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S K E T C H I N G

Online Drawing Course for Beginners

S T A R T

KNOWLEDGE BASE

The comprehensive section of essential theoretical knowledge on drawing for stunning sketches creation.

6 UNITS

In the course we are covering various topics from botanical sketching to architectural drawing.

27 LESSONS

The course is designed in a way that anyone can learn to draw. We explore each topic by progressing from simple to complex.

LIFETIME ACCESS

You will have lifetime access to the lessons. You can rewatch any lesson or topic at any time.

Sketching is all about creating quick, stylized drawings. This skill allows you to capture images from life or your ideas from your mind onto paper as quickly and effectively as possible. It's a simple and accessible way to start drawing that doesn't require expensive professional materials.

The course is designed for beginners who have never drawn before and for those who want to learn watercolor sketching style

IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER IN DRAWING, THIS COURSE WILL HELP YOU ACQUIRE ALL THE NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE TO START DRAWING.

FOR BEGINNERS

FOR THOSE WHO ALREADY KNOW HOW TO DRAW

IF YOU ALREADY KNOW HOW TO DRAW AND HAVE TAKEN SOME DRAWING COURSES BEFORE, THIS COURSE WILL DEFINITELY HELP YOU ELEVATE YOUR SKILLS.

FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO FULFILL THEIR DREAM

IF YOU'VE BEEN DREAMING OF LEARNING TO DRAW SINCE CHILDHOOD, THIS COURSE WILL MAKE IT EASY AND FAST FOR YOU. YOU WILL CREATE YOUR FIRST SKETCH ON THE VERY FIRST LESSON, AND YOU WILL DEFINITELY SUCCEED!

FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO RELAX WITH
BENEFIT

DRAWING HELPS TO DISTRACT FROM THE TRIVIALITIES AND WORRIES, AS WELL AS FOSTERS BOTH SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT.

FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SKETCHING HELPS QUICKLY AND CLEARLY EXPRESS YOUR IDEAS ON PAPER AND CAN BE BENEFICIAL FOR BOTH CREATIVE PROFESSIONS SUCH AS DESIGNERS, DECORATORS AND PASTRY CHEFS, AS WELL AS FOR DIRECTORS, MANAGERS, AND LEADERS.

FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SPEND TIME WITH THEIR FAMILY

ENGAGING IN A SHARED HOBBY OR ACTIVITY WITH YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS ALLOWS FOR CLOSER AND HARMONIOUS RELATIONSHIPS, AS WELL AS ENJOYABLE AND PRODUCTIVE QUALITY TIME TOGETHER. AFTER ALL, DRAWING IS SO MUCH FUN!

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

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.”

About me: Portfolio, CV

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.”

About me: Portfolio, CV

WATERCOLOR SKETCHING FOUNDATIONS

Learn the essential techniques that make watercolor sketching simple and enjoyable.

Materials

You will learn what materials you will need for the course and how to choose them correctly
Composition Basics

You will learn how to arrange objects and subjects correctly on the paper and also discover common mistakes
Proportions and Construction

You will become acquainted with proportions and the construction of objects
Perspective

You will learn about the basic types of perspective and the principles of constructing objects in perspective
Light and Shadow

You will get familiar with light and shadow and how to draw objects in a three-dimensional way
Color Mixing

You will learn about the color wheel and how to mix colors in watercolor
How to hold the brush

You will learn how to hold the brush correctly, control it, and make various brushstrokes and fills
Watercolor Washes

You will learn how to create beautiful watercolor washes of various kinds and shapes, as well as become acquainted with different watercolor techniques
White Gel Pen and Gouache

You will learn why white gel pens are used in sketching, how to use them correctly, and alternatives you can use in their absence. Additionally, you will learn about white gouache usage

BONUS LESSON
LETTERING BASICS

You will learn how to write beautiful lettering and decorate your sketches with it

MAIN LESSONS

Each lesson follows a unique teaching method, turning the painting process into a clear sequence of simple, easy-to-follow steps. Every technique is explained in detail, common beginner mistakes are addressed before they happen, and each stage builds naturally on the previous one. By the end of every lesson, you'll complete a beautiful watercolor sketch while developing skills you can confidently apply in your future artwork.

