Alumni Success Stories
This could be you, too!
From Product Designer to Emerging Surface Pattern Artist
Ali used the course to commit to a 125-day daily art practice that completely transformed her creative direction. With a growing portfolio and a more confident approach, she’s now stepping fully into surface pattern design.
Krystal Giebel
"I can’t remember the last time — if ever — I’ve managed to keep my drawing hand moving and imagination playing for this many days in a row! I have always struggled with staying “in the flow”, but this course has really been a wonderful catalyst for creativity. It’s lifted a weight off my shoulders and made drawing fun for me once more! Genna and Team: You are amazing! Absolute gems! 💖 Thank you for giving me new perspective, confidence, and the freedom to explore and play again! I can’t say enough how much this has meant to me and how it has come at just the right time in my life. I am so grateful for the encouragement, support, and inspiration I have received. This is just the beginning, and I am so excited to see what’s next!"
Building a Business Around Art That Brings Joy
Bethany’s passion is creating art that makes people smile—and now she has the clarity and confidence to build a business around it. The course helped her lean into her playful, heartwarming style and dream bigger.
Nathalia Pillibossian
"The Drawn to Art course has been a transformative experience for me! With its focus on mindset, foundational skills, and discovering my unique creative voice, I now feel empowered to create art that truly resonates with me. I can't recommend this course enough for anyone looking to elevate their artistic journey!"
Rachel Brown
"Before taking this course, I had been drawing for several years but just couldn't see my style forming. The course provided concrete criteria that I could use to analyze my own work and constraints I could play with to hone in on the type of art that I love to make and feels like me. I realized a big piece I was missing was color! Once settling in on a color palette, my style really started to come out and now I feel much more confident sharing and pitching my work."
Zerly Kemalov
"This course offers a good beginning to exploring the elements of style in art. It helps with mindset and provides guidance to unraveling the otherwise complex journey to finding your personal style in illustration design."
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Cat Merrick
"I’ve taken a lot of online art courses—and this one was so different. It was just awesome. Drawn to Art helped me focus in on what I do best and gave me more confidence in my work. It took the overwhelm out of the whole thing. Everything was approachable, bite-sized, and so fun.”
Finding Freedom from Client Work
Christine came to the course ready to move beyond client-driven work and reconnect with her own creative vision. She left with a signature style that feels like her—and a fresh sense of purpose.
How a Bold New Signature Style Led to a New Client
A seasoned illustrator, Lana used the course to refine her style—and it paid off. Shortly after, a boutique hotel reached out to hire her for her fresh new look, confirming the power of leaning into what makes her art unique.
Amanda Mikolajek
"I really loved that that this course helped make me focus on developing my signature style by defining some parameters and a color palette to test and put into action while making art. Even though you know what you are supposed to do, being able to break it all down into actionable steps and being held accountable makes a huge difference. I feel more confident in the steps I need to make my artwork more cohesive and about how others view my art."
From Art Hiatus to Confident Illustrator
Ash came into the course after years away from art, juggling a tech job and self-doubt. Drawn to Art gave her the structure and confidence to rediscover her love for creativity and build a consistent, joyful art practice.
Esther Longmore
"This course helped me further hone in on my signature style, including a color palette. I loved getting individual feedback and having the daily accountability. Would highly recommend!"
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Take Me to Drawn to ArtOpening New Creative Doors as a Pro Illustrator
Marlies had years of professional illustration experience but wanted to reconnect with what made her art feel like her. Drawn to Art helped her dig deeper into her creative instincts and return to her work with renewed energy and clarity.
Emily Dunn
"Drawn to Art gave me permission to have fun with my art again, and to actually start making art again. I'm feeling more confident, more creative, and more focused on my goals than I have in years. As a business owner, I tend to think strategically, and this course helped me reconnect with the joy of making.”
From Creative Slump to Confident Style
Cat had tried many online art classes but says Drawn to Art was completely different. It helped her cut through overwhelm, embrace what makes her art unique, and build the confidence to keep creating with purpose.
Bethany Bayless
"Before Drawn to Art, I was in one of the biggest creative slumps I have experienced. I was struggling with feeling original or creative and didn't know how to move forward. Drawn to Art was just the thing I needed. Not only did I greatly benefit from Genna's wisdom and knowledge in her weekly lessons, but developing a daily drawing habit was a huge game-changer for me. I also found a community of like-minded artists who all have unique journeys and challenges, and I still keep in touch with many of them today. It was incredible to find a whole cheerleading squad rooting each other on. I can't say enough good things about this incredible opportunity that helped bring back my artistic spark!"
Exploring Surface Pattern Design for a Creative Future
A full-time professional, Christine joined Drawn to Art to explore new directions and carve out time for her personal creative growth. The course helped her reconnect with what lights her up and envision new possibilities for her art career.
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Take Me to Drawn to ArtAnne Sakutori
"I learned that seemingly small tasks add up to profound changes in the way I think about my drawing habits and personal style. This course gave me a different perspective on my innate creativity!"
Rachel Coney
"I've done a lot of printables, graphic design, web design, and photography over the years, so I've monetized my work before but really digging in and sharing my art feels different. I was constantly doing random customs and never found my style. And I was so tired of the mental lift of sitting down to draw and not knowing where to start, what color palette to use, or thing to draw. This course and challenge is giving me the confidence to explore this as a potential career and I'm so thankful!"
Kris Hackleman
"Before the course I was feeling stuck. Afterwards, not-so-stuck! This was a delightful class--I looked forward to each new module! Genna shares from her own experience very generously, and she creates such a relaxed and reassuring atmosphere for everyone to work in."
Laura Clemens
"This course was really great. Because of what I learned, I am excited to be headed in a specific direction and I am drawing every day."
Turning Passion for Illustration into a Distinct Signature Style
After running a successful small business, Emily returned to her love of art with a mission to build a brand rooted in illustration. The course gave her the tools to define her style and confidently move forward with her new creative identity.
Christine Jobson
"This course really helped me to set guidelines to explore and define my personal artistic style. I feel like I have more clarity on the steps to take to get there and it's no longer just an idea of something I wanted to achieve with no real plan. I love Genna's teaching style, she is very warm and relatable and has created a safe space where everyone in the community could share with no judgement. Thank you Genna and Team!"
Trading Self-Doubt for a Unique Creative Voice
Esther had years of creative experience but struggled to see the value in her own art. With guidance through the Drawn to Art course lessons and community feedback, she began to recognize her strengths—and shape a distinctive style that reflects her true voice.
Developing an Art Career with Purpose
Tracey came into the course full of ideas but unsure how to narrow her focus. Through creative constraints and supportive feedback, she discovered a cohesive style—and a new sense of confidence in her creative direction.
Marlies Niemeijer
"As a self-taught illustrator, I chose to do Drawn to Art because I was struggling with all the techniques and options out there. I needed a 'filter' for all the information on style development. In addition, I wanted to find my joy back in illustrating. The course exceeded my expectations. It gave me the focus I needed to move forward."
Tracey Diamond
"Genna, you've done it once again! I am in such a different, more exciting, creative space since taking this course. You have such a fun way of teaching and making it a safe place to play, explore, and even make "bad art" while embracing it all. Can't wait to see what the next challenge or course is that you share with us!"
Marie Bondeelle
 "I wasn't sure I could ever find unity among my different artistic experiments. I can’t thank you enough for this course which is soooo helpful. It feels like I now have a road to follow. Such a relief! You, your team and all the students are really creating a safe place in the community. The good vibration you provide – both in the course and during the live sessions – your natural sense of joy + humor and harmony are a blessing. Thank you, Genna, it was fun and exciting to take part in it!"
