Simple Illustration
Self Study
for coaches & creatives
Special Offer: Get $347 credit toward Visual Minds when you're ready to join!
Communicate with Visuals –
... even if you think you can't draw!
- Stand out on social media with simple but expressive sketches that show your personality and humor
- Sketch on a whiteboard with confidence for teaching and presentations
- Infuse your business with fun and creativity!
How long does it take?
You can finish it in a few hours!
Forget the idea that drawing requires a lot of time. Yes, you can always improve - but this course gets you started in (almost) no time!
This self-paced class includes:
- Short, engaging videos.
- Downloadable worksheets for practice.
- Simple materials: just printer paper, a pencil, and a fineliner.
I went from "I could never draw that" to "Oh I actually can!
I teach drawing in an easy, practical and systematic way
This is the course I wish had existed when I started out. Many drawing tutorials are too complicated. I deliberately kept the lessons very short and concise.
Based on easy-to follow step-by-step method.
And once you understand how it works, you can tweak them and start playing.
In this class the focus is on the most important topic: Faces and figures, which is the most fun and the most important thing to learn.If you can draw a figure, everything else is easy!
But... maybe I don't have talent?
You don't need talent. You need the right instructions.
How it works
The self paced class is a learning platform with videos, text instructions and downloadable worksheets.
The videos are very short, most are between 3 and 5 minutes.
You don't need special material – just printer paper, pencil and fineliner. (Click the "preview button below to preview the course, and you can watch the lesson about material)
You can finish the course in a few hours.
I'm always blown away how FAST people can improve their drawing, when given the right instructions. It may take just 30 minutes to transform your drawing game from "This is embarrassing" to "Hey, I actually love this little figure that I created".
Bundle with the Drawing iPad Course
Why draw on the iPad?
- Looks pro, instantly. Drawing on paper feels nice, but when you take a photo of your drawing, it often looks yellowish and dark. This can spoil the prettiest drawing!
- It is fast! Draw, export, post. Your drawings can make your brand pop online. Trust me. My simple illustrations have helped grow my following on Linkedin fro zero to 2800. I couldn't have done that without my iPad!
- It has an Undo button. Do I need to say more?
"Discovering the iPad was a game changer for me_ 😄✨I hadn't drawn since I was a child, and to draw again is both delightful and exhilarating
Tarja Moles, coach and writer
Simple illustration & iPad Bundle
You can also transform your paper scribbles into a professional-looking illustration with a bit of digital magic.
What you need:
I recommend an iPad that works with an Apple Pencil, but you can use other devices or apps that support layers. I demonstrate how I use the apps Concepts (also available for Android), Procreate, Sketches and Notes
I also show how I use AI image generators like Midjourney or Adobe Firefly to create backgrounds and reference images.
What’s the difference between the Simple Illustration Self Study Courses and Visual Minds?
The Simple Illustration Self Study Courses teach you to draw at your own pace.
Visual Minds goes further:
It’s a full business coaching program that helps you build and grow your business while making it more fun.
You’ll get the Simple Illustration courses plus loads of other courses on branding and business strategy. (Take a look at the program to see what's coming up next)
Visual Minds members meet weekly for practical exercises, group coaching, and real-time feedback on both your drawings and business ideas. You’ll also be part of a supportive community where you can share work and get input whenever you need it.
If you start with the Simple Illustration course and decide to join Visual Minds later, you’ll get $347 off.
Why learn from me?
Hi, I'm Ingrid Lill - communication designer turned visual thinking enthusiast.
I have drawn all my life, but for the longest time, I didn't dare to use my drawings professionally.
Like many other entrepreneurs, I thought I had to focus on my "bottom line", not on "art" or fun drawings. Boy, was I wrong!
It changed my life when I discovered that drawing doesn't have to be "art" and that it can be easy AND USEFUL. I learned how to use simple sketches to gain clarity for my clients.
It brought more creativity, fun, and beauty to my business, and I'm making way more money than "before the pencil".
Now I am on a mission to show that for creative spirits, sketching isn't a luxury but a necessity.
So... Take up that pencil already!
What students are saying - and drawing
From stickmen to client illustrations in 4 weeks
In just four weeks, I went from drawing stickmen (if that!) to a client putting my illustration on her corporate greeting cards... Just by watching Ingrid's online lessons and practicing with the Tuesday group.
Ingrid is right. You don't need talent—you just need the right instructions and a non-judgmental community to practice your art.
Mariann Roberts, copywriter
Now I have the courage to share my sketches
You're so right - no one cares about imperfect lines. Instead, people appreciate and enjoy the sketches.
I am really happy to be part of this creative community of nice people with such exciting professions!"
I started an illustrated newsletter
The Tuesday meetings are so enjoyable - while you learn a ton. I'm now illustrating my LInkedin posts, and I started a weekly newsletter- with illustration, of course!
