December 1-24
Watercolor sketching challenge for Beginners and Intermediate Artists
50 000+ HAPPY STUDENTS
More than 50 000 students from around the world have taken our lessons and courses
More than 50 000 students from around the world have taken our lessons and courses
UNIQUE TEACHING METHODOLOGY
All lessons and the course are designed using a unique teaching methodology
All lessons and the course are designed using a unique teaching methodology
DETAILED VIDEO LESSONS
All lessons come with detailed explanations, filmed in high quality and resolution. Available to watch at any time
All lessons come with detailed explanations, filmed in high quality and resolution. Available to watch at any time
DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATE
Everyone succeeds, even beginners
Everyone succeeds, even beginners
Every day, from December 1 to 24, we will reveal a new Christmas theme and a lesson on that topic. We will also provide references for you to draw on your own, with a commercial use license.
Join us! Make this December unforgettable!
Join us! Make this December unforgettable!
Benefits of the Challenge:
- Unique Themes by the AuthorFor our challenge we carefully select the best from thousands of works created by Anastasia over the past 6 years, and gather them into themed collections.
- Lessons of varying difficultyThe challenge lessons vary in difficulty, from simple to more advanced, featuring unique techniques created by Anastasia.
- Simple and Clear Explanations with a Step-by-Step AlgorithmThe lessons follow a unique step-by-step method developed by Anastasia. Even if you're a beginner, you'll be able to draw by following the steps and explanations provided in the lessons.
- Advanced MaterialsIn the lessons Anastasia will share detailed insights about her advanced materials: brushes, paints, colors and color mixing. Don’t worry if you can’t find a specific color - Anastasia will explain how to mix similar shades using basic colors.
- All Lessons are Pre-RecordedThe lessons will be released on a set schedule on our website and will be available through your personal account. All lessons will be pre-recorded (not live) in high-quality HD with excellent production value. The lessons will include automatic subtitles with translation into the language of your choice.
- Lifetime Access or Patreon SubscriptionThe challenge offers two participation options: Lifetime Access with a one-time payment or a Patreon Subscription. You can choose the access type that’s most convenient for you.
- The habit of drawing regularlyThanks to the challenge, you’ll be able to develop the habit of regular drawing and take your skills to the next level.
- Supportive CommunityA friendly and creative community full of encouragement and energy. Seeing other participants' work will motivate and inspire you to draw more. You’ll be able to communicatet in the comments, support each other and share your creative experience.
WHAT YOU ARE DRAWING
CHRISTMAS СANDLE
SWEET COFFEE
CHRISTMAS FIREPLACE
GINGERBREAD MAN
SWEET CHRISTMAS TREE
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT
CHEERFUL SNOWMAN
CUTE LAMB
WINTER CABIN
ROBIN BIRD
CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS
CHRISTMAS TEA PARTY
MISTLETOE
SANTA'S HAT
CHRISTMAS DOOR
PREPARATORY LESSONS
They will help acquire the necessary basic skills to draw following the lessons
MATERIALS VIDEO
A detailed lesson on the materials needed for the Challenge
LINER+PENCIL PRACTICE VIDEO
In this lesson you'll learn what a liner is and do several useful drawing exercises. Additionally, I'll show you how to check if your liner is waterproof or not.
WATERCOLOR PRACTICE VIDEO
In this lesson you will get acquainted with watercolor paints, learn what amount of water to take on the brush and learn to make various watercolor washes.
Hi! My name is Anastasia
I am an art teacher and co-founder of DREAM&DRAW Art School, have been teaching drawing for adults for 10 years
“My dream is to reveal the creativity for people. I wish people can create something new for their own pleasure, self-expression and life joy experience. The success of my students is my own success.”
Hi! My name is Anastasia
I am an art teacher and co-founder of DREAM&DRAW Art School, have been teaching drawing for adults for 10 years
“My dream is to reveal the creativity for people. I wish people can create something new for their own pleasure, self-expression and life joy experience. The success of my students is my own success.”
