Do you want to be represented by one of the world’s top agents? Top art agent Lilla Rogers is always on the lookout for illustrators to represent in her innovative art agency, Lilla Rogers Studio. And she’s particularly partial to Make Art That Sells students.
Why? Because she knows they’ll have powerful portfolios that will get them work in a ton of markets from the Make Art That Sells courses that they’ve taken. Plus she gets to know them in class and see how they interact with other students, whether they meet deadlines, whether they conduct themselves professionally, and so on.
In other words, taking Make Art That Sells courses is an amazing way to get your art in front of Lilla, and maybe land representation with this unique art agency.
Does it really work? YES! Lilla has already announced that she’s offered representation to FIVE Make Art That Sells students so far in 2021 alone (read more about the first three here), and she’s due to announce that she’s taken on THREE MORE in the next couple of months. In fact, we didn’t have a chance to chat to Tequitia before Lilla announced that she’d taken on another artist. So let’s get acquainted with Tequitia now while we have the chance!
Congratulations, Tequitia!
Make Art That Sells student Tequitia Andrews, who is now represented by Lilla Rogers Studio after Lilla spotted her work in class.
Meet Tequitia Andrews
Tequitia has taken Assignment Bootcamp and Illustrating Children’s Books so far, and Lilla was blown away by her gorgeous portraits, strong color, powerful themes, lovely lettering, and spectacular children’s illustration. Lilla tells us that she envisions Tequitia getting tons of editorial and advertising gigs, and loads of children’s picture book illustration work. Since being with Lilla Rogers Studio, Tequitia has already landed work for American Greetings, Bravery magazine, Sublime Stitching, Penguin Workshop and Farshore (part of HarperCollins)!
Art agent Lilla was drawn to Tequitia’s appealing children’s book illustrations.
MATS: Which course was your favorite, and why?
Tequitia says: “I really enjoyed the Illustrating Children’s Books class. It’s chock full of information and you learn so much about the industry. I also enjoyed and learned a lot from the regular Zoom review sessions. It was fun seeing so many wonderful illustrations from class and getting advice from Lilla and Zoë!”
MATS: How have the classes helped you evolve/grow?
Tequitia says: “I think the classes have helped me grow as an artist by helping me to put more of myself in my work. As Lilla says, ‘People buy your joy!’ I feel more confident in allowing my voice and my experiences inspire my work.”
Art by Tequitia Andrews.
MATS: How did you feel when Lilla got in touch to discuss representation?
Tequitia says: “I believe I was in shock because it was so unexpected! I couldn’t believe it! I had to keep pinching myself.”
MATS: What brings you joy?
Tequitia says: “Chocolate! LOL! I also get a lot of joy from spending time with my family.”
Art by Tequitia Andrews. Lilla loved her strong editorial illustration work.
MATS: What’s your dream job?
Tequitia says: “I think I’ve found it! I love illustrating! I’m like a kid in a candy store wanting to try everything! I hope I can do this forever!”
MATS: And finally, what’s your best tip or piece of advice for Make Art That Sells students?
Tequitia says: “The first thing is to have fun. The second would be not to allow jealousy or envy of others impede your progress or intimidate you from sharing your work. And last I would say to take advantage of live Zoom sessions to ask questions and get tips to help improve your work and for encouragement. Lilla radiates positivity!”
Book covers illustrated by Tequitia, who is now represented by Lilla Rogers Studio.
Thank you Tequitia, and congratulations again! You can find out more about Tequitia and see more of her gorgeous art in her chat with Lilla here as part of Lilla Rogers Studio’s FREE WebinARTs series, and see her website here.
Do you want to get represented by Lilla Rogers? Sign up for a Make Art That Sells course today and get your art noticed! The last live course for 2021 is My Kid Book Pitch, all about writing your very own unique picture book story, which starts Monday, October 18, and last week, Lilla announced that she would also be doing a live review for her self-paced mini course, Illustrating Children’s Books PLUS – read the details here.
Lots of love
The Make Art That Sells team xxx
P.S. There’s still time to bag huge savings with The Children’s Book Bundle, which includes three incredible courses, including My Kid Book Pitch, for just £395 (approx. $574)! Find out more and buy here – but hurry, this offer is only available until Thursday, October 21st!
