We can help.
We are Denise and Sabina, two best friends who have been teaching illustration and design classes since 2011. We started teaching workshops together because we noticed that many creatives struggled with making work that is both successful in the market and true to their artistic vision.
Through our workshops and resources, we aim to help artists and designers hone their skills and develop a unique style that stands out in the industry. We've had the pleasure of watching many of our students go on to license their work with major companies like Target, publish their work in magazines, sell the rights to their picture books, and achieve other exciting milestones in their careers.
Teaching is our passion, and we love nothing more than sharing our knowledge and professional expertise with others. We believe in creating a fun and engaging learning experience that encourages creativity and innovation. Our workshops provide a supportive community where students can share ideas, collaborate, and receive personalized feedback on their work.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, we're here to help you achieve your goals and realize your full potential as an artist or designer.
Meet the tutors
Sabina Radeva
Sabina is a graphic designer and illustrator based in London, UK. She holds an MSc and an MA (in Illustration). Her debut picture book adaptation of Darwin’s On the Origin of Species became an instant bestseller (released in 31 international editions), was shortlisted for Waterstone’s Book of the Year 2019, the prestigious German Youth Literature Award 2020 and was awarded Highly Commended by the Klaus Flugge Prize 2020. She creates also editorial illustrations, wall art and licensing art.
Along with her illustration work, she runs a small graphic design studio Design Garden.
Selected clients: Penguin Random House, Flow Magazine, Anthropologie, Djeco.
Denise Holmes
Denise Holmes is an award-winning children’s book illustrator and adjunct professor living in Chicago, IL with her husband, daughter and tiny dog Mochi.
Her work is inspired by the magic and wonder of childhood and the nostalgic moments of growing up. Denise’s illustrations can be found in over a dozen children’s picture books, magazines, greeting cards and art prints. She teaches illustration part-time at Columbia College Chicago as well as drawing workshops for kids and adults.
Selected clients: Simon & Schuster, Macmillan, Crate & Kids, Yo-Yo Books, Cottage Door Press, Bravery Magazine and Highlights Magazine.