REGISTER FOR THE CHALLENGE
The challege starts on December 1st
The marathon discount will end in:
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SKETCH ADVENT CHALLENGE
LIFETIME ACCESS
LIFETIME ACCESS
59 18$
- PREPARATORY LESSONS
- 24 CHRISTMAS THEMES FOR DRAWING
- EXCLUSIVE REFERENCES FOR EACH THEME FOR INDEPENDENT DRAWING
- COMMERCIAL LICENSE FOR REFERENCES*
- 24 RECORDED SKETCH ADVENT LESSONS ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE
- SUBTITLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSLATION INTO DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
- LIFETIME ACCESS TO LESSONS
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SKETCH ADVENT CHALLENGE
LIMITED ACCESS THROUGH A SUBSCRIPTION
LIMITED ACCESS THROUGH A SUBSCRIPTION
10$+VAT/month
- PREPARATORY LESSONS
- 24 CHRISTMAS THEMES FOR DRAWING
- EXCLUSIVE REFERENCES FOR EACH THEME FOR INDEPENDENT DRAWING
- COMMERCIAL LICENSE FOR REFERENCES*
- 24 RECORDED SKETCH ADVENT LESSONS ON BEGINNERS+ PLAN PATREON
- 109 BEGINNERS+ PLAN TUTORIALS ON PATREON**
- LIMITED ACCESS THROUGH A SUBSCRIPTION ON BEGINNERS+ PLAN
- PATREON
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*References with a commercial license can be used to create artistic works that will later be used for commercial purposes. The commercial license does not apply to the Sketch Advent lessons, lesson materials, or works created from the lessons.
**The lessons on Patreon are only in English with English subtitles and do not include translations into other languages.
**The lessons on Patreon are only in English with English subtitles and do not include translations into other languages.
If you have any questions left, please write us an email at hello@dreamanddrawschool.com
How the Challenge will go
Register for the Challenge
After registering and confirming your payment on the website, you will have access to a lesson with the materials needed for the Watercolor Sketching Marathon, basic preparatory lessons and the schedule for the release of lessons.
Prepare for the Challenge
You will be able to prepare for the main lessons with useful exercises.
Draw following the challenge lessons
Starting December 1st, the challenge lessons will be released. The lessons will be posted every day. Complete the lessons and share photos of your work in the comments under the video or on your Instagram feed with the hashtag #dreamanddrawschool and tag our account @dreamanddraw.school
Draw independently using the references from the challenge
The challenge includes 24 Christmas themes and 100 exclusive references for independent drawing. We provide a lifetime commercial license for all references, so you can confidently use your independent works created from these references for commercial purposes without worrying about copyright
By the end of the challenge you will create 24 Christmas sketches
In the challenge you will create 24 completed Christmas sketches, learn unique techniques and methods, and enhance your knowledge and skills in watercolor sketching. The lessons come on Patreon subscription with limited access or with lifetime access, so you can always revisit them and practice again whenever you like.
Register for the Sketch Advent
There are only 100 spots!
You will definitely achieve great results in drawing!
- Designed for beginnersOur challenge program is specifically designed for beginners. It takes into account all the difficulties that a newbie in drawing encounters.
- Step-by-step algorithmOur lessons consist of step-by-step, short and very simple actions that anyone can replicate. The explanations prevent potential mistakes beginners might make.
- Professional tutorAnastasia is an artist with 11 years of teaching experience. All students of the school enjoy and understand her teaching style.
- High-quality videoOur lessons are filmed in high quality, showing every detail. They are recorded, allowing you to pause the lesson, take your time to finish drawing and then calmly continue or rewind as needed.
- Study whenever it is convenient for youYou can take the lessons at any time convenient for you and from anywhere with internet access, from any part of the world.
- Sharing secrets of masteryAnastasia has compiled years of accumulated techniques in her lessons. You will see how simple it is to draw using the methodology of our school.
