- How many years you’ve been drawing
- How much talent you have
- Or how many thousands of dollars you’ve spent at an expensive art school
But what actually matters, is learning how to…
But what actually matters, is learning how to…
After working with over 22,000 students in my online art courses, I can truly say THIS is the key difference between the beginner and the professional artist.
Every artist makes mistakes, the “pros” just know how to fix them before they ruin their drawing!
Sadly, what I see all too often is beginners who give up on their drawings once they make a mistake…
Or they get frustrated and confused when they look at their finished piece and think:
Trust me, we’ve all been there!
I get multiple emails DAILY from subscribers asking me to critique their art – Wondering why their drawings don’t look more realistic.
And what I’ve discovered after analyzing hundreds of drawings…
Is there are 4 fundamental “Levels of Drawing” that every artist must go through if they want to create more realistic art.
4 distinct Levels, each corresponding to a unique set of mistakes that hold the artist back from reaching the next level in their drawings.
What surprised me the most was how consistent each Level was, and how every time it led to the same mistakes being made!
Maybe it was the proportions, or the shading, or the details…
Again and again, I’d look at a drawing, determine it’s Level, and instantly know why it looked “off”.
The best part is, the mistakes made at each Level are easy to fix – And don’t require years of experience or special talent to learn!
Once you know what Level you’re at today, there’s a simple 4 step process that ANYONE call follow to quickly improve the quality of your drawings.
Let me show you a few examples…
Take a look at the “Before” and “After” drawings above from Luciana, a student in Drawing Decoded…
Can you tell why the “Before” looks so flat and two-dimensional compared to her final drawing?
The biggest mistakes Level 1 artists make are a lack of proportions and not enough shading in their drawings.
And as you can see from her final drawing, once Luciana learned how to use a full range of values with her shading, the portrait really comes to life and looks much more realistic.
Here’s another example from John, who attended the last round of Drawing Decoded…
Can you see how much more depth and detail his final drawing has compared to the first one?
It truly is a massive transformation and shows a good use of putting all the skills learned in each level together…
Adding more texture and details, which is the main focus of Level 2, and creating more depth and realism through lighting which is what Level 3 is all about.
No matter what Level you’re at today, when you go through this 4 “Level” process, you’ll be well on your way to creating more realistic drawings you can be proud of.
Instead of learning random skills, or only following along to tutorials because you’re afraid to draw something on your own…
When you master all 4 of these levels, you’ll spot your mistakes faster, know why they look “off”, and have the tools and techniques to make your drawings look much more accurate and realistic.
On top of that, you’ll be able to apply these skills to ANY medium – Whether you’re using graphite, charcoal, coloured pencils, or even watercolour paintings!
Which is why I’m excited to introduce…
Specifically designed for the beginner artist who wants to create more realistic drawings.
With a brand new 8-week program walking you step by step through each of the 4 Fundamental Levels of Drawing.
Where unlike any course I’ve created before, we’ll start with drawings that already have mistakes, and I’ll show you how to troubleshoot each one…
Teaching you dozens of tips, tricks, and skills along the way that will massively improve the quality of your drawings.
And for the first time ever, you’ll also get…
Specifically designed for the beginner artist who wants to create more realistic drawings.
With a LIVE 8-week program walking you step by step through each of the 4 Fundamental Levels of Drawing.
Where unlike any course I’ve created before, we’ll start with drawings that already have mistakes, and I’ll show you how to troubleshoot each one…
Teaching you dozens of tips, tricks, and skills along the way that will massively improve the quality of your drawings.
And to make sure you get the most out of the program, you’ll also join…
To create the best learning experience possible, at the end of this special launch period I’m shutting down enrollment to focus on the students inside.
And then each week, for 8 weeks, you’ll receive a new set of videos and have the opportunity to ask me any questions you have about the material…
I’ll then compile all of the questions and answer them in a recorded video to make the course as custom-tailored as possible and help you get the results you want even faster!
(You’ll also gain access to every recorded Q&A session from previous classes and be able to join future classes LIVE as an alumni!)
Giving you everything you need to truly master the fundamentals of drawing and take your drawings to the next level.
Tiffany B.
Kim L.
Robert G.
Rhonda K.
We’ll start with an overview of the course members area, paying special attention to how the videos will be released each week and how to submit your questions.
Then we’ll jump right into the introductory lessons where you’ll learn:
And then, after this quick introductory section we’ll jump right into…
Don’t be fooled by the word “Basic”, the concepts you’ll learn in Level 1 are some of the most important lessons in the entire course!
