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How to Get an Agent (and other top tips)

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Sign up now to get this free 28-page guide which is jam-packed with advice and tips from industry experts. You’ll get art agent Lilla’s quirky but insightful Dream Armadillo worksheet, a quiz to help you discover your animal marketing personality, and an inspiring video from smash-hit toy creator Riley Wilkinson on how to amp up your toy idea with 10 twists – plus lots more! These are actual extracts from our raved-about courses, along with inspiring mini assignments for you to complete. With insider insights from top agent Lilla Rogers on how to get an agent, to what a buyer looks for in a home décor collection and how to get editorial illustration work, these tips are based on years of experience – and we’re giving it to you for FREE! This information is gold! Simply register via the checkout  now. You will not need to give any credit card details in order to download your bonus.

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How to get an agent (and other top tips)

Dig in and learn from an industry expert and top agent Lilla Rogers and award-winning entrepreneur and author Beth Kempton, plus brilliant advice from our co-teachers: children’s book art director and author, Zoë Tucker; home décor trend expert  and creative director, Margo Tantau; and toy and game creator and art agent, Riley Wilkinson.

You’ll get great advice from Lilla on how to get an agent, along with bonus extracts from our career-changing courses, tons of information to help you boost your creative career, and some inspiring and motivating mini assignments. Enjoy!

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Products illustrated by some of the artists represented by Lilla Rogers. Let Lilla show you how you can get gigs like these!

We are offering this bonus content entirely FREE of charge. Simply click ‘Sign Up Now’ and proceed to checkout to register. You will not need to give any credit card details in order to claim your bonus copy of How to Get an Agent, Plus Other Top Tips!

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Want to see you work on products like these? Sign up for this fantastic free bonus  to get  amazing hints and tips!

Our incredible teachers – including top art agent Lilla Rogers, award-winning entrepreneur and author Beth Kempton, children’s book art director and picture book author Zoë Tucker, creative director Margo Tantau and toy and game expert Riley Wilkinson – have decades in the creative industry and tons of insight and wisdom to share.

This gorgeous free bonus, How to Get an Agent, Plus Other Top Tips! , is for you if:

  • You want to  get fantastic tips from industry experts with tons of experience
  • You want an insight into what agents and art directors are looking for
  • You want to supercharge your art career
  • You want top tips from the world of illustration, home décor, editorial, toys and more …
  • You want to get mini assignments from agents and art directors
  • You want to find out more about what we do at Make Art That Sells
  • You want to boost your creative career with fun, easy to follow  steps.

And it’s completely FREE! Click ‘Sign Up Now’ to get your copy.

 

 

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Get our free download and get tips on how to create great characters for children’s books and more.

We’ve dug deep into some of our raved-about, career-changing online illustration courses and put together some fascinating insider information that will help you take your creative career to the next level.

This free downloadable 28-page bonus, How to Get an Agent, Plus Other Top Tips! is instant-access and is made up of eight sections:

  1. How to get an agent by top art agent Lilla Rogers
  2. Three things an art director looks for in a character by brilliant children’s book art director and picture book author Zoë Tucker, who co-teaches Illustrating Children’s Books
  3. Turn your characters into toys with 10 twists by toy & game inventor Riley Wilkinson
  4. Designing for home décor: Looking at collections by wonderful creative director and trend queen Margo Tantau, taken from our Creating Collections for Home Décor course
  5. Editorial illustration: How to find clients by former full-time illustrator Lilla, from Editorial: Illustrating for Magazines and More
  6. Your illustration portfolio: Top tips for Instagram by Lilla Rogers, from Portfolio Review
  7. Confident marketing by Lilla Rogers & Beth Kempton, from the MATS MBA (Money BadAss)
  8. Plan your year ahead with the Dream Armadillo by Lilla Rogers

Each section contains an actual extract from one of our bestselling courses plus a mini assignment for you to try out.

And did we mention it’s FREE?! Simply register via the checkout  now. You will not need to give any credit card details in order to download your bonus.

If you have a question about Make Art That Sells please check these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) first. If you do not find an answer to your question here, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]

Q: What level is this?

A: Truly for all levels – from the experienced professional artist to the non-professional artist. These tips will assist all students.

Q: Can I access this MATS bonus from any device? 

A: Yes, you can access this and any MATS courses from any device once registered, but we strongly recommend viewing our courses on a desktop or laptop for the best user experience. We pack lots of information and visuals into our courses and they are best viewed on larger screens.

Q: When can I get access to the class bonus?

This is a self-paced bonus and you will get instant access as soon as you register.