Lesson 1. Strawberries

Runtime: 51 minutes

Learn how to paint vibrant, juicy strawberries full of light, texture, and dimension. In this lesson, you'll discover simple techniques for creating realistic watercolor berries while practicing color mixing, shading, and expressive details.
Lesson 2. Croissant

Runtime: 1 hour 10 minutes

Create a delicious croissant topped with fresh berries while learning to create realistic textures, rich watercolor colors, and expressive ink details. You'll also add beautiful lettering to complete a charming watercolor sketch.
Lesson 3. Tulip

Runtime: 58 minutes

Paint a vibrant tulip step by step while learning to create delicate petals, soft watercolor blends, and realistic botanical details. By the end of the lesson, you'll complete a beautiful floral sketch full of color and dimension.
Lesson 4. Sunflower

Runtime: 1 hour 53 minutes

Create a vibrant sunflower full of light, texture, and depth while exploring simple techniques for painting expressive petals and natural details. A charming little snail adds a playful finishing touch to this cheerful watercolor sketch.
Lesson 5. Yellow Teapot

Runtime: 1 hour 4 minutes

Discover how simple shapes can become a beautiful watercolor illustration. Practice drawing ovals and cylinders, paint a warm vintage teapot, and learn to create realistic wooden textures with watercolor and ink.
Lesson 6. Perfume Bottle

Runtime: 1 hour 53 minutes

Explore the secrets of painting transparent objects while creating an elegant perfume bottle. Learn how light, reflections, and subtle watercolor layers work together to create a realistic glass effect.
Lesson 7. Koi fish

Runtime: 51 minutes

Capture the graceful movement of elegant koi fish while practicing smooth watercolor washes, expressive color blending, and soft shadows. Learn how to create a balanced composition full of harmony and movement.
Lesson 8. Fox

Runtime: 1 hour 4 minutes

Paint this charming fox to life while learning to paint expressive fur, realistic textures, and warm natural colors. Discover simple techniques for capturing personality, movement, and depth in watercolor.
Lesson 9. Wooden Door

Runtime: 1 hour 12 minutes

Discover how to paint weathered wood and textured stone while creating a charming old doorway. Practice realistic textures, subtle color variations, and expressive watercolor details that bring architectural sketches to life.
Lesson 10. Mountain House

Runtime: 1 hour 3 minutes

Create a cozy mountain landscape featuring a charming cabin surrounded by majestic snowy peaks. Learn to paint snow, distant mountains, and atmospheric winter light while building depth and perspective in your watercolor sketches.
Lesson 11. Boat by the Sea

Runtime: 1 hour 1 minutes

Capture the peaceful beauty of the seaside while painting a charming boat, sparkling waves, and a luminous watercolor sky. Practice creating atmosphere, perspective, and natural textures in a vibrant coastal landscape.
Lesson 12. Palms on the Sunset

Runtime: 1 hour 9 minutes

Bring a glowing tropical sunset to life while painting graceful palm trees, sparkling water, and lush coastal greenery. Practice creating luminous light, atmospheric perspective, and vibrant watercolor landscapes full of warmth and color.

5 EXERCISES

After each main unit, I have prepared exercises to develop creative abilities and overcome fears in drawing.

HOW THE COURSE WORKS

INSTANT ACCESS

Get immediate access to the entire course after your purchase. All lessons, creative exercises, lesson reviews, references, and templates are available from day one, so you can learn at your own pace.

LEARN STEP BY STEP

Start with the Watercolor Sketching Foundations, then continue with the Main Lessons, applying your new skills through beautiful watercolor projects. Between the lessons, complete the creative exercises to build confidence and overcome the fear of drawing.

