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Meet the latest Make Art That Sells student to be scooped up by Lilla Rogers!

Are you looking for representation? Do you want to just ignore the whole fiddly, business-y side of your creative career and just get on with making gorgeous art in your pajamas?

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We don’t blame you. And don’t forget, every single live Make Art That Sells course is a fantastic opportunity to get your art seen by top art agent Lilla Rogers. Lilla looks at every single piece of art submitted to the class galleries when she’s preparing for the live class reviews, and she also stalks the class Facebook groups pretty obsessively. So if you want to get your art seen by an innovative art agent who’s always looking for fresh talent then you’ll want to check out our fabulous online courses.

This isn’t a one in a million shot either – since Make Art That Sells was founded in 2013, Lilla has taken on more than 30 Make Art That Sells students and to be honest, it’s getting a little hard to keep up.

With no further ado, we’re thrilled to introduce the latest Make Art That Sells student snapped up by Lilla Rogers Studio …

Paloma O’Toole!

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Congrats to Paloma, the latest Make Art That Sells student to be represented by Lilla Rogers Studio! Paloma (left) and her studio (right).

Paloma has taken a ton of Make Art That Sells courses, including My Year of Art School, Assignment Bootcamp (twice!), Illustrating Children’s Books (twice!), My Toy Pitch, Illustrating Children’s Books, MATS MBA (Money BadAss), Lilla’s Art Recipes: Drawing Faces and more.

Art agent Lilla says: “Not only is Paloma’s work extraordinary, magical, and charming, but she’s lovely to work with. First, I see her illustrating (and writing) many, many glorious and transformative picture books with her charming characters. Second, her more mystical and magical work is perfect for oracle decks, tarot cards and related books.”

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Part of the toy pitch Paloma created for My Toy Pitch.

We caught up with Paloma to ask her a few questions about her journey with Make Art That Sells.

MATS: How have the classes helped you evolve/ grow?

Paloma says: “Make Art That Sells has been like a spa retreat for my art. The courses have been safe spaces to develop my own style. Lilla’s assignments are playful and inspiring, and the community is so supportive and caring that I have felt at home.”

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A full page spread that Paloma created for Illustrating Children’s Books.

MATS: What was the best/ most valuable thing you learnt from Make Art That Sells?

Paloma says: “To be myself and listen to what brings me joy. There is only one of each one of us, your uniqueness is your superpower.”

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Paloma’s graphic novel page for Assignment Bootcamp: Portfolio.

MATS: How did you feel when Lilla got in touch to discuss representation?

Paloma says: “I was so happy and overjoyed! Lilla Rogers Studio has always been my number one favorite agency and I am a big fan of all the other artists Lilla represents. I am so grateful and excited to be part of this lovely group of people.”

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Paloma created this adorable character for My Kid Book Pitch.

MATS: What’s your best tip or advice for Make Art That Sells students?

Paloma says: “Believe in yourself and follow your heart. Find out what you enjoy making and everything else falls into place by itself.”

Congrats again Paloma!

Lots of love

The Make Art That Sells team xxx

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