Q: How much is it and how do I register?

A: This class bonus being offered to everyone free of charge. Click “Sign Up Now” to register.

Q: Do I need to add my credit card details ?

A: No, this  bonus is completely free of charge. In order to register you will need to click ‘Sign Up Now’ and register via the checkout, but you will not need to give any credit card details in order to access this bonus.

Q: Is there a community for this course?

A: This is a standalone bonus class, so does not have a Facebook Group. The private Facebook groups, where you can connect with other artists and share your inspiration and works-in-progress, are available for all courses shown in the Make Art That Sells shop.

Q: Do I have to have taken any other MATS courses?

A: No, but this will be a great complement to any other MATS courses.

Q: Is this new material or has it been covered in other MATS courses?

A: This is a bonus comprised of sections from other existing courses .

Q: What format is the bonus available in?

A: The bonus is available in an online classroom as a downloadable PDF, with a links to videos and transcripts. Everything is made available in a bespoke, password-protected private classroom.

Q: I don’t live in the USA. Is this bonus relevant for me?

A: Lilla Rogers represents artists internationally and has lots of international clients. Although the main buyers for art in the markets covered are in the US as it’s the largest & most lucrative market, much of the content is relevant for you wherever in the world you are, especially if you are interested in selling your work internationally. And because everything is made available to you online, it does not matter what time zone you are in.

 

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  • You acknowledge that Make Art That Sells and Do What You Love Ltd are the owner(s) or licensee(s) of all intellectual property rights in the site and the digital products you purchase, including any databases that hold relevant information about the site and its products. They are protected by copyright or trademark registration and you may only use any of the digital products in line with these terms.
  • You acknowledge that all of the digital products that are available for sale on our site are owned or controlled by our licensors, or us. Upon payment of the price for any of these digital products, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the digital products for your own personal, non-commercial use.
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The bonus is delivered online in a private password-protected classroom. We do not deliver physical products in the post. You can access the private classroom for your course via the Account section of this website, on or after the advertised start date. For self-paced classes you can access the private classroom via the Account section of this website, as soon as your purchase is complete.

If you have any issues accessing classrooms you can contact us at [email protected] where we will always endeavour to respond within 72 hours.

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Make Art That Sells, 2023

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Woo hoo! Portfolio Club starts TODAY – and there’s still time to sign up!  If you’re ready to build a powerful, job-snagging illustration portfolio (or you already have some art but want to get noticed by more clients and make more money), now is the moment to jump in!  HURRY! Don’t miss it! Sign up now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/portfolio-club/  Plus join Lilla for a FREE live Zoom and art supply demo TODAY at 12 noon ET/5 pm GMT! You’ll find the link to join in our Stories, in today’s newsletter and blog, and on the front page of our website at www.makeartthatsells.com.  Art by Make Art That Sells student Jade Orlando @jadefrolics

Woo hoo! Portfolio Club starts TODAY – and there’s still time to sign up!

If you’re ready to build a powerful, job-snagging illustration portfolio (or you already have some art but want to get noticed by more clients and make more money), now is the moment to jump in!

HURRY! Don’t miss it! Sign up now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/portfolio-club/

Plus join Lilla for a FREE live Zoom and art supply demo TODAY at 12 noon ET/5 pm GMT! You’ll find the link to join in our Stories, in today’s newsletter and blog, and on the front page of our website at www.makeartthatsells.com.

Art by Make Art That Sells student Jade Orlando @jadefrolics
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Here’s a little sneak peek of the fabulous art supply demo Lilla will be talking you through in tomorrow’s FREE Zoom 👀  Join Lilla to hear tons of her tricks and tips (and idiosyncrasies like using a clam shell to hold a watercolor medium!), like using a dropper tube to wet the watercolor cakes.  She sets out all the various paints and art supplies for the January assignment for her NEW Portfolio Club course, and mixes them all different ways to get a range of luscious colors, focusing on a lush, cozy vibe. This will really help you understand mixing, using a paint medium, glitters and powders, plus you’ll get a dreamy color palette.  Tune in tomorrow to see the full video and hear Lilla’s wise, insightful commentary!  Kick off is at 12 noon ET/5 pm GMT – set a reminder now! You’ll find the link to join the Zoom in our Stories tomorrow and on our website at www.makeartthatsells.com.

Here’s a little sneak peek of the fabulous art supply demo Lilla will be talking you through in tomorrow’s FREE Zoom 👀

Join Lilla to hear tons of her tricks and tips (and idiosyncrasies like using a clam shell to hold a watercolor medium!), like using a dropper tube to wet the watercolor cakes.