IMPROVE WITH LESSON REVIEWS

Watch the recorded lesson reviews to discover the most common beginner mistakes, learn how to avoid them, and pick up additional tips that will help you improve even faster.

PRACTICE ANYTIME

Return to any lesson whenever you like. With lifetime access, you can revisit techniques, repeat your favorite projects, and continue improving your watercolor sketching skills for years to come.

REGISTER FOR THE COURSE

Start learning immediately with instant access to all lessons

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Summer Sale Special Offer

SKETCHING START COURSE

159 69$

KNOWLEDGE BASE
6 UNITS
12 PRACTICAL LESSONS
5 CREATIVE EXERCISES
LIFETIME ACCESS TO LESSONS
BONUS: LETTERING BASICS LESSON
BONUS: RECORDED TUTOR'S GENERAL REVIEWS OF COMMON MISTAKES

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If you have any questions left, please write to us by email hello@dreamanddrawschool.com

GUARANTEE

IF WITHIN THE FIRST 7 DAYS AFTER THE PAYMENT, YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH THE COURSE, WE WILL REFUND THE FULL PAYMENT!

MATERIALS FOR COURSE

The materials needed for drawing in watercolor sketching style according to the lessons

In this video I’ll show you the materials we need for the Course Sketching Start. Here is the short list of the materials:

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, watercolor paper (cellulose / 25% cotton, 200-300 gsm, e.g. Fabriano), watercolor paints (basic set of 12-24 colors, e.g. Van Gogh), white gel pen (or white gouache), glass for water, napkins, masking tape (washi tape) and palette.

Be sure to watch the video because I give all the detailed information about the materials.

PARTICIPANTS' COURSEWORK

Course student Natalie Brooks’s work

Course student Veronica Lane ’s work

Course student Tessa Hyde’s work

Course student Anna Miloray’s work

Course student Diana Wells’s work

Course student Nora Alma’s work

Course student Anna Burke’s work

Course student Daria Bowen’s work

Course student Alina Price’s work

Course student Anya Lorne’s work

Course student Annie Sloan’s work

Course student Julia Preston’s work

TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR STUDENTS

«Thank you so much to Dream&Draw and Anastasia for the wonderful, informative, detailed, and inspiring course! The preparatory lessons are very useful; they provide the right mindset and understanding of the basic principles of drawing, which greatly helps in taking this course. The creative exercises turned out to be a very pleasant addition. The course is structured from simple to complex, allowing for a smooth entry into learning and enjoyment of the process! I want to separately mention the actual drawings that we get to create - they are simply lovely! Very beautiful and stylish. Anastasia explains and demonstrates everything in great detail and in an accessible manner during the lessons, offering different variations. This is highly valuable and important for beginners like me. I'm not saying goodbye here and will keep on drawing with you more and more!»

Anna Miloray

«Perhaps my review will sound a bit strange, but... so be it.
Exactly two months ago, I picked up watercolor paints and brushes for the first time since school. We were drawing a cactus on a free demo course.
If someone had shown me some of the drawings I've done in the past couple of months and said, 'Look at what you'll be able to draw in a few months!' I simply wouldn't have believed it! It couldn't be, because it can never be!
And how wrong I would have been.
But that didn't happen, and I, completely unaware of my potential, obediently drew and kept drawing with Anastasia, unable to stop.
Anastasia's gentle voice, which sometimes sounded a bit purring to me, instilled confidence in me and made me believe in my abilities, spread my wings, escape from the mundane reality, and, each time with a brush in hand, soar into the world of fantasies and dreams!
It was difficult! But no one promised it would be easy. And what seemed impossible yesterday became a reality today.
And so, step by step, from small strawberries to mountains and the sea!
Thank you.
I'm your fan for life!»

