Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
MATS Illustration Course Review: I share my experience taking the Make Art That Sells "Illustrating Children's Book" (learning about how to illustrate a story) multiple times in 2019 and 2020, taught by the incredibly knowledgeable Lilla Rogers and Zoe Tucker, while I share some water color (speed) painting of the work I created in class. The big question of course is: Is it worth it?
This is an unpaid, unsolicited, honest review of the online illustration course. In short, I absolutely recommend it! Find out why and see the progress I have made on my illustrations in this video. I'm not done learning, but wowee, am I in the thick of growth! What an exciting journey to be on.
The course I am reviewing is this one, next scheduled for 2021:
makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/illustrating-childrens-books-2021
I'm also enrolled in the latest course offering, which launches for the first time today (on the day of posting this video). Let me know in the comments if you would like me to record a review of this new MATS course as well: makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/my-kid-book-pitch
PS: Text for the 2020 story with the owl and the lizard is copyrighted by Jennie Stevenson of Make Art That Sells. Text for the 2019 Kids Book Plus class with the sloth is copyright of Lilla Rogers.
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*My favourite watercolor paints: amzn.to/3HQagFt
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Disclaimer: I purchased all these tools with my own money and am recommending them honestly. However, I do use affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you buy something through my links from Amazon or the other sites, I may get a small share of the sale. The qualified links are marked with an *.
Now... COME SAY HI! :)
Instagram: instagram.com/harmony.hardin
Website: harmonyhardin.com
I am an illustrator who shares her journey here on YouTube, IG and on my website. I have been on this path since March of 2019, and I learn more every day. I want to share that with you! I LOVE being creative, and learning. I believe in the growth mindset and that though natural talent can make a difference, so can persistence, practice, and enthusiasm.
MATS Illustration Course Review: I share my experience taking the Make Art That Sells "Illustrating Children's Book" (learning about how to illustrate a story) multiple times in 2019 and 2020, taught by the incredibly knowledgeable Lilla Rogers and Zoe Tucker, while I share some water color (speed) painting of the work I created in class. The big question of course is: Is it worth it?
This is an unpaid, unsolicited, honest review of the online illustration course. In short, I absolutely recommend it! Find out why and see the progress I have made on my illustrations in this video. I'm not done learning, but wowee, am I in the thick of growth! What an exciting journey to be on.
The course I am reviewing is this one, next scheduled for 2021:
makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/illustrating-childrens-books-2021
I'm also enrolled in the latest course offering, which launches for the first time today (on the day of posting this video). Let me know in the comments if you would like me to record a review of this new MATS course as well: makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/my-kid-book-pitch
PS: Text for the 2020 story with the owl and the lizard is copyrighted by Jennie Stevenson of Make Art That Sells. Text for the 2019 Kids Book Plus class with the sloth is copyright of Lilla Rogers.
// Gear & services I use for my YouTube videos //
*Camera: amzn.to/3yfE0sq
*Lens: amzn.to/3HTfZdJ
*Light: amzn.to/39X7nGm
*TubeBuddy: tubebuddy.com/harmonyhardin
*MorningFame: morningfa.me/invite/harmony
*EpidemicSound: epidemicsound.com/referral/xpa1l6
// Supplies I use for my art //
*My favourite watercolor paints: amzn.to/3HQagFt
*My favourite watercolor paper: amzn.to/3ncCRvi
Disclaimer: I purchased all these tools with my own money and am recommending them honestly. However, I do use affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you buy something through my links from Amazon or the other sites, I may get a small share of the sale. The qualified links are marked with an *.
Now... COME SAY HI! :)
Instagram: instagram.com/harmony.hardin
Website: harmonyhardin.com
I am an illustrator who shares her journey here on YouTube, IG and on my website. I have been on this path since March of 2019, and I learn more every day. I want to share that with you! I LOVE being creative, and learning. I believe in the growth mindset and that though natural talent can make a difference, so can persistence, practice, and enthusiasm.