She sets out all the various paints and art supplies for the January assignment for her NEW Portfolio Club course, and mixes them all different ways to get a range of luscious colors, focusing on a lush, cozy vibe. This will really help you understand mixing, using a paint medium, glitters and powders, plus you’ll get a dreamy color palette.

Tune in tomorrow to see the full video and hear Lilla’s wise, insightful commentary!

Kick off is at 12 noon ET/5 pm GMT – set a reminder now! You’ll find the link to join the Zoom in our Stories tomorrow and on our website at www.makeartthatsells.com.
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In case you missed it, head over to our blog to grab your FREE copy of Lilla’s famous illustration Bingo Board, which shows you exactly what you need to show in your illustration portfolio in 2026 to get paying jobs!  Get your copy now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/  Image shows cool products agented by Lilla Rogers Studio. Look how many markets need your dreamy art!

In case you missed it, head over to our blog to grab your FREE copy of Lilla’s famous illustration Bingo Board, which shows you exactly what you need to show in your illustration portfolio in 2026 to get paying jobs!

Get your copy now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/

Image shows cool products agented by Lilla Rogers Studio. Look how many markets need your dreamy art!
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Ready to change your fortune in 2026? Lilla’s NEW course, Portfolio Club, starts in just a few days, on Monday, January 5th!  Join Lilla for eight whole months to build a powerful illustration portfolio designed to get you paying jobs, with tons of play and whimsy thrown in along the way, deadlines and monthly live Zooms to keep you motivated and accountable, and lots more. Don’t miss this chance to transform your portfolio in 2026!  Find out more and sign up now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/portfolio-club/  Plus don’t miss the fab FREE live Zoom event on the first day of class, January 5th, at 12 noon ET/5 pm GMT! Set a reminder now – you’ll find the link to join in our Stories on Monday and on our website at www.makeartthatsells.com.  Image shows art for class by Make Art That Sells student Petra Braun @petrabraunillustration

Ready to change your fortune in 2026? Lilla’s NEW course, Portfolio Club, starts in just a few days, on Monday, January 5th!

Join Lilla for eight whole months to build a powerful illustration portfolio designed to get you paying jobs, with tons of play and whimsy thrown in along the way, deadlines and monthly live Zooms to keep you motivated and accountable, and lots more. Don’t miss this chance to transform your portfolio in 2026!

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

Plus don’t miss the fab FREE live Zoom event on the first day of class, January 5th, at 12 noon ET/5 pm GMT! Set a reminder now – you’ll find the link to join in our Stories on Monday and on our website at www.makeartthatsells.com.

Image shows art for class by Make Art That Sells student Petra Braun @petrabraunillustration
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As we head into this brave new year, don’t miss your gorgeous FREE Playbook & Planner!  It’s packed with beautiful art, an insightful career planner that will help you hone in on what worked in 2025 and what you’re going to focus on in 2026, tons of worksheets to boost your creative career, and more!  Get it now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/download/272736/

As we head into this brave new year, don’t miss your gorgeous FREE Playbook & Planner!

It’s packed with beautiful art, an insightful career planner that will help you hone in on what worked in 2025 and what you’re going to focus on in 2026, tons of worksheets to boost your creative career, and more!

Get it now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/download/272736/
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Get your FREE #MATSprep Bingo Board from art agent Lilla and discover what you need to show in your portfolio to get work!  Lilla’s updated her famous Bingo Board for 2026 ahead of her brand new Portfolio Club course, which starts January 5th.  Get your FREE copy now in today’s blog and get ready to build your best portfolio yet!  Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/  Art by Make Art That Sells student Darcie Olley @darcieolley

Get your FREE #MATSprep Bingo Board from art agent Lilla and discover what you need to show in your portfolio to get work!

Lilla’s updated her famous Bingo Board for 2026 ahead of her brand new Portfolio Club course, which starts January 5th.

Get your FREE copy now in today’s blog and get ready to build your best portfolio yet!

Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/

Art by Make Art That Sells student Darcie Olley @darcieolley
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Happy new year! Here’s an uplifting message for you from Make Art That Sells student Jackie Gigliotti @jackiegig for Manifest Your Dream Creative Career.  Get this magical course for FREE and make dreamy art like this!  Sign up now! Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/manifest-your-dream-creative-career-self-paced/

Happy new year! Here’s an uplifting message for you from Make Art That Sells student Jackie Gigliotti @jackiegig for Manifest Your Dream Creative Career.

