Hi, I'm Genna

Surface Pattern Designer, Illustrator and Educator

 

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Learn from Genna

free event

Draw with Genna

 Let’s draw together to take the pressure off of getting back to making art! You can draw what I’m drawing or draw your own thing. But I think if we do it together, it will be more fun. Who’s with me?? Save your seat for this free 3-day event taking place January 13–15!

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Guided Drawing Challenge

75 Art

A 75-day guided challenge for artists who want to create a body of work in order to unlock unlimited opportunities. Included: live drawing sessions, creative prompts and a community hub to connect, share, and cheer each other on! Enrollment is open January 15–21, 2025!.

LEARN MORE & ENROLL
Guides, Checklists & Templates

Free Resources

I've written some free guides for you! I'm talking about pitching, what to include in your portfolio, how to develop your signature style, my favorite tools, and more! You can also get Adobe InDesign templates for styling your Instagram grid.

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5-Week Course

Drawn to Art

A 5-week immersive course for artists, illustrators and surface designers who want to make more art they love and develop a signature style. There will be live drawing sessions, Q&As, bonus guest lessons, and a community hub to connect, share, and get valuable critiques on your work. Enrollment will open again April 9, 2025.

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Develop Your Unique Creative Voice

Find Your Art

A self-paced class for those who want to get into art for the first time, as well as those who have been creative for a while but want to explore their unique creative voice through fun drawing exercises.

Learn More
6-Week Course

InDesign Your Portfolio

The InDesign Your Portfolio Course is a step-by-step blueprint for creating a professional portfolio in Adobe InDesign so you can confidently pitch to your dream clients. Enrollment is now closed and will reopen again in 2025. 

Get on the Waitlist

        

Learn from Genna

free event

Draw with Genna

 Let’s draw together to take the pressure off of getting back to making art! You can draw what I’m drawing or draw your own thing. But I think if we do it together, it will be more fun. Who’s with me?? Save your seat for this free 3-day event taking place January 13–15!

Save Your Seat
Guided Drawing Challenge

75 Art

A 75-day guided challenge for artists who want to create a body of work in order to unlock unlimited opportunities. Included: live drawing sessions, creative prompts and a community hub to connect, share, and cheer each other on! Enrollment open January 15-21, 2025!

LEARN MORE
Guides, Checklists & Templates

Free Resources

I've written some free guides for you! I'm talking about pitching, what to include in your portfolio, how to develop your signature style, my favorite tools, and more! You can also get Adobe InDesign templates for styling your Instagram grid.

Learn More
5-Week Course

Drawn to Art

A 5-week immersive course for artists, illustrators and surface designers who want to make more art they love and develop a signature style. There will be live drawing sessions, Q&As, bonus guest lessons, and a community hub to connect, share, and get valuable critiques on your work. Enrollment will open again in 2025.

Learn More
Develop Your Unique Creative Voice

Find Your Art

A self-paced class for those who want to get into art for the first time, as well as those who have been creative for a while but want to explore their unique creative voice through fun drawing exercises.

Learn More
6-Week Course

InDesign Your Portfolio

The InDesign Your Portfolio Course is a step-by-step blueprint for creating a professional portfolio in Adobe InDesign so you can confidently pitch to your dream clients. Enrollment is now closed and will reopen again in 2025. 

Get on the Waitlist

Collaborations

I have had the pleasure of seeing my work on a variety of products out in the world, including diapers, fabric, tea towels, children's clothes, pajamas, and greeting cards.

If you'd like to work together, I'd love to hear from you! Please email me at [email protected] for my full portfolio of available artwork.

SELECT CLIENTS:

Hello Bello
Little Sleepies
Alice + Ames
Target
Copper Pearl
PBS Fabrics
Papyrus
West Elm
Minted
Kinder Cloth Diapers
The Everyday Mother
Geometry House
Greetabl

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