Lilla’s Mystery Box 2024

make art that sells: Lilla’s Mystery Box

Join Lilla for a course full of energising pre-recorded events and insightful downloadable worksheets that she describes as a big vitamin blast, a giant protein smoothie that will give you a huge emotional and mental boost, whether you’re feeling like you need some inspiration and motivation or you’re already super successful and ready to go to the next level!

Lilla says: “I really love my Mystery Box course. I’m obsessed with what I do, and it’s incredibly important to me at this stage of my life to help artists, both as an agent and through my Make Art That Sells courses, by sharing what I know from years in the creative business and from what I do every day of my life. Mystery Box is a delicious buffet, a wonderful mix of things that will help creative people in all different ways.”

You’ll get instant access to five recordings of hour-long lively Zoom events with Lilla, plus fascinating downloadable worksheets that will help you find your joy and your passion, mini assignments, plus of course tons of tips from Lilla in her roles as art agent,  former illustrator, educator and creative powerhouse. This course is for anyone who does any kind of creative work, particularly visual, and will give you insights into yourself, creativity and success, as well as giving you concrete tips for a happy, fulfilled creative life.

Click here to hear Lilla talking about her Mystery Box course.

*This course originally ran as a live course, and is now available as an instant-access self-paced course for anyone who missed it live or who just wants to enjoy it all over again! The recordings you’ll get are the original recordings made when the course was live, with real life student interaction, questions and more.

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This course is perfect for artists, illustrators, designers and all creative people who are looking for inspiration and motivation.

This course is for you if:

• You want to unlock the mystery of creativity
• You’re looking for inspiration and motivation
• You want to explore a creative life
• You want to spend time with top agent Lilla and benefit from her advice, hints and tips
• You want some fun assignments
• You’re unsure about which course to try first. Why not boost your creativity here before taking the other MATS courses!

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Lilla’s love for art inspired her to pursue a degree in fine art in San Francisco, followed by a second degree in illustration. She built a successful illustration career in New York City in the 1980s, with her work featuring in magazines including New York Times Magazine, Vogue magazine, and more.

In 1984, she set up Lilla Rogers Studio, a visionary art agency that represents over three dozen artists from around the world and has sold art for products worth over $300 million.

Lilla is a trusted mentor to internationally renowned artists and a talented educator who has taught everyone from little kids to professional artists. She has lectured at venues such as ICON: The Illustration Conference, Printsource NY, the Creative Connection Event, art colleges and corporations, and is frequently interviewed for her expertise as an agent, trendsetter, and artist.

She has an extraordinary ability to recognize new artistic trends as well as technology developments that allow illustration to morph and take on a new life within the media revolution.

Find out more about Lilla here.

“Lilla Rogers is a colourful, creative juggernaut. How else to describe a prolific artist who is not only a former illustrator, teacher, lecturer, mentor, mother and craft-maker, but also a respected agent who has been in the business for 30 years? Rogers’ charming work and lush website featuring, amongst other visual delights, the 38 other illustrators she represents, are testaments to the fact that such a Herculean creative workload is not only possible but grounds for a creative vision as powerful as it is unique.”

— UPPERCASE Magazine

Lilla is the queen of pattern and illustration licensing.  She’s got an incredible eye for design and is always on the cutting edge of what’s new and exciting.

— Grace Bonney, Design*Sponge

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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. I’ve never taken an online class before. How does it work? Do I need to be at my computer at a certain time?

A: You’ll love it! The beauty of an online course is that you don’t need to be online at a specific time and it doesn’t matter what time zone you are in: you can check in whenever you like and the content is available 24/7. You can log on every day if you choose, or set aside some time once or twice a week to work through it.

The course takes place in an easy to navigate, gorgeous password-protected private classroom right here on this site. As this is a self-paced course, you’ll get instant access to all of the material as soon as you sign up – just log in to your account and you’ll see all the courses you’re currently enrolled in.

You’ll also have access to the private Facebook group for this course where you can connect with others and share images of your work. Please note that it may take a little while for your access  to the Facebook group to be approved .

The fabulous written content for the class, which is packed full of knowledge, insight, hints and tips as well as fun assignments and exercises, is fully downloadable, plus you have access to the classroom until January 31, 2025, so you have plenty of time to go through everything at your own pace. The Facebook group will remain open indefinitely.

Q. What format is the class taught in?

A: The class is taught using video, written posts and curated imagery. Everything is made available in a bespoke, password-protected private classroom.

Q: Does this class contain live reviews?

A: No, this class is instant access and self-paced. For courses that include live reviews of a selection of student work please see our live courses here.

Q: Do I need to have a drawing tablet or be able to create digital illustrations for this course? 

A: You don’t need any special software or equipment for this course.

Q: Can I access Make Art That Sells courses from any device?  

A: Yes, you can access Make Art That Sells 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. Will I be able to communicate with others in the class?

A: Yes, you will be able to communicate in the private Facebook group, where you can also share images of your work, interact and ask as many questions as you like. This will be a great chance to connect with other artists and designers, get different perspectives and share your work.