Julia Preston

«This was my first drawing course. Before this, I only had art lessons in school and self-study. I want to say a huge thank you to Anastasia and Dream&Draw school for the detailed, informative, and understandable explanations of the lessons and for believing in their students! During the course, I gained the missing knowledge about the basics of drawing, became more confident in watercolor painting (my hands were shaking with fear during the first sketch of strawberries), stopped being afraid of making mistakes or messing up, and started believing in myself and my abilities. In addition to the main lessons and the basic fundamentals of drawing, the course includes exercises to develop imagination and hand coordination, which also help overcome the fear of a blank page. Once again, thank you very much! I'm looking forward to new lessons and marathons! Drawing with you is a pure pleasure!»

Anna Darcy

«A few months ago, I followed Dream&Draw on Instagram, drew a wonderful house together with Anastasia in a live stream, and fell in love with her lessons!!! Since then, I've been drawing every day!!! I participated in all the Christmas marathons with great pleasure!!! Without hesitation, I enrolled in the Sketching Start course! Every lesson from Anastasia holds a lot of new and interesting information!!! I've learned many sketching techniques, understood which materials to use for the desired result! In addition to the 11 lessons on drawing cool sketches, the course includes 5 cool exercises for beginners! Now drawing has become even more exciting!!! I wholeheartedly thank Anastasia and her art school for this wonderful course!!!»

Victoria Nash

«Wonderful sketching courses. We drew together with my child. My son has become much better at drawing, and at school, when they saw his drawings, they even gave him extra grades. He used to draw without pleasure, but now he enjoys it. Anastasia explains things well and in an accessible way. She talks about many nuances. It's just what children and beginners need. We will continue!»

Alina Moore

«This is already my second course with Anastasia, plus the marathons. And all of this in just a year! For me, this is the best way to present material! I tried participating in lessons from other schools, and I understand what I'm talking about.
Until I was 30 years old, I was 100% sure that I couldn't draw at all and that watercolors were children's paints that weren't very convenient to paint with.
And suddenly, drawing became the best way for me to relax, have a conversation with myself, and just not go crazy!
Thank you for the inspiration, interesting topics, and for the professional and high-quality recording of lessons!»

Taya Allen

«I express my immense gratitude to Anastasia and the entire Dream&Draw school team! The lessons are selected excellently - various themes and watercolor techniques, as a beginner, I found everything interesting! The theory is explained very clearly, and basic knowledge is provided. I tried food sketching, floristics, animalistic art, nature, and part of a building. I've already determined what I like more and where I want to acquire more skills! Thank you so much! Very informative, interesting, and makes you want more! I also participate in marathons and get a lot of pleasure from them. Anastasia's video lessons are just excellent - they charge you with positivity by 100%! I recommend it to everyone who wants to try something new but lacks knowledge in watercolor sketching!»

Kristy Everett

WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE US

Well-thought-out program

All the lessons are very detailed and interconnected, systematically organized, and help to grasp the material in the best possible way.
Original sketches

All the lessons are based on the tutor's original sketches.
A finished, ready-to-use sketch

After each lesson, you will have a completed, ready-made picture.
Theoretical Knowledge Base

The course includes a theoretical part with lessons on the basics of drawing.
High-Quality Video Lessons

The videos are bright and clear, shot in high resolution. All necessary details and moments are captured in close-up.
Convenient Lesson Viewing

A clean website interface is provided for easy navigation during the course. All lessons are accessible in one user-friendly dashboard.
Checking by the Tutor

Throughout the course, the tutor reviews students' works and provides feedback during live sessions, addressing common mistakes and answering questions.
Creative Community

The course 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/sketchingstart#materials

The lesson is available for free to everybody. Under the video you will also find a short 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 course take place?

The course will take place on our private website https://dreamanddrawschool.com/members/login. All notifications and course updates will be sent to your email.

If you have any questions left, please write to us by email hello@dreamanddrawschool.com