MATERIALS FOR CHALLENGE
Simple pencil HB, any eraser (e.g. Koh-i-Noor, kneadable eraser Faber Castell)
Waterproof black liner (Pigma Micron, Uni Pin, Shinhan Touch) or black ballpoint pen
Brushes for watercolor (round and synthetic/kolinsky sable) №2-3 and №6-8, hog bristle brush flat №8-10 or hog fan brush №8-10
Watercolor paper (сellulose / 25% cotton, 200-300 gsm, e.g. Fabriano) medium grain. Formats: A5 - 2 sheets; square 15x15 cm (6x6 inches) - 3 sheet; A6 - 17 sheets; Round cotton paper with a diameter of 10.5 cm (4 inches) or simply cotton paper (any brand, I use Paul Rubens) in square format 10.5x10.5 cm (4x4 inches) - 2 sheets.
Main Colors (substitutes in parentheses):
Lemon Yellow PY3, Indian Yellow PY150 (Cadmium Yellow Medium), Orange PO64 (Cadmium Orange), Light Ochre PY43, Geranium Red PR242 (Cadmium Red PR108), Quinacridone Red PV19 (Carmine PV19), Dioxazine Violet PV23 (Violet PV3), Ultramarine PB29, Phthalo Blue PB15 (Cyan PB15), Van Dyke Brown PR102, PBk8 (Burnt Umber PBr7), Phthalo Green PG7 (Emerald Green PG7), Green PG8.
Additional Colors (Anastasia will explain how to mix similar shades from the main colors):
Cobalt Violet (M. Graham) PV 14, May Green (White Nights) PG 7/PY 3, Pyrrole Orange (Daniel Smith) PO 73, Naphthol Red (M. Graham) PR 112, Cerulean (Sennelier) PB 28, Cascade Green PB15, PBr7 (Daniel Smith), Turquoise PG 50 (Sennelier)
Lemon Yellow PY3, Indian Yellow PY150 (Cadmium Yellow Medium), Orange PO64 (Cadmium Orange), Light Ochre PY43, Geranium Red PR242 (Cadmium Red PR108), Quinacridone Red PV19 (Carmine PV19), Dioxazine Violet PV23 (Violet PV3), Ultramarine PB29, Phthalo Blue PB15 (Cyan PB15), Van Dyke Brown PR102, PBk8 (Burnt Umber PBr7), Phthalo Green PG7 (Emerald Green PG7), Green PG8.
Additional Colors (Anastasia will explain how to mix similar shades from the main colors):
Cobalt Violet (M. Graham) PV 14, May Green (White Nights) PG 7/PY 3, Pyrrole Orange (Daniel Smith) PO 73, Naphthol Red (M. Graham) PR 112, Cerulean (Sennelier) PB 28, Cascade Green PB15, PBr7 (Daniel Smith), Turquoise PG 50 (Sennelier)
Correction fluid, white acrylic or white gouache, white acrylic marker, white gel pen (or white gouache), glass for water, napkins, masking tape (washi tape) and palette.
WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE US
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Well-thought-out programAll the lessons are very detailed and interconnected, systematically organized, and help to grasp the material in the best possible way. -
Original sketchesAll the lessons are based on the tutor's original sketches. -
A finished, ready-to-use sketchAfter each lesson, you will have a completed, ready-made picture. -
Preparatory LessonsThe challenge includes a preparation part with lessons on the basics of drawing. -
High-Quality Video LessonsThe videos are bright and clear, shot in high resolution. All necessary details and moments are captured in close-up. -
Convenient Lesson ViewingA clean website interface is provided for easy navigation during the marathon. All lessons are accessible in one user-friendly dashboard. -
Creative CommunityThe challenge fosters a sense of community among students, providing opportunities for new connections and creating a friendly, positive atmosphere where participants support each other.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What materials do I need for drawing following your lessons?
I have prepared a detailed video lesson about watercolor sketching materials. Watch the video via link: https://dreamanddrawschool.com/sketchadvent2024#materials
The lesson is available for free to everybody. Under the video you will also find a list of necessary materials.
The lesson is available for free to everybody. Under the video you will also find a list of necessary materials.
I don't know how to draw, will the lessons suit me?
Yes, of course! My lessons are specifically designed for beginners and those who have never drawn before.
Where will the challenge take place?
The challenge will take place on our private website https://dreamanddrawschool.com/members/login. All notifications and challenge updates will be sent to your email.
If you have any questions left, please write us an email at hello@dreamanddrawschool.com