Get this magical course for FREE and make dreamy art like this!

Sign up now! Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/manifest-your-dream-creative-career-self-paced/
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It’s the last day of the year, which means it’s less than a week until the start of art agent Lilla’s first LIVE course of 2026 – and what a doozy it is!  Join her for eight wonderful months, from January to August, in her NEW Portfolio Club, and make dreamy job-snagging portfolio art for a huge range of markets which want to buy your art!  Get all this for just £99 (approx $134) for eight months:  ✨ Eight Mini assignments to warm up, experiment, and get your creative inspiration flowing  ✨ Eight Big assignments written by Lilla from her decades as an art agent to read like a real-life client brief  ✨ Make eye-catching portfolio art to pitch in a huge range of markets: magazine illustration, packaging, home décor, book covers, surface pattern, stationery, and more  ✨ Monthly bonus material  ✨ Monthly curated lists of recommended art supplies plus monthly demos from Lilla  ✨ Monthly LIVE Zoom calls with Lilla and your fellow classmates  … and more!  Find out more and sign up now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/portfolio-club/

It’s the last day of the year, which means it’s less than a week until the start of art agent Lilla’s first LIVE course of 2026 – and what a doozy it is!

Join her for eight wonderful months, from January to August, in her NEW Portfolio Club, and make dreamy job-snagging portfolio art for a huge range of markets which want to buy your art!

Get all this for just £99 (approx $134) for eight months:

✨ Eight Mini assignments to warm up, experiment, and get your creative inspiration flowing

✨ Eight Big assignments written by Lilla from her decades as an art agent to read like a real-life client brief

✨ Make eye-catching portfolio art to pitch in a huge range of markets: magazine illustration, packaging, home décor, book covers, surface pattern, stationery, and more

✨ Monthly bonus material

✨ Monthly curated lists of recommended art supplies plus monthly demos from Lilla

✨ Monthly LIVE Zoom calls with Lilla and your fellow classmates

… and more!

Find out more and sign up now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/portfolio-club/
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Fab art for Lilla’s magical Manifest Your Dream Creative Career course by Make Art That Sells student Julia Scohier @pencil_and_words  Get this transformative course now for FREE! Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/manifest-your-dream-creative-career-self-paced/

Fab art for Lilla’s magical Manifest Your Dream Creative Career course by Make Art That Sells student Julia Scohier @pencil_and_words

Get this transformative course now for FREE! Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/manifest-your-dream-creative-career-self-paced/
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Did you miss our huge news about our fab new collaboration with Blick Art Materials @blickartmaterials?  They’re a fantastic company who support hundreds of arts and community organizations across the country through charitable donations of over $200,000 each year, plus of course their supplies are amazing quality! We’re so thrilled to be partnered with them.  Head over to our blog for the big reveal – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/  Plus don’t miss the FREE art supply demo with art agent and illustator Lilla on the first day of her new course, Portfolio Club, on Monday, January 5th at 12 noon ET/5 pm GMT. Make a note in your diary now!

Did you miss our huge news about our fab new collaboration with Blick Art Materials @blickartmaterials?

They’re a fantastic company who support hundreds of arts and community organizations across the country through charitable donations of over $200,000 each year, plus of course their supplies are amazing quality! We’re so thrilled to be partnered with them.

Head over to our blog for the big reveal – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/

Plus don’t miss the FREE art supply demo with art agent and illustator Lilla on the first day of her new course, Portfolio Club, on Monday, January 5th at 12 noon ET/5 pm GMT. Make a note in your diary now!
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Quick reminder if you’re looking for something to do in these strange in between days that you can still get Lilla’s magical Manifest Your Dream Creative Career course completely for FREE!  Sign up now and get ready to crush 2026. Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/manifest-your-dream-creative-career-self-paced/

Quick reminder if you’re looking for something to do in these strange in between days that you can still get Lilla’s magical Manifest Your Dream Creative Career course completely for FREE!

Sign up now and get ready to crush 2026. Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/manifest-your-dream-creative-career-self-paced/
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Another of Lilla’s Honorable Mentions for our most recent FREE Quarterly Art Challenge is this gorgeous character by Shona Van Ashegen @bob_and_bee_ 😍  Don’t forget to sign up to our mailing list if you want to take part in our next challenge. Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/newsletter/

Another of Lilla’s Honorable Mentions for our most recent FREE Quarterly Art Challenge is this gorgeous character by Shona Van Ashegen @bob_and_bee_ 😍

Don’t forget to sign up to our mailing list if you want to take part in our next challenge. Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/newsletter/
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