PICTURE POINTERS:
Let's Get to the Art of the Matter
Creative Graphic Aids, Video & Sketchnotes that Help Your
Wows, Ooos & Precious Stories to Stick!
Meet Great Auntie Annie- my uncrushable ancestor who survived two widowhoods and the horrors of the workhouse, found her entrepreneurial stride and inspired my Resilient Relatives Reels.
Who is your favorite, fabulous, feisty forebear?
Previous Projects
* Zoom meeting/ podcast notes
* Resilient Reels biography videos
* Teaching visuals
* Complex Therapy Methods
* TED Talk summaries
* Coaching materials
* Small business advertizing
* Family goal sheets
* Genealogy trees
* Book content captures & more!
My STORY
WHY VISUal notes?
Endless online meetings, talking heads and reams of text has turned us into Zoom-droolers: utterly steamrollered by the endless words coming at us.Remembering my best mathematics teacher who DREW EVERY CONCEPT so I could finally
"get it", I started to replace all the blocks of text and superfluous chat with
* Images * Icons Models
* Diagrams Characters *Video
* Story and Artistic text.
Now it is my pleasure and passion to cater to a world of folks who simply learn, comprehend and remember better with visuals.
Since then I have helped professionals, mentors and personal friends to capture and communicate valuable information with clarity (and maybe a little humor too). I love it, and so do they!
"I am thrilled to recommend Maria Palmer—one of the most talented Sketchnoters and kindhearted educators I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Her brilliance knows no boundaries. Maria has a unique gift for simplifying complex ideas and visually capturing insights in a way that brings clarity, creativity, and joy to the learning process.We’ve collaborated on several projects, including teaching social media marketing systems, and I’ve seen firsthand how she blends strategic thinking with artistic talent. Her ability to break down concepts and transfer knowledge visually is a game-changer for any team or audience.I’m especially excited that she is now sharing her talent weekly on our newest collaborative project. Maria’s presence not only enhances the learning experience but uplifts everyone around her with her generosity, professionalism, and genuine spirit.If you're looking for someone to help elevate your content, simplify your message, or amplify your team’s learning, I wholeheartedly recommend Maria. Her talent is a true gift to any project."— Gillian Murray
Systems Creator/Community Builder
Geel good, Share Good.
WHAT PAST CLIENTS SAY
HAPPY CUSTOMERS MATTER
Recent testimonials .
"Creative and innovative, (Picture Pointers) can bring simplicity through beautiful imagery to the most complex of subjects.
Dispelling the world of confusion one doodle at a time!
Empowering everyone to learn, grow and develop in whatever endeavor they choose to explore .
Thankyou for bringing the fun to neuroscience!"Jodie Newell
Impact & Thrive Hypnotherapist and Wellness Coach--
Jodie Newell Dip.IOPN, SENr
WHAT CAN PICTURE POINTERS DO FOR YOU?
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
This project matters to you. You put your time, skills, experience & heart into this.
Let's make sure your audience really GET your message and REMEMBER IT!
ZOOM MEETING NOTES - Analog or Digital
Created during the meeting (on camera or off) and available to post within the hour.
PROCESS MAP- any process or method requiring steps in a particular order can be communicated more efficiently and memorably with images.Provide the steps and any style/branding needs and a unique sketchnote will be produced in 1 to 3 days.
VISUALS FOR TEACHING/COACHING-
Have mercy on your visual learners, ADHD students and word-weary audience!Outline the details. A creative visual aid will be created in 1 to 3 days for your personal professional use.
PRICING & COMMISSIONS
How can I maximize your message with my visual notes?Prices vary as much as projects, so the best way to get an estimate is to contact me with your needs and vision using the form below.
I will do my best to respond within 24 hours if not sooner.Please include your time parameters and your desired final use goals:
*printable summary for sharing
*digital image for email
*poster
*digital illustration for presentation
*print-on-demand product
*postcards, business cards, etc.
*Zoom meeting summary
or whatever your audience needs & your imagination can conjure!Services start at $25 an hour.
OUR RESILIENT RELATIVES REELS
"NO-ONE WAS EVER HEALED BY THEIR GENEALOGY CHARTS"Our sense of CONNECTION TO OUR ROOTS is immeasurably precious. Traditional family tree charts are full of FLAT FACTS: important but sadly lacking in SOUL
What are you doing to preserve the struggles and stories that bind us through the generations, heart-to-heart?Here's how I captured four generations of stories for my family... in a short sketchnote video REEL!
My Offer:
I humbly invite you to
* Go beyond names and dates to discover the remarkable lives of your ancestors and truly connect your heart to theirs.
*Share family stories of resourcefulness and resilience- because sharing is bearing testimony that their efforts are not forgotten
*Record and perpetuate these precious accounts using your unique interests and skillsets (or mine!).
Taking a moment to RESEARCH ONE ELEMENT on a census can unlock incredible insights into an ancestor's everyday life, and the resourcefulness and resilience required.TIP: Try starting with OCCUPATIONS. Many listed jobs don't exist nowadays- hence my Bygone Work Words series; easy research that yields worlds of imagery and understanding.CAN I HELP YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR ANCESTORS' WORK RESILIENCE?
MRs. P's PIANO MAGIC
PIANO/KEYBOARD LESSONS ONLINE OR IN-PERSON
Is there anything more satisfying & fun than being able to play your favorite hymn, Taylor Swift song or video game tune? Singing along or composing your own - and bringing joy to others at the same time.
Piano lessons are so good for screen-drenched, attention deficit, bored or super-creative minds. I have over 25 years experience helping students find their musical magic.
With three teaching degrees and Royal Schools of Music Examinations Board qualifications, my favorite part of teaching is devising lessons that suit each student's individual learning style and interests. I even create my own teaching materials using my graphic illustration sketchnoting skills to help all that learning to stick!
Recital MetroGnomes help keep those pianists counting!
NEW COMPOSING COURSE COMING SOON:
LEARNING SKILLZ FROM THE VIDEO GAME COMPOSERS.
PIANO/KEYBOARD LESSONS BEGIN AT $25 FOR 30 MINUTES.
DROP ME A TEXT (OR LEAVE ME A PHONE MESSAGE) FOR MORE INFORMATION:
(224) 645-6218