What more pleasant way to finish up the year than by introducing you to the most recent Make Art That Sells student who has been scooped up by Lilla Rogers Studio?
Since Make Art That Sells was founded back in 2013, art agent Lilla has taken on 30 – now 31 – Make Art That Sells students, and she’s always looking for more.
With no further ado, we’re thrilled to reveal that the most recent Make Art That Sells student to be represented by Lilla is …
Lydia Graves!
We caught up with Lydia to find out a little more about her and how Make Art That Sells has helped her along her journey. Here’s what she told us.
MATS: Which course was your favorite, and why?
Lydia says: My favorite course so far has been My Toy Pitch. The assignments were super fun! I enjoyed dreaming up toys and games that I would have loved to have as a child.
Lydia’s favorite piece of art she created for a Make Art That Sells course, her Groovy Getaway Playset for My Toy Pitch.
MATS: What is your favorite piece of work from a Make Art That Sells course?
Lydia says: My favorite piece from Make Art That Sells is the Groovy Getaway Playset for My Toy Pitch.”
MATS: How have the classes helped you evolve/grow?
Lydia says: The classes have made me evolve into an illustrator. Prior to taking MATS courses, I primarily painted portraits of pets and babies.
Art by Lydia for Bootcamp Special: Character Play.
MATS: What was the best/most valuable thing you learned from MATS?
Lydia says: Draw what brings you joy! and PERSIST!
MATS: How did you feel when Lilla got in touch to discuss representation?
Lydia says: I had an out of body experience! I thought “REALLY!? This is happening!!”
Art by Lydia for Creating Collections for Home Décor.
MATS: What brings you joy?
Lydia says: Drawing! All day every day! And my family and coffee and reality TV of course.
MATS: What’s your dream job?
Lydia says: My dream would be to write and illustrate a children’s book that becomes so popular that other products like children’s clothing, bedding and toys are made. Then that would become an animated series. (Dream big right?!)
Art by Lydia for our FREE art history course, Redrawing Black History. Sign up here!
MATS: What’s your best tip or piece of advice for Make Art That Sells students?
Lydia says: Draw everyday! Don’t give up. Invest in yourself! Take the time. Take MATS courses. Take other courses. Be unapologetically YOU!
Congratulations again, Lydia!
And now there’s nothing left for us to do but wish all of our wonderful students and followers a very happy holidays – we can’t wait to see what you’re going to do in 2023.
Lots of love,
The Make Art That Sells team xxx
