Make Your Mark Bootcamp is back — bigger and better for 2026!

This year we’ve seen incredible growth across our community: bold new styles, fresh creative confidence, and projects that absolutely shine. Seeing our Bootcampers evolve, experiment, and find their voice over the last few months has been such a joy – and we couldn’t be prouder of everything they’ve achieved!

Now, we’re getting ready to do it all over again – with an extended 9-month creative journey designed to help even more illustrators grow, focus, and thrive.

Applications are open now and we’d love you to join us!

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If you’ve been craving time, structure, and focus to truly evolve as an illustrator – this is your moment.

Ready to supercharge your illustration career?

Whether you’re just starting out or have been grinding away without seeing the results you deserve, Make Your Mark Bootcamp is designed to transform your mindset, build your confidence, sharpen your direction, and reignite your creative spark. You’ll gain the clarity, focus, and momentum to make real progress – all with the invaluable support of a vibrant, like-minded community.

Our next Bootcamp kicks off on Monday 26th January 2026. First speaker announcements and full programme details drop in Autumn 2025.

Early-bird bonus: Apply by 31st October and unlock a special early bird discount on enrolment!

Why this Bootcamp is unlike anything else out there

Driven by passion and a deep commitment to supporting emerging artists and illustrators, we’ve been coaching creatives since 2021 – helping hundreds find their voice, build sustainable careers, and share their work with confidence.

Over the last two years we’ve welcomed art directors and creative leaders from across the globe, including industry voices from The New York Times, The Atlantic, Jamhot, Oat Agency, Frankie Magazine, Plum Agency, Vault49, and more to set creative briefs, share invaluable insights, live feedback, and real-world perspectives to help our members grow.

Our alumni include artists now repped by global agencies, working with leading brands, publishers, and creatives studios worldwide – and we’re just getting started!

Yes, it’s a commitment – of your energy, time, and heart. But if you’re ready to dig in and do the work, you’ll be amazed at how far you can go. The power of community + focused support = growth and transformation like you’ve never experienced.

We promise: zero regrets, and so much to gain. 

We’re proud to say there are many success stories emerging from Bootcamp with small (and big) wins from our cohort that include:

• Securing their first (or next) paid illustration job
• Gaining representation with a global illustration agency
• Getting their work published in a magazine or book
• Launching their first online shop
• Making the leap to full time freelance
• Finally having the confidence to call themselves an ‘illustrator’

& many more!

Make Your Mark Bootcamp isn’t a quick challenge or one-off course. It’s a powerful, paced 9-month journey designed to help you build confidence, consistency, and creative momentum — while developing the professional skills to thrive in today’s illustration industry.

You’ll move through a proven framework: Clarity ? Exploration ? Passion Project ? Industry-Ready, balancing artistic growth with real-world application.

From refining your portfolio and creative voice to growing your business and landing client work, Bootcamp combines creative development with the mindset and strategy to turn your passion into progress.

Make space for your illustration to grow, with expert mentorship, live workshops, and a supportive community that keeps you inspired and accountable all year round!

Above: 21 Day Pitch to Paid Challenge Guest Speakers – July 2025

Exclusive Industry Access You Won’t Get Anywhere Else

Illustrators on the programme will get the opportunity to tackle creative briefs led by leading art directors, illustration agencies and creative studios across editorial, publishing, branding and advertising.

Previous industry guests include at Totally Reps, Handsome Frank, Plum, Bright Agency and Roar, plus art directors from Animade, Wonderkind, Oat Agency, Fiasco Design, AARP, New York Times Well Desk, Creative Review, AQUILA, Anorak, G2/The Guardian & many others.

We can guarantee the line-up for 2026 is looking very exciting indeed… stay tuned for the big reveal!

Whether you’re building on your momentum or returning with fresh motivation, the 2026 Bootcamp offers more structure, breathing room, and professional alignment than ever before.

Find your voice, craft your story, develop your portfolio, build your business and get hired!

Open to artists, illustrators and creatives worldwide.

Apply for our next cohort – Starts Monday 26th January 2026 »

Successful applicants will be notified within 3-5 days and invited to secure their spot with a deposit. Pay in full to unlock extra bonuses!

Wondering if the Bootcamp is right for you? Book a mini 1:1 with Lisa Hassell, founder & creative coach at Inkygoodness to get personalised clarity and see if it’s the perfect next step for your creative journey. Various dates & times available throughout October. Book here.