SO… did you enter Lilla Rogers’ Global Talent Search?  Those who did have been anxiously awaiting this day – August 1st – the day the Top 50 will be revealed on Lilla’s blog!

I have to say I have throughly enjoyed watching this process unfold.  They have done a great job not only creating anticipation but also giving artists an idea of what

the process of art licensing or creating art to parameters is like.  I imagine some loved the challenge and others found it a little more challenging than they expected.  I know I’ve read a lot online about artists wanting to win the big prize – being represented by Lilla Rogers Studios – but also proud that they went through the process and happy with what they have learned.

A friend forwarded a link to Julie Hamilton’s blog – Artistically Afflicted – post about the contest.

Julie has written two posts about the search –

Inspired by the global search for talent-part 1

& Inspired by the global search for talent-part 2

I loved reading her insights and perspectives and especially loved a sneak-peek at some of the entries. (To enter you had to create a journal cover and it had certain elements that were to be included – the variety of entries and creativity is awesome!  I must admit I’m glad I’m not a judge and don’t have to decide who makes the top 50.

Did you enter?  If so, let us know how you felt about the process and of course – if you made it into the top 50!

To me this is not only a great learning experience for artists but also, on the part of Lilla Rogers Studios, a pretty cool and unique way to teach, inspire and find their next artist.  I keep saying “It’s like American Idol for art!”

Head to Lilla’s blog to see the top 50 >> lillarogers.com/blog/

Here’s to your creative success!

– Tara Reed

P.S.  Did you get your free mp3 replay from the call I did with Lilla in June?  An hour of art licensing insights and inspiration!  Click here to get your copy