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Portfolio Review 2024

£79 / $98 (approximate)

Make your social media and website attract the jobs you want!

Have you always wanted to see how a top agent reviews a portfolio? What are they looking for? From over 30 years in the business, Lilla Rogers has boatloads of wisdom to share.

In this energizing self-paced course you’ll watch art agent Lilla review portfolios, websites and social media of artists and illustrators just like you. There’s a ton of brilliant advice that you can use in promoting your own work to attract attention and land those lucrative jobs.

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Portfolio review

This course is a series of four pre-recorded one-hour long website/Instagram reviews from top art agent Lilla Rogers! Get the expert’s view on what works and how to make your portfolio attract the jobs you want!

Get a  good look at what Lilla looks for as an agent in an artist’s social media and website. This is gold!

quote on a board by Lilla Rogers, See What An Art Agent Looks for in a Portfolio

Watch Lilla share her screen and hear her previously live reviews of artists’ websites and social media. In each of the videos, Lilla shares her expertise:

  • What can you do to attract attention?
  • What does the art director or agent look for?
  • What type of post gets the most hits?
  • How can you use Instagram stories and highlights to show off your work?

In this  4-week self-paved course, you get to see a pre-recorded hour-long in-depth portfolio review taken from our LIVE course. In addition, Lilla will offer tons of advice to help you succeed in boosting your portfolio and your career.

Where will this take place?

The reviews are pre-recorded and saved within our password-protected classroom; you also get access to a private Facebook group for all registered students,. By seeing Lilla review a selection of portfolios, you will learn a ton about how to make yours better.  You’ll also have access to the vaults to see extra bonus reviews.

Lilla offers insight and supportive suggestions such as:

  • How to shine in your own unique way and stand out from the competition
  • How to make a killer first impression (it’s easier you think!)
  • Ways to make your site attract the kinds of fabulous jobs you want
  • What’s working brilliantly and concrete tips to make it even stronger (Lilla does this in a kind and supportive way!)
  • How to make a homepage that sells the art director or agent on your awesomeness and makes them want to see more
  • How to organize your website for an art director’s ease of use so they can find what they need
  • How many pieces are good to show—how to sell the story of what your style is and if you’re showing too many or too few pieces
  • Whether you should have two websites or should you put everything on one site
  • Why it’s ok to show your hobbies, crafts and other interests, and where to put them
  • What things art directors and agents dislike on a website
  • What to include on your ‘About’ page—some surprising things you may not have thought of!

This course is entirely self-paced, but be sure to check out one of our other popular live courses, where art agent Lilla does her famed live reviews.

What does Lilla review in the pre-recorded course lessons?

Lilla reviews artists’ websites and Instagram feeds, and you can benefit from the top tips to snag the jobs you dream of!

Don’t miss out! Sign up today!

This is for you if:

  • You want to see how a top agent and former illustrator views and assesses portfolios so you can improve your own
  • You want to get real actionable tips on how to improve a portfolio
  • You appreciate that there is a ton you can learn from seeing other people’s websites, social media feeds and online portfolios reviewed
  • You want to boost  your portfolio and your creative career!

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This course includes:

  • Access to several in-depth portfolio reviews by Lilla Rogers previously recorded and saved in a password-protected classroom for you to watch and refer back to as often as you’d like
  • Access to a private Facebook of other artists from around the world, to connect and share

Benefit from Lilla’s decades of experience in the industry as an illustrator and agent to boost your portfolio!

Don’t miss out! Sign up today!

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: 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 lots of beautiful imagery. Everything is made available in a bespoke, password-protected private classroom. There are also a handful of creative exercises in the course.

Q: Does this class contain live reviews?

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

Q: Can I do the course at my own pace?

A: Yes! All of the content is saved and made available in the classroom. You have access to all pre-recorded course materials until 31 January, 2025. You do not have to be online at a particular time and complete the course content at your own pace.

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 so you can see the details in Lilla’s reviews.

Q: Can I get feedback from Lilla on my work? 

A: This is a self-paced e-course and does not include student reviews. Please check out our other classes where Lilla offers weekly reviews on many pieces of work.

Q: Does it matter what order I take the courses in?

A: All of the Make Art That Sells courses are unique and designed to be taken in any order you choose. You can take each course individually or take them all to put a rocket under your creative career!

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: How long will the Facebook group and videos be available to me?

A: You have access to all pre-recorded course materials until 31 January, 2025 and the Facebook group will remain open indefinitely.

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

A:  Porfolio Review is £79, which is approximately USD $96 (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: Absolutely! We have students from all over the world! All payments are made via PayPal and courses are priced in GBP £ as we are headquartered in the UK. Any approximate $ equivalents given are for reference only. You will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing PayPal exchange rate– so if you have a USD$ bank account the funds will be removed in USD$. The local currency equivalent should be displayed on your screen before the transaction is completed.

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 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 and 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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Lilla’s book is very motivating and the Make Art That Sells courses provide excellent assignments, structure, trend, and motivation to help you create art for your portfolio.

Don’t miss out! Sign up today!

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/

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