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Just some of many hundreds of picture books agented by Lilla Rogers Studio during Lilla’s 30 years as an art agent 🤩 She’s seen it all and she’s got tons of wisdom to share in Illustrating Children’s Books, which starts THIS MONDAY, April 27th!

(Fun fact: Love Grows Everywhere was art directed by Illustrating Children’s Books co-teacher, Zoë Tucker – and illustrated by Make Art That Sells student Tisha Lee after Zoë saw her art in class!)

Benefit from their wealth of knowledge and give your picture book illustration career a huge boost.

Class starts SOON – don’t miss out! Sign up now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/illustrating-childrens-books/

Clockwise from top left: Sarah Walsh x 2 @sarahwalshmakesthings, Hsinping Pan @hsinpingpan, Tisha Lee tishalee_art

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Illustrating Children`s Books 2026 starts THIS MONDAY!

In five wonderful weeks, you`ll dig deep into the children`s book illustration market. You`ll learn how to create appealing characters, create a pitch presentation that contains everything an art director needs to see to give you work, and learn how to do a great job when you do get the gig!

It`s packed with hints and tips, like:

✨ How to woo an art director
✨ How to show a character’s emotion through poses
✨ How to use the whole figure, including the importance of tension

… and tons more.

This course will only run once this year, so don’t miss it – sign up now! Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/illustrating-childrens-books/

Image shows art by Make Art That Sells student Jackie Gigliotti @jackiegig

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Get Part 2 of your FREE children`s book illustration assignment from top art agent Lilla Rogers!

A few days ago, we shared Part 1 of a FREE warm up exercise that Lilla has written for you ahead of her raved-about course, Illustrating Children`s Books, which starts Monday, April 27th, and today we`re sharing Part 2 on our blog.

Don`t miss it! Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/

Image shows art by Make Art That Sells student Olga Smith @olgasmithart – swipe to see the full spread!

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Get Part 2 of your FREE children's book illustration assignment from top art agent Lilla Rogers!
A few days ago, we shared Part 1 of a FREE warm up exercise that Lilla has written for you ahead of her raved-about course, Illustrating Children's Books, which starts Monday, April 27th, and today we're sharing Part 2 on our blog. Don't miss it! Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/
Image shows art by Make Art That Sells student Olga Smith @olgasmithart – swipe to see the full spread!

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Illustrating Children`s Books 2026 starts THIS MONDAY, April 27th!

Our students love it because they learn a ton, they have a full ready-to-send pitch presentation by the end of the course, and many of them get paid work as a result of the art they created in class

Join them – but hurry, there’s not long left to sign up!

Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/illustrating-childrens-books/

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ICYMI, head over to our blog for Part 1 of your fab FREE #MATSprep warm-up assignment from art agent Lilla ahead of Illustrating Children’s Books, which starts THIS MONDAY, April 27th!

Part 2 drops tomorrow, and art agent Lilla will be sharing some cool tips on adding depth to your art, as well as explaining why it’s so important.

Want to see more of Lilla? Don’t miss the FREE live Zoom on Monday, April 27th, at 12 noon ET/5 pm BST – set a reminder now!

Get your FREE picture book illustration assignment now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/

Image shows art for class by Make Art That Sells student Shona Van Ashegen @bob_and_bee_ - be sure to swipe for the full spread!

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ICYMI, head over to our blog for Part 1 of your fab FREE #MATSprep warm-up assignment from art agent Lilla ahead of Illustrating Children’s Books, which starts THIS MONDAY, April 27th! Part 2 drops tomorrow, and art agent Lilla will be sharing some cool tips on adding depth to your art, as well as explaining why it’s so important. Want to see more of Lilla? Don’t miss the FREE live Zoom on Monday, April 27th, at 12 noon ET/5 pm BST – set a reminder now! Get your FREE picture book illustration assignment now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/ Image shows art for class by Make Art That Sells student Shona Van Ashegen @bob_and_bee_ - be sure to swipe for the full spread!

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🚨 Exciting news! We’re thrilled that Senior Editor in Children’s at Chronicle Books, Ariel Richardson, will be joining Lilla and Zoë as a guest reviewer for the final LIVE review of Illustrating Children’s Books! Swipe to see some of the many gorgeous books Ariel has worked on.

What an amazing opportunity to get your art directly in front of industry experts who are always looking for new talent!

HURRY! Illustrating Children’s Books 2026 starts in less than a week, on Monday, April 27th!

Find out more and sign up now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/illustrating-childrens-books/

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🗣️ FREE children’s book art assignment!

Woo hoo – our raved-about picture book illustration course, Illustrating Children’s Books, starts ✨one week today✨ on Monday, April 27th!

To help you get ready for class, we’re sharing a fab FREE #MATSprep warm up assignment from art agent Lilla Rogers.

It’s open to everyone, whether you’re taking the class or not, so grab it now!

Get Part 1 in today’s blog then look out for Parts 2 and 3 coming up later this week – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/

Image shows art by Make Art That Sells student Rhian Stone @rhianillustrates - swipe to see the full spread!

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🗣️ FREE children’s book art assignment! Woo hoo – our raved-about picture book illustration course, Illustrating Children’s Books, starts ✨one week today✨ on Monday, April 27th! To help you get ready for class, we’re sharing a fab FREE #MATSprep warm up assignment from art agent Lilla Rogers. It’s open to everyone, whether you’re taking the class or not, so grab it now! Get Part 1 in today’s blog then look out for Parts 2 and 3 coming up later this week – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/ Image shows art by Make Art That Sells student Rhian Stone @rhianillustrates - swipe to see the full spread!

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Check out this gorgeous art by Make Art That Sells student Alice Marrollo @musetto_illustrations for Bootcamp Special: Character Play 😍

Alice now works full-time as an illustrator after taking a chance on Make Art That Sells courses and pivoting while on maternity leave. Read her story and more on today’s blog – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/

It’s the last few hours of our big Spring Sale, so grab a bargain now and get ready to write your own success story!

Your next chapter starts here. Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-art-courses/

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Check out this gorgeous art by Make Art That Sells student Alice Marrollo @musetto_illustrations for Bootcamp Special: Character Play 😍 Alice now works full-time as an illustrator after taking a chance on Make Art That Sells courses and pivoting while on maternity leave. Read her story and more on today’s blog – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/ It’s the last few hours of our big Spring Sale, so grab a bargain now and get ready to write your own success story! Your next chapter starts here. Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-art-courses/

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