We already shared one batch of our students’ actual real life success stories a week ago, but we have so many that here’s another bunch for you. Why? Because we want you to know that it’s perfectly possible for you to build a full-time career in illustration.
Q: Why do we have so many success stories to share?
A: Art agent Lilla cleverly designs every course to help you to fill your portfolio with art designed to attract paying customers, grow your art so you get better and better (while loving every minute), and make real money from making pictures.
We love sharing these. Read on to find out who credits Make Art That Sells courses as setting them on course for their dream career and more.
But first, a quick reminder: our huge annual sale is on NOW! So if you’re thinking of taking ANY Make Art That Sells courses in 2024, just remember that you won’t get them cheaper than this. With 30% off everything and up to 50% off our great value bundles, shop the sale now.
Yulia Degtyareva’s Success story
Yulia told us: “I feel like Make Art That Sells has been my turning point in life and has set me on a career path I have been dreaming of but did not know how to pursue!”
Art by Make Art That Sells student Yulia for Bootcamp Special: Character Play. She describes Make Art That Sells courses as a “turning point” after landing two children’s book illustration deals.
Since taking the course, Yulia has had two books published so far, one in the Russian market and then her second book in the American market. She told us: “Words cannot describe the feeling of seeing months of hard work being realised into something you can hold in your hands, and that brings joy to others who read it.”
Art from Yulia’s second picture book illustration job. She told us: “Illustrating Children’s Books is a phenomenal course and I cannot recommend it enough to any budding illustrators out there.”
“A special thank you goes out to Lilla Rogers and Zoë Tucker, who have given me a wealth of knowledge on illustrating children’s books when I took Illustrating Children’s Books. It really is a phenomenal course and I cannot recommend it enough to any budding illustrators out there. I still can’t believe this is my job now!”
Art by Yulia for Creating Collections for Home Décor. Save 40% on this unique course with the fabulous My Amazing Home Décor Career bundle. Get it here!
See more of Yulia’s art on her Instagram
Niki Toney’s Success story
Niki got a cool editorial gig with the LA Times after taking Illustrating Children’s Books. (Want to get jobs like this? Be sure to check out Editorial: Illustrating for Magazines & More too!)
Niki’s art for the LA Times. Learn how you can get gigs like this with Make Art That Sells – right now our courses are up to half price in our huge annual sale!
Niki told us: “I had so much fun working with the art director and editor, it really felt like I was back in school!”
Art by Niki for Illustrating Children’s Books. Get all of our raved-about courses for up to half price in our huge annual sale – shop here now and learn how to make money from your art.
See more of Niki’s art on her Instagram
Patti Blau’s Success story
Patti recently got a gig illustrating a gorgeous arty book for Harper Collins UK for the National Trust.
Make Art That Sells student Patti got a gig illustrating this beautiful art book for Harper Collins UK. Learn how you can pitch your own illustrated book with My Arty Book Pitch – right now it’s 30% off!
Patti told us: “There are 45 illustrations, and I enjoyed making each one! I wanted to thank you for all of the guidance and energy you have provided since I began my illustration journey.”
Art by Patti for Assignment Bootcamp. Fill your portfolio with beautiful art designed to help you get paying jobs with Make Art That Sells.
Patti continued: “Your classes have been invaluable to me. In my head I tell myself, ‘Draw what you love’. Wise words! When I first started with Assignment Bootcamp about 7 years ago, I was so intimidated even to submit my project, feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to complete it! I remember Lilla saying that the biggest shame would be quitting before you make it – so, with that in mind, I continued to take Make Art That Sells classes and practice, and I am really proud of this accomplishment.”
See more of Patti’s art on her website and Instagram.
Wow! Want to know how you can land paying gigs like these, just like these Make Art That Sells students did? Let art agent Lilla share the wealth of her wisdom from almost four decades in the industry: she’ll show you how you can create a powerful portfolio and show art directors, creative directors and more what they need to see to give you work. Lilla says: “I love teaching, motivating and supporting creative people.”
Don’t forget, it’s the last week of our huge annual sale, with up to 50% off our career-changing courses! You won’t get them cheaper than this, so if you’re considering taking any Make Art That Sells courses in 2024, sign up now.
Want to know everything that’s included in the sale? Need help deciding? Download your FREE copy of our gorgeous sale guide here for full details of all our raved-about courses and scrumptious bundles, plus tools to help you work out which bundle is for you, whatever your goals for 2024.
- On NOW: Hurry HURRY, it’s the last week for our huge annual sale, which ends Wednesday, December 6th! Save at least 30% off everything, and up to 50% off our career-changing bundles!
- Wednesday, December 6th: Join all of the Make Art That Sells teachers for an incredible All Star Zoom on the last day of the sale, with tons of giveaways and more!
- Next newsletter: How to realise your dream illustration career – for less.
Lots of love
The Make Art That Sells team xxx
P.S. If you’ve already bought a course or two and are now kicking yourself for not signing up for a full bundle for an even bigger saving, Louise will be happy to help! Simply email her at [email protected].
