Transform your art career with personalized mentoring from top art agent Lilla Rogers!

  Inner Circle 2027 starts February 1st – find out more and sign up here

howtogetanagent V2 scaled
Course dates: Instant access

How to Get an Agent (and other top tips)

Free

Instant Access

FOR ALL LEVELS

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.

Want more info? Just scroll down!

Download your free copy here

Overview

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!

Selection of gift, book and home décor products by Lilla Rogers studio artists

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!

Is this for you?

book and gift products laid out on a desk. Photograph by Lilla Rogers

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.

 

 

Contents

Selection of children's picture books on a desk. Photo by Lilla Rogers.

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.

FAQs

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.

 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

By registering for any of the Make Art That Sells classes and participating in any of the Make Art That Sells community areas, please be aware you are agreeing to the following Terms & Conditions:

  • 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.
  • You agree that you shall not redistribute, transmit, assign, sell, commercially exploit, broadcast, modify, adapt, edit, sub-license, rent, share, lend, or transfer any digital products that you purchase through this site.
  • You acknowledge that Make Art That Sells reserves the right to delete any inappropriate comments in the classroom or any of the class-related community spaces, in order to provide and maintain a supportive classroom environment.
  • You confirm that you are registering for a single license for this bonus for your individual use only. To enquire about educational/corporate rates (for official groups of 10 or more) please send an email to hello [at] makeartthatsells.com.
  • You acknowledge that Lilla Rogers Studio/Make Art That Sells reserves the right to replace any advertised content with alternative content of an equivalent value without notice
  • You give permission for your email address to be added to the mailing lists of Lilla Rogers Studio, Make Art That Sells and Do What You Love. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Privacy Policy

We do not store credit card details nor do we share customer details with any 3rd parties.

Delivery Policy

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.

You can view our full detailed terms & conditions here: https://makeartthatsells.com/terms-conditions/

Make Art That Sells, 2023

We are on Instagram

Transform your creative career with insight, guidance and support from an art agent with 30 years’ experience and wisdom to share 🤩

Registration for Inner Circle 2027, small-group mentoring with Lilla Rogers, is open NOW – but hurry HURRY, places are strictly limited and once they’re gone, they’re gone!

To make it as accessible as possible, you can pay for this program in installments – and the sooner you sign up, the longer you can spread the payments.

Find out more and grab your spot now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/inner-circle/

40 0
Open
Transform your creative career with insight, guidance and support from an art agent with 30 years’ experience and wisdom to share 🤩 Registration for Inner Circle 2027, small-group mentoring with Lilla Rogers, is open NOW – but hurry HURRY, places are strictly limited and once they’re gone, they’re gone! To make it as accessible as possible, you can pay for this program in installments – and the sooner you sign up, the longer you can spread the payments. Find out more and grab your spot now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/inner-circle/

Transform your creative career with insight, guidance and support from an art agent with 30 years’ experience and wisdom to share 🤩

Registration for Inner Circle 2027, small-group mentoring with Lilla Rogers, is open NOW – but hurry HURRY, places are strictly limited and once they’re gone, they’re gone!

To make it as accessible as possible, you can pay for this program in installments – and the sooner you sign up, the longer you can spread the payments.

Find out more and grab your spot now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/inner-circle/ ...

40 0

Gorgeous art for Portfolio Club by Make Art That Sells student Patti Blau @pattiblau

29 1
Open
Gorgeous art for Portfolio Club by Make Art That Sells student Patti Blau @pattiblau

Gorgeous art for Portfolio Club by Make Art That Sells student Patti Blau @pattiblau ...

29 1

Have you ever wondered how an art agent or art director views a portfolio? What are they looking for? What do they want to see – or not want to see? What should you put on your About page? What should you do if you have more than one style? Should you organize everything in categories or put it all on one page?

If you’ve got questions like these then Portfolio Review is for you! Get access to a huge vault of recordings where art agent Lilla reviews the websites and portfolios of artists and illustrators just like you and shares exactly what’s working and what’s not.

Hurry hurry, registration is closing soon, so sign up now! To find out more, follow the link in our bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/course/portfolio-review-2026/

99 1
Open
Have you ever wondered how an art agent or art director views a portfolio? What are they looking for? What do they want to see – or not want to see? What should you put on your About page? What should you do if you have more than one style? Should you organize everything in categories or put it all on one page? If you’ve got questions like these then Portfolio Review is for you! Get access to a huge vault of recordings where art agent Lilla reviews the websites and portfolios of artists and illustrators just like you and shares exactly what’s working and what’s not. Hurry hurry, registration is closing soon, so sign up now! To find out more, follow the link in our bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/course/portfolio-review-2026/

Have you ever wondered how an art agent or art director views a portfolio? What are they looking for? What do they want to see – or not want to see? What should you put on your About page? What should you do if you have more than one style? Should you organize everything in categories or put it all on one page?

