We ran our most recent FREE quarterly Art Challenge in June, and, as ever, we loved seeing the beautiful art that you created!
This time the challenge was a little bit different: the assignment was to illustrate a quotation from Lilla: Even so, there are tiny moments of beauty.
Former art agent Lilla looked at every single entry to pick a winner and runners up: we share some of her favorites below, as well as an important update about the next FREE challenge, which is due to drop September 1st.
Huge congrats to Ilana Diamond, who wins FREE place in Illustrating Children’s Books. Want the chance of winning courses and more? Don’t miss our next challenge in September!
Lilla said: “The confidence in style, lovely painterly background, the hand-lettering add beauty to the piece. Conceptually, the quirky, atypical imagery—ice cream as paint, swaying seaweed—all make for a very personal style and reflect my quote beautifully. These are, in fact, tiny moments of beauty.
Congratulations, Ilana!”
Here are a few more of Lilla’s favorite entries.
Art by Jenny Schneider (left) and Sharon “Nullsie” Nullmeyer (right).
Quotations are a fantastic opportunity to show off your lettering skills and can be licensed in a variety of art markets including journal covers, wall art, and greeting cards.
Art by Anna O’Neill. Entries covered all moods, from dreamy to poignant to celebratory.
It’s always fascinating to see the huge variety of ways in which artists tackle the same subject matter!
Dreamy florals by Erin Niehenke (left) and Tamisha Harris (right).
We hope you enjoyed the show!
What about the next Challenge?
Our next FREE challenge is due to drop September 1st, but we’re going to take a raincheck on this one because we have something exciting planned which we think you’re going to love!
Just some art by Lilla which could be a hint, might not, it’s hard to say …
We’ll be sharing all the thrilling details over the next few weeks, so be sure to keep an eye on our socials: Instagram, Facebook, and we’re on BlueSky too! We can’t wait to spill the beans …
Make sure you’re signed up to our mailing list so you don’t miss out! Sign up here – and do feel free to forward this email to any fellow illustrators who you think may enjoy the challenge.
Lots of love
The Make Art That Sells team xxx
