Who is Illustration School for?

Illustration School is for everybody who has an interest in creativity and learning the craft of illustration. The idea that nourished founding the online school is the simple joy of seeing what other people can create if they get the means to do it. If you want to learn how to illustrate for children’s books, this school is for you. If you want to learn how to draw just for yourself, this school is for you. If you want to foster a creative interest, this school is for you. If you want to understand how great art can be made, no matter if you are a hobbyist or professional illustrator, this school is for you.

Some of the courses require prior knowledge, which will be stated in the course details in the shop. Apart from that you are encouraged to brave yourself and discover all the creative means at your hands and make beautiful art.

Do I need specific art Material to do the courses?

If any specific art materials are needed this will be stated in the course description in the shop. Most of the time you can use any material you feel comfortable with creating. From digital to traditional to mixing mediums, everything is fine. Though sometimes it is good to leave the known routes and try something new. I do encourage taking chances and trying new materials from time to time. You will be surprised what can happen with materials you never gave a try. Be creative!

What is the difference between a self-paced and live-course?

The self-paced courses do not include any feedback and any specific schedule to stick to. You can watch the videos and do the exercises whenever you have time to. However, I encourage you to try to set a personal schedule to stick to in order to finalize the courses and make the most out of the material and knowledge shared.

The live-courses include personal feedback on all the exercises and also have a schedule you need to follow in order to receive the feedback and accomplish the course aims. The courses are designed so you can even do them in addition to a full life, with all that comes with it. However, I advise you to plan in about 3-6 hours per week the very least in order to benefit from all the feedback and course materials.

Who is the Portfolio Review for?

With a background in Children’s Book illustration and many years of experience in the global market as illustrator and agent the portfolio reviews are aimed at artists wanting to make it in the children’s book market or established artists wanting to take their career to the next level. You will have to hand in 15 illustration at max. and will receive a personal feeback in form of a video within 14 days of booking. Then you will have 4 weeks the very most to resubmit the illustrations but with the feedback incooperated. You will receive a second feedback on the revised portfolio. This “quality check” enhances your feedback, as I want to make sure your portfolio rocks! If you let the 4 weeks pass without resending your revised portfolio the second feedback expires! Don’t miss out on this extra chance of yet another feedback! However, commissions can’t be guaranteed.

When will the next Live-Course including personal feedback take place?

Each live-course, that includes personal feedback, will be offered once to twice a year. The schedule is Winter/Spring, between January to April, and then again in Autumn, between September to December. The seats to these courses are limited.

Any other questions?

Please do reach out in case your question did not get answered here. I am happy to help.