Q. When is the class?

A: You’ll get instant access as soon as you sign up – just log in and you’ll see all the courses you’re enrolled in. Please note it may take a little while to be approved for the Facebook group. You will have access to the classroom and all downloadable content until January 31, 2025  and the private Facebook group will remain available to you indefinitely.

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

A: Lilla’s Mystery Box is £59, which is approximately USD $72 (full price, occasional discounts may apply). Please note this approximate $ equivalent is given for reference only.

Simply click “Add to cart” to register. Once you have paid, you will be able to access the classroom by logging in to your account on this website.

Q. I see the prices are given in GBP (British pounds). Can I pay in another currency?

A: Yes, Paypal accepts most currencies. All class fees are charged in GBP (British pounds) as Make Art That Sells HQ is in the UK, and this will be the amount which shows up in your Paypal transaction, but you will automatically be charged in your local currency at the prevailing Paypal exchange rate valid at the point you sign up – so if you have a USD$ bank account the funds will be removed in USD$.

Depending on your country of residence, you may also be charged sales tax on check out. This will automatically be calculated when you register.

Q. What payment methods do you accept?

A: We process all our payments with Paypal, a safe and secure way of sending money online. If you do not have a Paypal account you can sign in as a Paypal guest and pay via credit or debit card. All class fees are in GBP (British pounds) but you will automatically be charged in your local currency at the prevailing Paypal exchange rate valid at the point you sign up.

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

A: Lilla Rogers represents artists internationally. Although the main buyers for art in the markets covered are in the US, 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.

Q. How is this course different to a college course?

A: For a start, it’s way cheaper than college!

As an online course you can attend from the comfort of your own home or studio, anywhere in the world – even in your pjs! – and the private classroom is open 24/7 so you can make it work around your life.

You get access to a wonderfully supportive online community in the course’s private Facebook group: Lilla’s classes are known for their supportive comraderie. The course includes all levels from total beginners to professional working illustrators, so whatever stage you’re at you’ll be able to find classmates who are going through the same things you are and others who will amaze and inspire you!

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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 your work will only get viewed by Lilla if you submit your assignment(s) as directed when any given class is live. You also acknowledge that although Lilla will view every piece of work submitted and provide general feedback to class during any live courses, and that only a handful of pieces will be chosen each week for specific critique (which will be shared with the class), and there is no guarantee that you will receive personal critique from Lilla during the course. Furthermore, you acknowledge that there is no feedback from Lilla Rogers offered in any course which is not live (i.e. our instant access self-paced classes)
• You acknowledge that there is no feedback from Lilla Rogers offered in this self-paced course.
• You agree that Make Art That Sells may give permission to select art directors to view the finished works submitted for critique. Should they be interested in working with you, Make Art That Sells will put you in contact and you can continue your discussions directly.
• You give permission for Make Art That Sells to use any images you submit for critique in any class, or share in the class community area, to be included in any future class-related marketing or promotional strategies, online or offline. You will always be credited and will retain the rights to your work.
• You agree to the class Ground Rules which are as follows:
  • (i) Stay open
  • (ii) Be positive
  • (iii) No negative critique of others
  • (iv) No excuses are necessary. If you miss a deadline for submitting your assignment that is fine, but the entire class does not need to know the reasons for that.
• 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, or any of the contents delivered via Live Zoom or within our private communities.
• 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 purchasing a single license for this course 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 Make Art That Sells/Lilla Rogers Studio reserves the right to replace any advertised content with alternative content of equivalent value without notice.
• You acknowledge that Make Art That Sells/Lilla Rogers Studio reserves the right to replace any advertised lead teacher or co-teacher with another suitable lead teacher or co-teacher chosen at Make Art That Sells/Lilla Rogers Studio’s sole discretion without notice. This includes replacing Lilla Rogers for any particular course should she be unavailable due to unforseen circumstances, such as illness.
• You acknowledge that all sales are final and no refunds will be given before, during or after class.
• You acknowledge that, if paying in installments, no part-payments will be refunded should you cancel your place before class begins.
• All courses are priced in GBP £. Any approximate $ equivalents given are for reference only. When paying by PayPal, you will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing PayPal exchange rate.
• 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

All our courses are delivered online in a private password-protected classroom. We do not deliver physical products in the post, but rather send you an email with the URL of the classroom and the password you need to log in. This email is sent to the email address you used to register for the class. Our online communities are offered via individual Facebook groups, to which you can request access, which will be granted once your enrolment has been confirmed. You can access the private classroom for your course via the Account section of this website, on or after the advertised start date of the course. For self-paced classes, you can access the private classroom via the Account section of this website, as soon as your purchase is complete.

Make Art That Sells reserves the right to change the time of any advertised Live Review without notice, for any reason whatsoever. If you have any issues accessing classrooms you can contact us at [email protected] where we will always endeavor to respond within 72 hours.

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

Make Art That Sells, 2023