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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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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.

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It’s the last day of art agent Lilla’s FREE Spring Break Art Camp!  Expect more live art demos, surprise guests, and another FREE course giveaway!  Grab a drink and join us – the FREE Zoom starts in 15 minutes, at 11 am ET/4 pm BST, and there’s no need to register. Find the link to join in our Instagram Stories and on the front page of our website at http://www.makeartthatsells.com/ .

It’s the last day of art agent Lilla’s FREE Spring Break Art Camp!

Expect more live art demos, surprise guests, and another FREE course giveaway!

Grab a drink and join us – the FREE Zoom starts in 15 minutes, at 11 am ET/4 pm BST, and there’s no need to register. Find the link to join in our Instagram Stories and on the front page of our website at http://www.makeartthatsells.com/ .
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Beautiful front cover by Make Art That Sells student Angela Holland-Yousaf @angelamaryholland for art agent Lilla’s career-changing course, Illustrating Children’s Books.  In just five weeks you’ll create a gorgeous ready-to-send pitch with a front cover, character sheets and a full page spread – everything an art director or publisher needs to see to give you work.  Class starts Monday, May 20th – but sign up now and save up to 40% in our big Spring Sale!  Find all the details on our dedicated Sale page – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-art-courses/

Beautiful front cover by Make Art That Sells student Angela Holland-Yousaf @angelamaryholland for art agent Lilla’s career-changing course, Illustrating Children’s Books.

In just five weeks you’ll create a gorgeous ready-to-send pitch with a front cover, character sheets and a full page spread – everything an art director or publisher needs to see to give you work.

Class starts Monday, May 20th – but sign up now and save up to 40% in our big Spring Sale!

Find all the details on our dedicated Sale page – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-art-courses/
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Today’s the last day for art agent Lilla’s FREE Spring Break Art Camp!  Today Lilla will be looking at some gorgeous vintage ephemera to learn from and riff off. Join her FREE on Zoom at ✨ 11 am ET/4 pm BST ✨ for live art demos, a COURSE GIVEAWAY, and some surprise guests!  Set a reminder now! You’ll find the link to join in our Instagram Stories and on the front page of our website at http://www.makeartthatsells.com/ .

Today’s the last day for art agent Lilla’s FREE Spring Break Art Camp!

Today Lilla will be looking at some gorgeous vintage ephemera to learn from and riff off. Join her FREE on Zoom at ✨ 11 am ET/4 pm BST ✨ for live art demos, a COURSE GIVEAWAY, and some surprise guests!

Set a reminder now! You’ll find the link to join in our Instagram Stories and on the front page of our website at http://www.makeartthatsells.com/ .
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Fabulous full page spread for Illustrating Children’s Books by Make Art That Sells student Susie Esse @susie_esse  You’ll join top art agent Lilla Rogers and brilliant children’s book art director and author Zoë Tucker to create a ready-to-send pitch presentation that contains everything an art director needs to see to give you a picture book illustration deal.  Class starts Monday, May 20th – but sign up now and save up to 40% in our big Spring Sale!  Find all the details on our dedicated Sale page – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-art-courses/

Fabulous full page spread for Illustrating Children’s Books by Make Art That Sells student Susie Esse @susie_esse

You’ll join top art agent Lilla Rogers and brilliant children’s book art director and author Zoë Tucker to create a ready-to-send pitch presentation that contains everything an art director needs to see to give you a picture book illustration deal.

Class starts Monday, May 20th – but sign up now and save up to 40% in our big Spring Sale!

Find all the details on our dedicated Sale page – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-art-courses/
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Woo hoo! We had a great time last night, and now it’s time to do it all over again – it’s time for Lilla’s FREE Spring Break Art Camp Day 2!  She’ll be doing more live art demos and giving away another FREE place in class.  Grab a drink and join us – the FREE Zoom starts in 15 minutes, at 12 pm ET/5 pm BST, and there’s no need to register. Find the link to join in our Instagram Stories and on the front page of our website at http://www.makeartthatsells.com/ .

Woo hoo! We had a great time last night, and now it’s time to do it all over again – it’s time for Lilla’s FREE Spring Break Art Camp Day 2!

She’ll be doing more live art demos and giving away another FREE place in class.

Grab a drink and join us – the FREE Zoom starts in 15 minutes, at 12 pm ET/5 pm BST, and there’s no need to register. Find the link to join in our Instagram Stories and on the front page of our website at http://www.makeartthatsells.com/ .
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Here’s your teacher, art agent and former illustrator, Lilla Rogers!  Join Lilla for Day 2 of her FREE Spring Break Art Camp TODAY at 12 pm ET/5 pm BST and you could win a FREE place in a Make Art That Sells class! Plus she’ll be doing LIVE art demos and more.  Lilla told us: “Day 2 is all about colors and florals, falling in love with florals and making color stories. I have some gorgeous vintage products that we’re going to riff off and vibe off, using them to inspire our color choices. Today is going to be particularly good for anyone interested in decorating journal pages, amping up arty book pages, scenes for children’s books, and art-driven toys and games.”  You’ll find the link to join in our Instagram Stories and on the front page of our website at http://www.makeartthatsells.com/ .

