Our Creative Journey

We started VergeHarvestStudio because we noticed something missing in digital illustration education. Most programs teach software features, but they skip the creative thinking that turns technical skills into compelling visual stories.

From Idea to Impact

Back in early 2023, I was freelancing as a digital artist when several students reached out asking for mentorship. They'd completed online courses and knew their way around illustration software, but something was missing. Their work felt technically correct yet creatively flat.

That's when we realized the gap. Technical tutorials are everywhere, but understanding how to develop a visual voice, work with clients effectively, and build sustainable creative practices — that's harder to find. So we built VergeHarvestStudio around those missing pieces.

Today, we work with students who want more than just software skills. They're looking to develop their creative intuition, understand visual communication principles, and build confidence in their artistic decisions. Our approach combines practical technique with creative exploration in ways that feel natural and sustainable.

Digital illustration workspace showing creative process and artistic development

What Guides Our Teaching

Every decision we make comes back to these core principles that shape how we approach creative education.

Creative Authenticity

We believe every artist has a unique perspective worth developing. Instead of copying trends, we help students discover and refine their individual creative voice through guided exploration.

Practical Application

Theory without practice leads nowhere. Every concept we teach gets applied immediately through hands-on projects that mirror real creative challenges you'll face as a professional.

Supportive Growth

Creative development happens best in encouraging environments. We provide constructive feedback, celebrate progress, and create spaces where experimentation and learning from mistakes are valued.

Meet Your Instructor

Kiran Mehta

Creative Director & Lead Instructor

With over eight years in digital illustration and visual communication, Kiran has worked with brands across India developing everything from editorial illustrations to complete visual identities. But what really drives him is helping students bridge the gap between technical skill and creative confidence.

Before starting VergeHarvestStudio, Kiran spent three years mentoring junior designers at a Mumbai-based creative agency. That experience showed him how much difference personalized guidance makes in creative development — which is why our programs emphasize small group learning and individual feedback.

"The best creative education happens when students feel safe to experiment, make mistakes, and discover what makes their work uniquely theirs. That's what we try to create here."