Instagram Illustration: Make Shareable Art for Social Change

Use your art to educate, guide, help, connect, and make a difference! 

Artist and advocate Danielle Coke’s work is bright, beautiful, and meaningful — literally. By creating shareable infographics about challenging topics, Danielle gives people around the world a way to engage with social justice through art. Now, Danielle is sharing the process behind her viral art so that you can do the same: create an Instagram-ready illustration on a topic you care about. 

Alongside Danielle, you’ll learn how to:

• Figure out what matters to you and why
• Research your topic to develop a clear message
• Create a piece of art about something you care about
• Caption and post your work for maximum impact

Plus, Danielle opens up about some of her most popular pieces, sharing the motivation, emotion, and strategy behind @ohhappydani illustrations on topics from racial justice to climate change.

Equal parts creative, strategic, and personal, this hour-long class provides a blueprint for anyone who wants to join the online conversation thoughtfully and responsibly. Even if you’re new to art or activism, Danielle’s warm, inclusive guidance will give you the tools and confidence to use your creativity for a cause — on Instagram and beyond!

This class is designed for illustrators of all levels who are interested in learning how to present information visually and explore activism through art. Danielle uses Adobe Fresco on her iPad, but you're welcome to use any medium you choose.

• Introduction
• Speaking Through Art
• Identifying Your Issue
• Researching Your Topic
• Developing Your Visuals
• Creating Your Piece
• Exporting to Share
• Writing Your Caption
• Final Thoughts
• Bonus Lesson: Danielle's Story