Here’s your teacher, art agent and former illustrator, Lilla Rogers!

Join Lilla for Day 2 of her FREE Spring Break Art Camp TODAY at 12 pm ET/5 pm BST and you could win a FREE place in a Make Art That Sells class! Plus she’ll be doing LIVE art demos and more.

Lilla told us: “Day 2 is all about colors and florals, falling in love with florals and making color stories. I have some gorgeous vintage products that we’re going to riff off and vibe off, using them to inspire our color choices. Today is going to be particularly good for anyone interested in decorating journal pages, amping up arty book pages, scenes for children’s books, and art-driven toys and games.”

You’ll find the link to join in our Instagram Stories and on the front page of our website at http://www.makeartthatsells.com/ .
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Our raved-about online picture book illustration course, Illustrating Children’s Books, is currently at least 25% and up to 40% off in our big Spring Sale!  Get it now for less. Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-art-courses/  P.S. Don’t forget to join art agent Lilla for Day 2 of her FREE Spring Break Art Camp today at 12 pm ET/5 pm BST and you could win a FREE place in a Make Art That Sells class!

Our raved-about online picture book illustration course, Illustrating Children’s Books, is currently at least 25% and up to 40% off in our big Spring Sale!

Get it now for less. Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-art-courses/

P.S. Don’t forget to join art agent Lilla for Day 2 of her FREE Spring Break Art Camp today at 12 pm ET/5 pm BST and you could win a FREE place in a Make Art That Sells class!
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Stunning art by Make Art That Sells student Rainbow Wang @momentsinrainbow for Lilla’s course all about writing, illustrating and pitching your very own non-fiction book, My Arty Book Pitch.  Get it now for at least 25% and up to 40% off in our big Spring Sale! Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-art-courses/

Stunning art by Make Art That Sells student Rainbow Wang @momentsinrainbow for Lilla’s course all about writing, illustrating and pitching your very own non-fiction book, My Arty Book Pitch.

Get it now for at least 25% and up to 40% off in our big Spring Sale! Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-art-courses/
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Hold on to your hats – it’s time for Lilla’s FREE Spring Break Art Camp Day 1!  She’ll be doing live art demos – you’ll feel like you’re watching over your teacher’s shoulder – and giving away a FREE place in class.  Grab a drink and join us – the FREE Zoom starts in 15 minutes, at 2 pm ET/7 pm BST, and there’s no need to register. Find the link to join in our Instagram Stories and on the front page of our website at http://www.makeartthatsells.com/ .

Hold on to your hats – it’s time for Lilla’s FREE Spring Break Art Camp Day 1!

She’ll be doing live art demos – you’ll feel like you’re watching over your teacher’s shoulder – and giving away a FREE place in class.

Grab a drink and join us – the FREE Zoom starts in 15 minutes, at 2 pm ET/7 pm BST, and there’s no need to register. Find the link to join in our Instagram Stories and on the front page of our website at http://www.makeartthatsells.com/ .
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Art materials at the ready – top art agent and former illustrator Lilla Rogers will be doing a FREE LIVE demo at 2 pm ET/7pm BST TODAY for Day 1 of her FREE Spring Break Art Camp!

If you want to follow along at home, you’ll find a list of suggested materials on the Sale page of our website – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-art-courses/

Don’t forget to join Lilla in just a few hours’ time! You’ll find the link to join in our Instagram Stories and on the front page of our website at www.makeartthatsells.com.
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Beautiful art by Make Art That Sells student Anna Kamburis @demiandolive for Illustrating Children’s Books – currently at least 25% and up to 40% off in our big Spring Sale!

Check out those gorgeous textures 😍 Join art agent Lilla for the first day of her FREE Spring Break Art Camp TODAY at 2 pm ET/7 pm BST, where she’ll be doing live art demos and sharing how you can use traditional media to amp up your art like this.

Plus she’ll be giving away a FREE course – don’t miss it! Find the link to join in our Stories and on the front page of our website at http://www.makeartthatsells.com/ .
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Win a FREE Make Art That Sells course TODAY!  Join top art agent Lilla Rogers at 2 pm ET/7 pm BST TODAY for Day 1 of her FREE three day Spring Break Art Camp. She’ll be doing some LIVE art demos and giving away a FREE place in class!  Don’t miss it – set a reminder now. You’ll find the Zoom link in our Instagram Stories and on the front page of our website at http://www.makeartthatsells.com/ .  See our Sale page for full details – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-art-courses/

Win a FREE Make Art That Sells course TODAY!

Join top art agent Lilla Rogers at 2 pm ET/7 pm BST TODAY for Day 1 of her FREE three day Spring Break Art Camp. She’ll be doing some LIVE art demos and giving away a FREE place in class!

Don’t miss it – set a reminder now. You’ll find the Zoom link in our Instagram Stories and on the front page of our website at http://www.makeartthatsells.com/ .

See our Sale page for full details – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-art-courses/
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