If you’ve got questions like these then Portfolio Review is for you! Get access to a huge vault of recordings where art agent Lilla reviews the websites and portfolios of artists and illustrators just like you and shares exactly what’s working and what’s not.

Hurry hurry, registration is closing soon, so sign up now! To find out more, follow the link in our bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/course/portfolio-review-2026/ ...

99 1

There are still some places available in Inner Circle, Lilla’s small-group mentorship intensive scheduled for spring 2027 – but places are strictly limited, so if you want in, sign up now!

How could six weeks of support and wisdom from art agent Lilla transform your career? In today’s blog, we caught up with Inner Circle alumna Joanna Mahoney @joamahoney to find out what she’s been up to since taking Inner Circle.

Read her story now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/

82 2
Open
There are still some places available in Inner Circle, Lilla’s small-group mentorship intensive scheduled for spring 2027 – but places are strictly limited, so if you want in, sign up now! How could six weeks of support and wisdom from art agent Lilla transform your career? In today’s blog, we caught up with Inner Circle alumna Joanna Mahoney @joamahoney to find out what she’s been up to since taking Inner Circle. Read her story now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/

There are still some places available in Inner Circle, Lilla’s small-group mentorship intensive scheduled for spring 2027 – but places are strictly limited, so if you want in, sign up now!

How could six weeks of support and wisdom from art agent Lilla transform your career? In today’s blog, we caught up with Inner Circle alumna Joanna Mahoney @joamahoney to find out what she’s been up to since taking Inner Circle.

Read her story now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/ ...

82 2

Tomorrow is the last date to enter our fabulous video testimonial competition – you could win ALL our live courses in 2027!

It doesn’t have to be a gorgeous animation like this from Make Art That Sells student Liz Munro @lizmunroart – it could be as simple as talking to camera or showing the art you’ve made in class.

Head over to our blog to see more examples from our incredible students – link in Stories or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/win-my-year-of-art-school-live/

Hurry HURRY – enter now!

41 5
Open
Tomorrow is the last date to enter our fabulous video testimonial competition – you could win ALL our live courses in 2027! It doesn’t have to be a gorgeous animation like this from Make Art That Sells student Liz Munro @lizmunroart – it could be as simple as talking to camera or showing the art you’ve made in class. Head over to our blog to see more examples from our incredible students – link in Stories or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/win-my-year-of-art-school-live/ Hurry HURRY – enter now!

Tomorrow is the last date to enter our fabulous video testimonial competition – you could win ALL our live courses in 2027!

It doesn’t have to be a gorgeous animation like this from Make Art That Sells student Liz Munro @lizmunroart – it could be as simple as talking to camera or showing the art you’ve made in class.

Head over to our blog to see more examples from our incredible students – link in Stories or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/win-my-year-of-art-school-live/

Hurry HURRY – enter now! ...

41 5

Just one of 12 (!!) images Make Art That Sells student Christy Obalek @christyobalek has licensed for puzzles since taking part in Lilla’s small-group mentorship intensive, Inner Circle. She’s collaborated with companies including Cobble Hill, Buffalo Games, Playview, Victory wooden puzzles and more – check out our Stories for the link to buy this beauty 😍 get it here 👉 https://www.cobblehillpuzzles.com/products/living-with-catitude-500-piece

Inner Circle is running again in spring 2027 and registration is open NOW!

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing even more success stories from our alumni, but spaces are strictly limited to just 12 participants, so if you want in, sign up now! Link in Stories or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/inner-circle/

36 4
Open
Just one of 12 (!!) images Make Art That Sells student Christy Obalek @christyobalek has licensed for puzzles since taking part in Lilla’s small-group mentorship intensive, Inner Circle. She’s collaborated with companies including Cobble Hill, Buffalo Games, Playview, Victory wooden puzzles and more – check out our Stories for the link to buy this beauty 😍 get it here 👉 https://www.cobblehillpuzzles.com/products/living-with-catitude-500-piece Inner Circle is running again in spring 2027 and registration is open NOW! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing even more success stories from our alumni, but spaces are strictly limited to just 12 participants, so if you want in, sign up now! Link in Stories or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/inner-circle/

Just one of 12 (!!) images Make Art That Sells student Christy Obalek @christyobalek has licensed for puzzles since taking part in Lilla’s small-group mentorship intensive, Inner Circle. She’s collaborated with companies including Cobble Hill, Buffalo Games, Playview, Victory wooden puzzles and more – check out our Stories for the link to buy this beauty 😍 get it here 👉 https://www.cobblehillpuzzles.com/products/living-with-catitude-500-piece

Inner Circle is running again in spring 2027 and registration is open NOW!

