About Me
Hi, I’m Jutta Schneider, an illustrator, art educator and lifelong collector of curious shapes, bold colors and slightly wonky ideas.
I’m based in Germany and work with both digital and traditional media. I love drawing in Procreate just as much as working with real pens, paint, ink and paper. My work sits somewhere between playful illustration, practical art education and the firm belief that creativity works better when perfection is not constantly breathing down your neck.
My Background
I have a background in teaching and graphic design, which means I naturally approach art from both an educational and a visual perspective.
Years of working with students have taught me how differently people learn, what makes creative subjects feel intimidating and how much easier learning becomes when it feels practical, encouraging and genuinely enjoyable.
My design background helps me structure ideas clearly, communicate visually and turn complex techniques into approachable learning experiences. Together, these two fields shape everything I create, from a short drawing exercise to a full course, workshop or creative event.
What I Teach
I teach illustration, drawing and creative techniques across digital and traditional media, with a particular focus on Procreate.
My classes cover subjects such as stylization, composition, color, shading, bold lines, textures, pattern and characterful shapes. I often take inspiration from mid-century design, folk art, vintage print, everyday objects and the occasional gloriously strange monster.
Rather than asking students to copy one finished result, I give them tools and ideas they can adapt to their own work.
My Teaching Approach
My teaching is clear, structured and hands-on. I break techniques down into approachable steps, demonstrate them through practical projects and leave plenty of room for experimentation and personal style.
I believe people learn best when they feel curious rather than judged. There is knowledge, technique and serious thought behind my classes, but that does not mean the learning experience has to feel serious all the time.
Humour is allowed. Wonky lines are encouraged. Learning often sneaks in while everyone is busy making something.
The Low-Pressure Philosophy
My motto is simple: Better your art, the low-pressure way.
Many artists become so focused on perfect lines and impressive results that they stop experimenting altogether. My work helps people loosen that grip, reconnect with the pleasure of making art and see practice as progress rather than proof of whether they are talented enough.
Low pressure does not mean low ambition. It means creating the conditions in which curiosity, confidence and skill can actually grow.
My Visual World
My own work is colorful, bold and deliberately imperfect. I’m drawn to mid-century illustration, retro design, folk art, hand-printed textures and shapes that have a little personality of their own.
Wonky shapes have become a central part of my work because they make room for surprise. They remove the pressure of creating the perfect form and result in images that feel lively, personal and difficult to imitate exactly.
Classes, Workshops and Creative Communities
As a Skillshare Top Teacher, I create on-demand classes and teach live workshops for artists around the world. I have also contributed to international creative events, including Peggy Dean’s Procreate Party and the Summer Creative Retreat.
Alongside my classes, I lead the Wonky Art Society, a free creative community built around connection, regular art-making and low-pressure learning. I’m also developing in-person workshops and creative retreats.
What I Bring to the Table
I combine teaching experience, visual communication and a strong understanding of how creative people learn.
Whether I’m developing a course, teaching a live session or collaborating on a larger creative project, my goal is the same: to make ideas approachable, create an enjoyable learning experience and give people something practical they can use beyond the lesson itself.
I’m available for workshops, educational projects, creative events, collaborations and partnerships.
Have a project in mind? I’d love to hear from you.