Happy new year from all of us here at Make Art That Sells!
What are your plans for the year, large or small? You may remember me, British Jennie, from a couple of newsletters in December. I write all of the Make Art That Sells newsletters and social media posts and various other bits and bobs behind the scenes, but aside from that I also have three smallish children, two cats and a dog. In 2020, my goals, as for the previous decade, will mainly revolve around getting enough sleep.
It absolutely blows my mind that ten years ago I would go to bed with the full expectation of being able to sleep uninterrupted for eight whole hours, night after night, without someone needing a drink of water or a trip to the bathroom or to have monsters flushed out from under the bed or sudden reassurance about something that happened a year and a half ago or attention for a sock that feels funny.
And then, just when there was a reasonable chance that all three children would sleep through the night or even – whisper it – beyond 7 am, we acquired two cats, who will never let us sleep beyond 7 am because instead they need to mew and bat our faces until we wake up and feed them. And when we developed the ability to sleep through that, we added a puppy into the mix, who will bounce onto the bed at 6 am and physically fight with the cats while treading our soft pink vulnerable bodies underfoot, and, trust me, there’s no sleeping through that.
So, my goals for 2020 are:
- Learn to go to bed at a reasonable time instead of bingewatching boxsets in a desperate attempt to have an evening
- Stop thinking “Hmm, we’re actually getting okay at this, time to level up” and adding another child or pet to the mix
- Work out where all the sticks in my house are coming from
- Visit Lilla in Boston again so we can come up with some more amazing content for the year ahead
And I’m also really looking forward to Lilla’s Mystery Box: Exploring Creative Living with Lilla Rogers, which I think is going to be completely rejuvenating and inspiring.
How about you, Make Art That Sells fans, followers and students? Perhaps this year you’re planning on taking part in a drawing challenge, or setting up an Instagram account to show off your beautiful art, or exploring a new market for your art; perhaps this is the year you’ll snag that incredible children’s book illustration gig (or another children’s book illustration gig – or a whole series!) or launch your own home décor collection or land representation with an agent.
To help you plan your amazing year, we’re re-sharing two of our fabulous FREE downloadable worksheets: the Dream Armadillo and the Dream Snail. Complete them both or simply choose whichever one appeals to you the most. Simply download and fill out the worksheet, then stick it somewhere where you can see it throughout the year – and don’t forget to share on social media and tag us in so Lilla can see what you do!
Meet the Dream Armadillo! Click here to download your copy and get ready for your amazing year. Want a whole year of nutty worksheets like this? There’s still time to sign up for My Year of Art School at 30% off!
Whatever your dreams this year, Lilla always says that it’s easier when you’ve got a map. Plus simply the act of writing down and planning your next few steps can help give you clarity and focus, and make them more likely to happen.
What do you have in common with armadillos? I definitely have short legs but only move fast under very specific circumstances. How armadillo are you? Click here for your copy then check all that apply.
What do you have in common with armadillos? I definitely have short legs but only move fast under very specific circumstances. How armadillo are you? Click here for your copy then check all that apply.
What will 2020 hold for you?
- Do you want to fill your portfolio full of stunning, eye-catching art that will help you land more work?
- Do you want to get your unique art directly in front of a top art agent?
- Do you want to build an exciting and fulfilling career as a professional artist?
- Do you want to make art in a way that’s playful but that stretches you to create your very best work so your art just gets better and better?
- Do you want to meet an amazing tribe of fellow creatives from all over the world?
If you answered a big fat YES, then there’s still time to sign up to our incredible My Year of Art School bundle – all of our LIVE courses for 2020 or ALL of our raved-about courses for 2020 at a brilliant 30% off!
Imagine a whole year full of amazing opportunities to make incredible art – grab your spot now! Not sure which bundle to choose? Here’s art agent Lilla on which bundle is right for you.
PLUS get these juicy bonuses! When you sign up for My Year of Art School, you’ll also get exclusive access to the following extra content:
- NEW FOR 2020! A bonus assignment every month, helping you to fill your portfolio with even more beautiful art! The assignments will be taken from the Make Art That Sells archives, the finalist assignments for our famous Global Talent Search (which were only ever seen by a handful of people) and from the assignments art agent Lilla creates especially for her artists!
- BREAKING NEWS: NEW FOR 2020! All My Year of Art School students also get Lilla Rogers’ newly-created nature-inspired color palette worksheets, which are available in the classroom as soon as you sign up – we’re sure you’re going to lichen them a lot!
Your dreams are powerful! Download your FREE worksheet here, fill it in and put it somewhere where you can see it – and don’t forget to share on social media so art agent Lilla can see!
Wherever you are, whatever you’re dreaming of, we’re here every step of the way, and we can’t wait to see what you’re going to do. And don’t forget to keep your fingers crossed for me working out where all those sticks are coming from.
Get ready to make your very best art in 2020! Top art agent Lilla Rogers’ courses are carefully designed to bring out the best in every student, no matter where you’re starting from!
Lots of love
British Jennie and the Make Art That Sells team xxx
P.S. There’s still time to win a FREE spot in Assignment Bootcamp 2020 in our brilliant Make Art That Sells manifesto competition, but HURRY – the closing date is Friday, January 10th! Find out more here.