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
By the end of Level 1, you’ll already be able to spot the most common mistakes beginners make…
And have dozens of new skills and techniques in your arsenal that will add more depth and dimension to your drawings.
But we won’t stop there! After completing the learning section of Level 1, it’s time to apply what you learn to…
For our first Subject Masterclass, I’ll show you how to apply all the techniques and skills we’ve just learned as we draw a girl with a teddy bear.
You’ll see the shape sketching technique in action, learn more tips and tricks for choosing the right values…
And get an in-depth training on how to apply shading and mark making techniques to different textures and details with this challenging reference.
Then once we finish the first Subject Masterclass, it’s time to dive into…
As we move into Level 2, you’ll already have a good understanding of the fundamentals of drawing and be ready to focus on more intermediate skills.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
By the end of Level 2, you’ll really start to understand the “why” behind most beginner’s drawing mistakes…
And be amazed at how easy it is to spot AND fix these common mistakes to create much more realistic drawings!
You’ll also be ready to apply what you just learned in…
It’s time for our second Subject Masterclass! Where we’ll apply many of the new lessons we just learned including:
The Level 2 Subject Masterclass is a great example of how all these skills start coming together to give you a rock-solid foundation for drawing ANY reference realistically.
Now it’s time to add even more realism and dimension to your drawings by turning our attention to…
In Level 3 we’ll focus on more advanced strategies like using different light sources and shadows to add more realism to your drawings…
And we’ll learn some of my favorite techniques for drawing different textures, even if it’s a brand new texture you’ve never drawn before!
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
By the end of Level 3, you’ll now have a versatile toolbox full of new techniques you can use for all types of drawings: Landscapes, animals, and even portraits!
But of course, we won’t stop there! Next it’s time to apply these new skills in…
For our third Subject Masterclass, we’ll draw a textured landscape which has great composition and lots of challenging details and textures.
You’ll see how all the sketching techniques you’ve learned can be used to accurately sketch a reference with lots of angles and a unique perspective…
And you’ll see in real time how I identify subtle texture differences in the reference image and determine the best way to draw them.
We’ll also use the simulated texture technique we just learned to speed up the drawing process and get you excited to try even more challenging references on your own!
Which leads us to the 4th and final level…
In Level 4, we’ll dive even deeper into many of the skills and techniques we’ve been learning throughout the course…
And give you a step by step method for troubleshooting your drawings, spotting mistakes faster, and knowing exactly what you need to do to fix them.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
By the end of Level 4, you’ll now have a comprehensive skillset to tackle any new drawing and confidently know you’ll be able to create something that looks great.
And just like every other level, we’ll then apply all of these skills in…
For this final Subject Masterclass, we’ll bring it all together by incorporating many of the skills we’ve learned throughout the course into this challenging final drawing.
I’ll show you how to tackle unique textures, where you’ll see in real time how I deal with textures I’ve never drawn before.
You’ll also see how I apply the advanced lighting and shadow techniques to create a super high level of depth and dimension in the final drawing…
And I’ll show you my “trial and error” method for troubleshooting challenging areas, as well as seeing the transformation, from start to finish, that leads to a beautiful final drawing.
Georgia M.
John L.
Lisa K.
Amber P.
To make this course as comprehensive as possible, I’m also including these special limited time bonuses, yours free when you join today!
First, you’ll get The Drawing Decoded Course Workbook…
Which is a digital PDF download helping you follow along with me as we go through each level of the course.
In this workbook you’ll get extra course materials and exercises to develop your skills even further, plus all the reference images we’ll be using throughout the program.
This workbook is yours FREE when you join Drawing Decoded during this special launch period!
Now that you’ve mastered the 4 Levels of Drawing, it’s time to add some colour to your life!
Which is exactly what you’ll get inside The “Next Level” Medium Masterclass…
Where you’ll learn how to apply everything you learned in Drawing Decoded to the following mediums:
You’ll be amazed by how much the skills and strategies you’ve learned inside Drawing Decoded can be applied to ANY medium successfully.
But the only way to get this FREE Next Level Masterclass is by enrolling in Drawing Decoded during this special launch period.
And finally, when you join Drawing Decoded today, you’ll also gain access to the bi-weekly recorded Q&A sessions!
For many students, this was their favorite part of the course when I launched it earlier this year!
Where after each of the lesson modules in Levels 1 through 4 you’ll get the opportunity to ask me questions AND submit your drawings!
