Hi, I'm Genna

Surface Pattern Designer, Illustrator and Educator

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Free 5-day workshop

Signature Style Week

Unlock the art that is unmistakably yours! Join this free 5-day workshop, April 7–11, to define, refine, and fully step into your signature style with live demos, expert guidance, and inspiring artist stories.

6-Week Course

Drawn to Art

A 6-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 opens April 9, 2025.

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.

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.

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 reopens January 2026.

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 opens September 2025.

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Learn from Genna

Free 5-Day Workshop

Signature Style Week

Unlock the art that is unmistakably yours! Join this free 5-day workshop, April 7–11, to define, refine, and fully step into your signature style with live demos, expert guidance, and inspiring artist stories.

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 April 9, 2025.

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.

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.

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 will reopen January 2026.

Self-Study 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 for this never-before-released self-study edition closes March 13, 2025.

Get on the Waitlist

I love Genna’s teaching so much. She’s very detailed and makes accomplishing big things so much less daunting. —Jesse Dunleavy

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 genna@gennablackburn.com 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
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