Interview with Daniel roode
Want to know what the previous winners of the Global Talent Search really think about their experience? We recently interviewed the previous winners of the Global Talent Search to share their experiences with you. Find out what it’s like to win directly from the winners!
Daniel Roode’s charming illustrations on various books & products
Today we’re chatting with Daniel Roode, winner of the Global Talent Search Special Studio Award in 2013.
Daniel’s clients include Simon & Schuster, Nickelodeon, Scholastic, Inc, Hallmark, Fisher Price, Editions Milan, and many more.
Read on to find out all about Daniel’s experience entering & winning the Global Talent Search and what he thinks about being represented by Lilla Rogers Studio!
Make Art That Sells: Hey, Daniel! Thanks for chatting with us today. We’d love to start out by asking you why you decided to enter the Global Talent Search?
Daniel Roode: Representation and exposure.
Did you think you had a chance at winning?
Yes.
What did you find useful about the Global Talent Search assignments? What did you learn?
The Global Talent Search gave me a very accurate sense of what it is like to work toward a deadline and how to fine tune your vision.
Lots of gorgeous products decorated with Daniel’s delightful characters!
What advice would you give to people who are considering entering this year’s competition?
Try hard and give it your all.
Did you find any of the Make Art That Sells courses helpful in preparing you for the competition or for your career as an artist after winning Global Talent Search?
Yes. It’s a great chance to build up a set of skills and a body of work that you may otherwise not have.
How did you feel when you won?
Over the moon!
Has winning the Global Talent Search been beneficial for your career?
It’s a full-time career now so I get to do what I love.
How do you like being represented by Lilla Rogers Studio?
I feel like I’m part of an A-Team of the best illustrators and designers out there.
Lots of lovely books illustrated by Daniel (translated into Korean).
See more of Daniel’s fabulous artwork on his website and on his Instagram. You can also read more details about him here.
If you’d love to be represented by Lilla Rogers Studio, then taking a Make Art That Sells course is an incredible opportunity to get your art directly in front of Lilla!
She loves offering representation to students from class and she’s always looking for new talent – she’s now taken on more than 30 Make Art That Sells students since Make Art That Sells was founded in 2013! Read some of their stories, plus other success stories from our alumni, here.
