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Drawing/ painting/ analog and digital illustration
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Illustration, Drawing & Procreate – Individual coaching from an experienced illustratorDo you want to specifically improve your drawing skills, expand your creative expression, or prepare for a design degree? I can support you with in-depth expertise, personal guidance, and extensive experience!
I am a freelance illustrator with a Bachelor's degree in Art Education (ZHdK) and a Master's degree in Illustration (HSLU) – and have been successfully working independently for publishers, companies, and agencies for over seven years. In addition to my own artistic practice, I have been passionately teaching analog and digital illustration for several years.
As a lecturer on a design preparatory course, I spent six years preparing students for applications for design apprenticeships and degree programs – and I am very familiar with the requirements of the creative industries and art schools.
What you can learn from me:
Drawing & Sketching: Training the eye, observational drawing, proportion, contrast, anatomy, light & shadow
Painting & Color Theory: Color effect, color harmony, image structure and composition
Digital Illustration: Introduction and Advanced Study in Procreate (iPad) – from Basics to Professional Application
I will tailor my approach to your individual level and goals – whether you are starting out as a beginner, want to expand your portfolio, or develop further as an artist.
📍 Location: Online, at your home or in my studio in Winterthur
🕒 Times: By appointment – flexible and individual
I look forward to accompanying you on your creative journey!
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For digital illustration, you will need your own iPad.Location
At student's location: Around Winterthur, Switzerland






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General info
Age: | Teenagers (13-17 years old) Adults (18-64 years old) Seniors (65+ years old) |
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Student level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
Duration: | 45 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes 120 minutes |
The class is taught in: | German, English |
About Me
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About me – Illustrator & Coach with heart and experienceHello! I'm a freelance illustrator with a bachelor's degree in art education and a master's degree in illustration. For over seven years, I've been working independently for publishers, agencies, and companies—and teaching with great joy and dedication.
For me, teaching means empowering and supporting people in their creative expression. I work with young people preparing for a design apprenticeship or art degree, as well as with adults who want to develop their drawing, painting, or digital illustration skills (e.g., with Procreate).
I love identifying individual potential and nurturing it in a targeted manner. I cater to every level and tailor my lessons to your goals. Mindful, motivating lessons are important to me – with a clear structure, but also enough room for playful discovery.
My focus:
Observational drawing, sketching, composition
Painting, color and form theory
Procreate (digital drawing on the iPad)
Portfolio coaching & study preparation
Strengthen creative self-confidence
I'm especially interested in curious, open-minded people—whether beginners or advanced. If you're interested in working together on your design skills, I'd be happy to accompany you.
Education
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I graduated from the Swiss-Italian Liceo Artistico art school and then completed the preparatory course at the Zurich University of the Arts. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Art Education from the Zurich University of the Arts and a Master's degree in Design with a specialization in Illustration from the HSLU.Experience / Qualifications
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Course instructor for adults in the field of illustrationIllustration Coach (private)
6 years of experience as a lecturer at a design preparatory course in Zurich (firstfloor)
7 years as a freelance illustrator
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