Stories are more than just entertainment; they are the living, breathing result of our shared human experience. They capture the essence of who we are, where we've been, and where we might go. They help us make sense of the world and our place within it. It’s in that space were these stories meet with illustration and design that we thrive. It’s where we go to Spin a Yarn.
In 2015, Spinning Yarn was founded by Ryan and Heidi Sanchez to bring those stories to life. Since then, we’ve been guided by an expansive creative vision, representing a mix of industry veterans and emerging artists, all specializing in visual solutions that bring your brand's story to life. From books and magazines to packaging, websites, murals, installations, and beyond, we have brought together a cohort of artists who turn your ideas into reality.
It’s not only our dedication to the solutions we craft, it’s the lasting relationships we build with those who entrust us with their work and their projects that we’re most proud of and humbled by. If you have a story to tell, Spinning Yarn will be your partner to spin it into visuals that surpass your expectations in every way.
We’re honored you’ve chosen us to be a partner. Welcome to Spinning Yarn.
Ryan has been professional illustrator for over 25 years, much of that time as an educator in the field as well. He brings a deep understanding of leveraging the power of illustration and design to effectively communicate in fast-paced environments by matching the speed of information with the attention span of its intended audience.
Heidi had been managing high value projects for companies in the design and software spaces before founding Spinning Yarn. Her project development expertise aside, her real passion lies in making the perfect connections for successful collaborations.
Editorial
The New York Times, Rolling Stone, GQ, Oprah Daily, Spin Magazine, Billboard, The New Yorker, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, Travel & Leisure, The Economist, Smithsonian Magazine, Business Week, Runner's World, National Geographic, Esquire, The Huffington Post, The New Republic, Texas Highways, Garden & Gun, Atlanta Monthly, POZ Magazine, Commercial Observer, Wired UK, Robb Report, Bicycling Magazine, The Washingtonian, The Los Angeles Times, UCLA Magazine, Seattle Met, Fast Company, Columbia College Today, Field & Stream, Southern Poverty Law Center
Publishing
Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, Schwartz & Wade Books, Philomel Books for Young Readers, Puffin Books for Young Readers, Illumicrate, World Book Encyclopedia, Disney Press, Macmillan, Abrams Books, HarperCollins, Hachette Book Group, Simon & Schuster UK, Scholastic, Bloomsbury Publishing, Running Press
Advertising
Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, McCann, Grey Global Group, Potlatch, DDB Advertising, Barkley, bell+funk, The Vidal Partnership, BBH USA, We Are Social, Bader-Rutter, BarkleyOKRP, MonogramGroup, IW Group
Institutions
Facebook, Warner Brothers, Sallie Mae, Wizards of the Coast, Reddit, Sony Pictures, Laika, McDonalds USA, BBC, CBS Interactive, IBM, Microsoft, ESPN, Jose Cuervo, WILL Interactive, Anheuser Busch, Girl Scouts of the USA, Columbia University, University of Oregon, Castlight Health, Bryn Mawr College, American Airlines, RJ Reynolds, UNICEF, Chicago Children's Theatre, Children's Miracle Network, National Science Foundation, Carnegie Corporation, TED, Macy’s, Amazon
There are no limits. Together with your team, we’ll develop impactful visual solutions for any project, big or small.
Maybe your message is clear, but the delivery needs to be as strong as the content. Any of our talented illustrators and designers will spin your ideas into visual solutions that connect with your audience.
Perhaps you’ve shaped the idea and know what you want to share with your audience, but you need help finding the right way to communicate it. Our folks will weave your vision into illustrations and designs that truly resonate.
What if you could you benefit from some help steering a complex project through to completion. There’s no need to get tangled in the details. Our experienced leadership team can support you at every stage — from selecting the right illustrator or designer to shaping your content strategy and overseeing project development and management. By leveraging this all-inclusive approach, you'll have a trusted partner by your side from proposal to launch.
Truly, there are no limits. Let’s get started.
We are always looking for standout illustrators to add to our team. If you think your work brings something different to our roster of artists, please email us with a link to your portfolio and tell us a little bit about yourself. If your work catches our eye, we will be in touch. Thank you.