art agent Lilla’s brand NEW toy design course, My Toy Pitch, and excitement is building! With co-teachers Lilla and Riley at the helm, this course is going to be a blast – but you’re also going to take a deep deep dive into the fascinating world of toy and game creation, and learn everything you need to put together a compelling pitch for a unique toy or game created by YOU! Why is Lilla on TV? Why are there quail? Watch below to hear more from Lilla and Riley. Want in? Lilla and Riley are going to be giving away a FREE place in their new toy design course during their free live Zoom event on Saturday, July 3rd at 12 noon ET! Read on to find out

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

Your MATS Prep Make Art That Sells Get Part 2 of your FREE children’s book illustration assignment – plus a bonus!

Get Part 2 of your FREE children’s book illustration assignment – plus a bonus!

Lilla here! Today you can get Part 2 of your FREE children’s book illustration assignment! A couple of days ago I shared the first part 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 on Monday, October 9th 2023. If you missed it, you can catch up here. This #MATSprep is a terrific warm up for class, because it will help you to start thinking about how you can create winning characters for your children’s book illustrations. Characters are absolutely central to children’s picture books, which is why we spend several weeks in class focusing on characters, and why my co-teacher, brilliant children’s book art director Zoë Tucker, and I share so many hints and tips on how you can take your characters to the next level and catch the eye of an art director or publisher.

Your MATS Prep Make Art That Sells Get Part 1 of your FREE children's book illustration warm up assignment!

Get Part 1 of your FREE children’s book illustration warm up assignment!

Lilla here! Today I’m going to share the first part of my FREE #MATSprep for my children’s book illustration online course, Illustrating Children’s Books. I really love teaching this course. Why? Because I feel your excitement, your commitment, and no matter if you’re starting at the beginning or are an experienced published illustrator, I’m so happy that you want to strive to make the best children’s book illustration that you can make. I love seeing your work, and I love watching the inevitable growth that occurs over the five weeks of the course. What’s a #MATSprep? It’s a FREE warm up exercise to get you ready for class, and it’s open to everyone, whether you’re signed up for class or not. Illustrating Children’s Books 2021 starts in less than two weeks, on Monday, April 12th, so over the next few days I’ll be sharing this free assignment I wrote especially