Helping out illustrators and artists

A career in illustration or the arts can be quite daunting. It may be hard to find people who have been down that road you’re going because not everyone understands what it is like to work as an artist or illustrator.

I know that feeling. I’ve been there too.
I’ve figured out many things on my own because when I started, there wasn’t much to find online on how it worked. Nowadays, there’s plenty, but it can be overwhelming.
I’d like to help you figure out which paths to take, or how to adjust the path you’re currently on.

My name is Marloes De Vries, I’m based in the Netherlands and have worked as an illustrator and designer for clients all over the world.
I’ve been doing this for over 25 years and I’ve been teaching since 16 years.

See me as an artistic plumber: I help you get unstuck, so that your creative energy gets to flow again.

Marloes is fully booked until November, but feel free to get in touch to book a spot.

1-to-1 (incl. preparation)

Feeling stuck with hurdles blocking your next steps as a creative freelancer? Book a 1-to-1 session with me, and together we’ll clear those obstacles out of the way. For an hour, I’ll gladly share my 25+ years of freelancing experience and all the insights I’ve gathered over the years.

Beforehand I will ask a few questions for you to answer, so I can prepare for out chat.

Time: 1 hour via Zoom, when it both suits us
Cost: € 175 (excl. VAT)

YES PLEASE

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Newsletter boost

Your newsletter is a great way to reach your clients directly. But are you struggling to grow your subscriber list or sell your work through it? I’d love to review the newsletter you’re currently sending out, create a detailed report, and offer tips on how to improve it.

If you need to learn the basics of creating newsletters, start by taking my online class.

Moment: Report of current newsletter + 1 hour (via Zoom)
Cost: € 350 (excl. VAT)

I’D LOVE THIS

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Testimonials

“To celebrate my 10-year anniversary as an illustrator, I treated myself to a one-on-one session with Marloes. I wanted to use those two hours to dive into topics like client communication, creating quotes, working with licenses, and the entire process from receiving a commission to delivering the final product.
Marloes shared her insights with such enthusiasm, offering a personal and open approach while being refreshingly vulnerable. She provided clear and practical examples that will be incredibly helpful as I take on larger clients. It was a really enjoyable and educational conversation—the time just flew by!” Joska – Joskaasworst

“After a one-on-one session, I headed into the weekend feeling energized. It was incredibly valuable to discuss various topics within the creative industry with Marloes. She’s direct, focused, and loves brainstorming creative solutions with you! This hour gave me so much to help take new steps in my creative business. Definitely worth repeating. Thank you, Marloes!’’ Vera – Studio Pluum

Needed other help?

Looking for a group workshop or an online class? This is what I have to offer you.