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing even more success stories from our alumni, but spaces are strictly limited to just 12 participants, so if you want in, sign up now! Link in Stories or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/inner-circle/ ...

36 4

There’s still time to enter our video testimonial competition for your chance to win My Year of Art School LIVE 2027 – all of the live courses we’re running next year!

You could create an animation, show some of the art you’ve made and jobs you’e gotten, or simply speak to the camera like Make Art That Sells student Eliza Smyka @smyka.illustrations here ❤️

Head over to our blog for full details on how to enter and what you could win – but hurry HURRY, the closing date is October 15th!

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

28 1
Open
There’s still time to enter our video testimonial competition for your chance to win My Year of Art School LIVE 2027 – all of the live courses we’re running next year! You could create an animation, show some of the art you’ve made and jobs you’e gotten, or simply speak to the camera like Make Art That Sells student Eliza Smyka @smyka.illustrations here ❤️ Head over to our blog for full details on how to enter and what you could win – but hurry HURRY, the closing date is October 15th! Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/

There’s still time to enter our video testimonial competition for your chance to win My Year of Art School LIVE 2027 – all of the live courses we’re running next year!

You could create an animation, show some of the art you’ve made and jobs you’e gotten, or simply speak to the camera like Make Art That Sells student Eliza Smyka @smyka.illustrations here ❤️

Head over to our blog for full details on how to enter and what you could win – but hurry HURRY, the closing date is October 15th!

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

28 1

Art by Lilla Rogers @lillarogers ❤️

77 3
Open
Art by Lilla Rogers @lillarogers ❤️

Art by Lilla Rogers @lillarogers ❤️ ...

77 3

Art agent Lilla loved this book cover design by Make Art That Sells student Traci Allison @traciallisondesign for Portfolio Club.

56 2
Open
Art agent Lilla loved this book cover design by Make Art That Sells student Traci Allison @traciallisondesign for Portfolio Club.

Art agent Lilla loved this book cover design by Make Art That Sells student Traci Allison @traciallisondesign for Portfolio Club. ...

56 2

🗣️ Inner Circle is BACK!

Transform your creative career with small-group mentoring from an art agent and illustrator with more than 40 years in the business.

We’re thrilled to announce that Lilla will be running her small-group mentoring intensive, Inner Circle, in February 2027 – but, as always, places are strictly limited, and once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Inner Circle always sells out fast, so if you want in, grab your spot now!

HURRY! Find out more on today’s blog – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/

10 0
Open
🗣️ Inner Circle is BACK! Transform your creative career with small-group mentoring from an art agent and illustrator with more than 40 years in the business. We’re thrilled to announce that Lilla will be running her small-group mentoring intensive, Inner Circle, in February 2027 – but, as always, places are strictly limited, and once they’re gone, they’re gone! Inner Circle always sells out fast, so if you want in, grab your spot now! HURRY! Find out more on today’s blog – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/

🗣️ Inner Circle is BACK!

Transform your creative career with small-group mentoring from an art agent and illustrator with more than 40 years in the business.

We’re thrilled to announce that Lilla will be running her small-group mentoring intensive, Inner Circle, in February 2027 – but, as always, places are strictly limited, and once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Inner Circle always sells out fast, so if you want in, grab your spot now!

HURRY! Find out more on today’s blog – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/ ...

10 0

Fab art for Portfolio Club by Make Art That Sells student Lee Gruber @leegruberleegruber

36 2
Open
Fab art for Portfolio Club by Make Art That Sells student Lee Gruber @leegruberleegruber

Fab art for Portfolio Club by Make Art That Sells student Lee Gruber @leegruberleegruber ...

36 2

Discover what makes your unique brand in Lilla’s Portfolio Review course!

Learn what an art agent or director looks for when they view a portfolio, how you can hook their interest from the get-go, what to include on your About page, how to make your social media attract the jobs you want and MORE!

There’s still time to sign up but HURRY, get it now – link in Stories or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/course/portfolio-review-2026/

39 0
Open
Discover what makes your unique brand in Lilla’s Portfolio Review course! Learn what an art agent or director looks for when they view a portfolio, how you can hook their interest from the get-go, what to include on your About page, how to make your social media attract the jobs you want and MORE! There’s still time to sign up but HURRY, get it now – link in Stories or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/course/portfolio-review-2026/

Discover what makes your unique brand in Lilla’s Portfolio Review course!

Learn what an art agent or director looks for when they view a portfolio, how you can hook their interest from the get-go, what to include on your About page, how to make your social media attract the jobs you want and MORE!

There’s still time to sign up but HURRY, get it now – link in Stories or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/course/portfolio-review-2026/ ...

39 0