Mary Fleming, Brand Strategist
I always dreamed of being able to illustrate
I always dreamed of being able to illustrate a little bit - for my blog and everyday stories. But I drew worse than a kindergarten child and my attempts quickly ended in frustration. Then Lill's course came along. Drawing was suddenly really fun and my pictures became much better. Lill´'s feedback on the drawings was worth its weight in gold. So if you say you can't draw but would love to, this course is definitely for you.
Su Busson, coach
Like learning a new language
Visual Minds is challenging in a good way. I begin to understand the principles of drawing for clarity, and to convey a message. Almost as if I am learning a new language - visual literacy!"
John Hartranft
Clarity – and fun
I love the exercises. They help me get clear about my offerings. And it is so much fun to draw along with you!
Jon Leland, Video Mojo Coach
I love that you make it so simple. Before, when I looked at a comic in a newspaper I though: ”That's so difficult, I could never do something like that”. But then I took the first course from you and it's: “Oh I can do that.”
Now, I can just draw something that communicates my message - saving time and energy.
Jason Schneider, transformational coach trainer
My first business drawings on Linkedin
After a few weeks of sketching ... I’m sharing my first business drawing on LinkedIn today 🙀
I've been supported by a wonderful group of people in Ingrid Lill's excellent Visual Minds membership.
Mark Crossfield, Career Coach
Exactly what I was hoping to learn
Ingrid thanks for a great session today, and all the knowledge you shared. I spent the day working on cartoon characters for my character voice portfolio…pretty fun. This was exactly what I was hoping to get from the course.
Justin Hamacher, Experience Design Leader
Marketing tactics & drawing
Thanks a lot – you rock mixing serious marketing tactics with drawing! Your course gives me more confidence to express myself with drawing.
Nico Brier, Web designer
Found my voice
I did as you said and channeled what was in my heart. This way it felt much easier to draw. So I trusted it and went! It came out pretty much the first time. I knew it didn't have to be perfect.
That's how I started to find my voice, and it got the ball rolling!
Nadine Mazzola, Forest therapy guide
First drawings since childhood
Every single class was helpful and raised new options to explore and ponder. Now I see clearly what I want and don't want right now. And, consequently, discover that I needed to carve out more time and space for my creative expression. A big, big thank you!!!"
Tarja Moles, Author andCoach
My first 'proper' drawings ever in my adulthood! It feels exciting and delightful.
Not stuck anymore
I lost my fear to just draw an idea. I don't worry about perfection, and keep it simple. Through your feedback I'm now happy to just sketch and share my drawings when I want to catch people´s attention.
I am so grateful. Your course totally moved me out of being stuck on my drawing path.
Xacintha Castillo, Restaurator
Refreshing!
Absolutely love the Tuesday evenings with Ingrid Lill. She is a professional illustrator. Tonights theme was "going crazy" with bright colors. Certainly got my mind on something else – I feel refreshed!
Helle Langgard, Coach
I didn't want to die with my "true colours” left inside
as an artist 
. Something deep down that was being held until retirement or “some other day” in a distant future. Truth is I don’t plan on retiring, and we never know if we do actually have another tomorrow.
Your course helped me shape my message
Your course helped me shape my message, so it became more unique and concise. Your authenticity, patience, and willingness to help me communicate is inspiring and empowering. Thank you for the wonderful community you have created.
And... I think you are right….I may have found my style!
Josie G. van Londen CancersurvivorMD
It feels like I have a whole new business that I look forward to sharing everyday.
I was stuck on drafting content for my coaching business. It was never good enough. Never compelling enough. It was sooo frustrating, and I knew it was a big waste of time.
In the Visual Minds group, Ingrid helped me clarify my business, my offerings, and got me started expressing myself with sketches. I love it! Ingrid is very smart about business and marketing. She gets right to the point!
Plus: I'm not an artist but Ingrid showed that anyone could learn to sketch their ideas.
I'm so much more engaged creatively with my business--it feels like a whole new business that I look forward to sharing everyday.
Ingrid is the real deal. She's super knowledgeable, loves what she does and knows how to instruct her clients to develop creatively and professionally.
Marian Blum, Bluming Wellness
I found my style
I have already taken a sketchnote course before. However, what I failed to achieve then was finding my drawing style for characters. But with Ingrid's help, I have succeeded. I am thrilled!
Sabine Schneider
Drawings for flipped-classroom videos
Thank you for an amazing course. It has really elevated my drawings and flipped-classroom videos tremendously. I made a video tonight for my students, using what I have learned today.
Christian Giehse, chemistry teacher at Hellerup Gymnasium
I never thought I could draw
So I really never thought I could draw... But I love visuals and I enjoy learning, and the amazing Ingrid Lill told us that we all can draw, so here we go.
Here is my drawing showing some "inner characters"
😊 Thank you, Ingrid, for teaching us how to draw in such a simple and fun way! Can't wait to learn how to create more visuals.
Manuela Pauer, coach
