I’m so so thrilled to announce my next European art retreat, September 28 – October 5, 2026, this time in sunny, gorgeous Tuscany, where all our needs are taken care of so we can make art, eat yummy food, make new friends and delight in a few exciting adventures.

This retreat is a creative buffet, meant to inspire you to create gorgeous vintage lettering, stylish borders, unique motifs, lovely pastel textures, watercoloring flowers, and even some Procreate techniques! It's a way to get you excited about your art, enrich your style and, if you like, make portfolio pieces. All levels, all goals invited!

But could I really make a living as in illustrator? Me, Manhattan, 1989

I’m thrilled to offer my newest thing— Inner Circle, an exclusive small-group mentoring intensive. For 30 years, I nurtured and guided the artists whom I represented, helping them uncover their strengths and build thriving creative careers, and now I want to do the same for you.

Join me for this incredible experience! Read more here, and sign up now, as the previous Inner Circle sold out very quickly. I can't wait to help you achieve your dream!

How would you describe Inner Circle to a friend?
Student Ilana Diamond writes: It’s a rare and beautiful chance to be mentored by a generous, wise artist who really takes the time to understand you. Lilla doesn’t just teach—she listens. She learns about what drives you, what holds you back, and where you want to go. Then she offers thoughtful, actionable guidance to help you get there. She’s a wellspring of insight, experience, and support, and I feel so lucky to have been one of the twelve to learn from her. I’m walking away with more clarity, more confidence, and a deeper belief in my path as an artist.

After thirty years of mentoring artists, I've now gone back to making art again. I didn't ever really stop, but I'm back with a gusto and passion that I haven't felt in quite some time.

Join our bestselling children’s book illustration course! In this online course you’ll create a brilliant children’s book pitch to help you land your dream children’s book gig. You’ll get videos, weekly assignments, live weekly video reviews, interviews with publishers and illustrators and more. Co-taught by top art agent Lilla Rogers and highly-respected children’s book author art director Zoë Tucker, you’ll get 3 exclusive texts plus insider knowledge and hints and tips  from the experts.

Illustration by Make Art That Sells student Darcie Olley

I can’t wait to reveal my next retreat location and date, coming soon! These retreats are a highlight of my year. I get to mentor a small group IRL in a gorgeous country where all of our needs are taken care of—three fabulous meals daily, housing in our own villa—and side trips, too.

Let’s make art together in our own art studio at a villa in Europe with day trips to antique shops and charming cafés.At this upcoming retreat I'll demonstrate lettering, color, art style plus pastel, Procreate, decorative motifs and borders. It's a fun buffet sure to inspire you!

After a tasty lunch, with coffee or tea in hand, we’ll hang out for the informal Ask Agent Lilla anything session. How can I help guide your career? Pick my brain, full of 40 years in the art business as illustrator, author, agent, entrepreneur, speaker, columnist, and more.

Read about my previous retreats in France and Portugal or get on my mailing list to be notified when my Tuscany trip registration opens.