Learn To Draw: A Beginner’s Guide To Sketching Anything!
Master the Basics of drawing
Learn to Sketch with Confidence
Build your drawing skills with easy-to-follow techniques, practical exercises, and a clear framework to sketch any subject - without the overwhelm.
THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF YOU:
✔️ Are a complete beginner who feels intimidated by drawing and wants to build confidence with step-by-step guidance.
✔️ Have some experience but struggle with foundational skills like observation, shapes, and proportions.
✔️ Feel overwhelmed by where to start with drawing and want a clear, approachable framework.
✔️ Are looking for a fun, structured way to improve your skills and unlock your creative potential.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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LAYING FOUNDATIONS
We will begin by warming up and exploring how the way we hold our pencil affects how we draw. This is often a step which is missed out when learning to draw, but the impact of this knowledge can be totally transformative!
Next we will practise drawing straight and curved lines – the foundations of every drawing - and I’ll show you some techniques to help you achieve better results with those.
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BUILDING BLOCKS
Every drawing, no matter how complex, can be broken down into a collection of shapes. Shapes become like our vocabulary in drawing if we think of it as a visual language. If we can use our vocabulary with fluency, this makes constructing a drawing much easier.
We’ll use our straight and curved line drills as we practise drawing some commonly used shapes, which act as these building blocks when we come to drawing from a reference.
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SEEING LIKE AN ARTIST
We’ll discuss the holy grail of drawing – observation – and explore why it can be difficult for us to draw what is actually in front of us, and I’ll show you some strategies to help you observe better and more objectively.
We will complete a mini exercise to help us sharpen our observation skills and identify the shapes making up objects before we tackle our drawing.
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CHOOSING WHAT TO DRAW
Next, we will explore subject matter, and we’ll look at some good and bad examples, with tips to help you choose subjects that will give you the best chance of creating successful drawings
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PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Finally, we’ll put all the theory and practise together by going through the step-by-step process of creating a sketch from start to finish.
I’ll be working from a reference which is provided in the class resource so that you can draw along with me.
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NEXT STEPS
I’ll give you some ideas for how you could continue to develop your drawing skills beyond the class, so that you can incorporate what you have learnt into an ongoing creative practice, giving you a road map to understand where you have been and where you are heading.
Learning to draw is such an exciting journey and I’m so excited to help you along the way!
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DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS
If you are completely new to drawing and would like some guidance in getting started, this course will give you the foundational skills and knowledge you need to get started - without the overwhelm.
If you haven’t drawn for a while, or feel you missed some of the foundational steps, this course will give you a simple, repeatable framework to feel confident drawing any subject.
HERE’S WHAT you’ll TAKE AWAY
✔️ A finished sketch drawn from a reference photograph.
✔️ A toolkit of drawing skills to help you draw with more accuracy.
✔️ A host of helpful drawing tips you can apply beyond the class.
✔️ A framework to enable you to draw any subject with confidence.
BONUS resources
Provided along with the class is the Class Resource PDF which contains:
✔️ 11 reference photographs with varying levels of complexity for you to work from as you practice the skills taught in the class




JOIN THE COURSE TODAY
ONE PAYMENT OF
£15
✔️ Immediate access
✔️ No subscription fees
✔️ Watch it whenever you like
✔️ Lifetime access to the online video lessons
✔️ Class resource PDF full of templates, worksheets and resources to support you through the course
IN CASE WE HAVEN’T MET…
HI THERE! I’M MEL
I’m an artist and educator, and my mission is to support and empower others to explore their creativity.
Learning to draw can be overwhelming. Where do you start? What should you draw? How should you draw it? How can you make your hand draw the shape youre trying to create?!
These are all very good questions, and in this class, I’ll answer all of them, and more, as I’ll guide you through some simple steps to get you started with sketching anything.
I am passionate about creating beginer friendly courses which take simple but impactful concepts, and deliver them in fun, bite-sized lessons which will accelerate your progress.
I’d love to share these techniques with you!
STILL GOT QUESTIONS?
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No, you don't need any drawing experience at all - this class is specifically designed for absolute beginners :)
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All my courses consist of pre recorded video lessons. There are also downloadable resources such as worksheets, reference photos, guides and other materials which will help support your learning.
All my courses are structured around a class project, which is a practical way of applying the skills taught in the course, and also means that you will have created something by the end of the course, as well as learning lots of new skills - I think this is the best way of learning!
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You will have lifetime access which means access for as long as the course exists on the internet.
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Yes you can - there is an option at checkout to buy the course as a gift. All you need to do is enter the recipient’s email address and there is an option to add a gift message if you’d like to. The course will be sent directly to them with a link to access it, along with your message if you added one.
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When you make a one-time purchase of one of my online courses, you will be doing this through Gumroad. You can either create a log-in there, which will allow you to view all your Gumroad purchases in your library, or you can access the course by using the link which will be emailed to you after you have completed your purchase. There is also a Gumroad app, if you like to watch courses on your smart phone or tablet device.
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No problem! I’m always happy to answer questions - please reach out using the contact form here