Our first FREE quarterly Art Challenge kicked off on Friday, September 1st and we were thrilled that so many of you took part. Today we wanted to share art agent Lilla’s favorite art from the challenge, and, in case you missed it, let you know how you can take part in the next challenge.
The assignment from Lilla was to create an Empress tarot card in just one week.
Why did Lilla choose this assignment? She told us: “Tarot cards are in high demand, and publishers are searching for talented illustrators to bring them to life. This means that this assignment is a golden opportunity to showcase your skills, boost your portfolio and catch the attention of publishers. Plus they’re enormously enjoyable to create!”
Lilla looked at every piece of art submitted before the deadline, and her favorite was by Nira Bar, who won a place on Illustrating Children’s Books. Lilla said: “I loved Nira’s homage to Iris Apfel in a polished illustration style. It’s so cool that she chose a wise and distinctive older woman, not often seen in tarot decks. While the Empress here is not based on youthful beauty, the card itself is beautiful.
The pattern on her slacks is in itself stunning, and would make a great pattern for something like fabric or a ceramic dinnerware collection. The overall design is balanced and there are nice touches like the feminist sign on the top of the wand. The brown outline has a nice textural quality and exhibits a certain looseness. The lettering is nicely distressed yet a clear read. Great job!”
The winning entry for our first FREE quarterly Art Challenge, by Nira Bar. The next challenge drops December 1st – sign up now!
These were just some of the entries whose style Lilla especially loved – keep an eye on our Instagram feed for more:
Art by Angela Holland-Yousaf (left) and Shar Dean (right).
Art by Anna Kamburis (left) and Darina Bovdilova (right).
Art by Luisa Garcia (left) and Darcie Olley (right).
Our next FREE quarterly Art Challenge launches Friday, December 1st!
Remember:
- The topic will ONLY be revealed by email. That means you MUST be on our mailing list to take part. Sign up here now.
- You’ll have exactly one week to complete the challenge. (Learning to work to deadlines is essential if you want a career in illustration – plus they’re a great way to stay motivated.)
- Lilla will choose her favorite piece of art submitted before the deadline, and the winner will get their choice of either of Lilla’s NEW courses for 2024 (look out for details coming soon!) or our Best of Bootcamp bundle.
Cool things to know about the FREE quarterly Art Challenge:
The topic will be something that will look great in your portfolio.
Lilla will look at every entry submitted before the deadline, so it’s a great way to get your work seen by a top art agent!
Don’t forget, the next challenge will be going live on Friday, December 1st: make sure you’re signed up to our mailing list so you don’t miss out! Sign up here.
- Coming up: Keep an eye out for exciting announcements in upcoming newsletters about our huge annual sale, plus brand NEW courses for 2024!
- Next newsletter: We want to know who your best clients have been!
Lots of love
The Make Art That Sells team xxx