And then I’ll organize them into a special recorded Q&A video that I’ll release every other week to help you gain an even better understanding of the material inside the program.
(You’ll also gain access to every recorded Q&A session from previous classes and be able to join future classes LIVE as an alumni!)
But the only way to gain access to this exclusive bonus is by joining Drawing Decoded before the end of the week! (The first Q&A Session is already starting next Friday!)
You Get It All Today For:
In an effort to create the most engaging and comprehensive learning experience, I’m slowly transitioning many of my courses to be “classroom based”…
Where there is a concrete open and closed enrollment period, followed by a LIVE 8 week course curriculum with new video lessons and Q&A sessions released each week.
As a result, after Friday, September 15th I will be closing enrollment to focus on the next group of students who join until sometime next year. (Last time enrollment was closed for over 6 months!)
One thing to remember, you’ll get lifetime access to all the course materials inside Drawing Decoded…
So even if you don’t have a lot of free time right now, if you’re at all interested in leveling up your drawing skills, I’d highly suggest joining now while you still can!
On top that, I believe in this course so much that I’m also including a no questions asked 30 Day “Art Gift” Guarantee.
This gives you a full month to try out the course, apply what you learn in your own drawings…
And if you don’t see a tangible difference in your drawings, to the point where you’d be proud to give one as a gift to a friend or family member, I’ll send you 100% of your money back!
No questions asked. No hoops to jump through.
Just make an honest attempt at the program, and I guarantee you will take a huge step forward in your drawing skills.
With my 30 Day 100% money-back guarantee, you literally have no risk!
But you must get on this now because enrollment is closing down this Friday at midnight Eastern time!
Click the big green button below to join now, and let me help you take your drawings to the next level.
You’ll instantly be redirected to the checkout page where you can enter your credit card details with 100% secured 32-bit encryption.
Followed by immediate access to the Private Members area, where you can start watching the Level 1 videos right away!
Gone are the days of looking at your drawings feeling frustrated and confused when they look nothing like the reference…
Gone are the days of wasting your time searching through videos on YouTube, learning random skills and not progressing as fast as you’d like…
And gone are the days of being afraid to try the most challenging references because you don’t think you have the skills to draw them realistically…
Now you have a roadmap, a gameplan, with me as your guide holding your hand every step of the way.
It all starts by clicking the big green button below, and let’s get started creating more realistic art together!
Drawing Decoded was created with the beginner artist in mind. While other courses like The Coloured Pencil Academy touch on some of the concepts in this course, Drawing Decoded goes into MUCH MORE detail on the fundamentals.
On top of that, it is the only course that really focuses on troubleshooting and how to problem solve your mistakes in real time versus learning a method or following along to a tutorial.
If you’re just starting out, this is the best place to start. But even if you have years of experience, Drawing Decoded will give you a framework for troubleshooting your drawings and fill in any gaps in the fundamentals you might be missing.
Drawing Decoded is an 8 week course, where each week you’ll gain access to a new set of videos that build off of the previous week’s lessons.
That being said, you can go through the lessons at any time that is convenient for you. And because you get lifetime access to all the course materials, you don’t need to worry about your schedule getting busy.
NO! You can go through this entire course with just a graphite pencil and paper, plus a few blending tools and an eraser as you reach the more advanced levels.
One of the best things about Drawing Decoded is that it focuses on graphite pencil drawings which is the most accessible and affordable medium.
This is a comprehensive training that goes step by step through the skills and techniques you need to master the fundamentals of drawing.
On YouTube you’d have to sift through years of videos and only scratch the surface on what’s included in this course, and I’ve never seen anyone teach the troubleshooting skills that are included in this program.
That’s fine! None of the course videos are over 30 minutes long and you can easily track your progress inside the members area in case you need a break.
You’ll also have lifetime access to all the course materials, so you can start and stop the program as you like whenever you have the free time.
After purchasing, you’ll receive an email that includes login details and a link to sign into a private members area that houses all the videos and bonus materials.
There are also question boxes at the end of every Level where you can ask me questions and upload your art for me to review, and then every other week I’ll record a video answering your questions and add it to the members area.
Once enrolled, you will have lifetime access to the Drawing Decoded videos. We’ve created a custom learning platform on our own server so that you’ll never lose access to the training videos and bonuses. (As well as any future materials I may add to the course down the road)
Yes, there are payment plans available. Click the big green “Reserve Your Seat” button below and you will be redirected to the checkout page where you can choose the option to pay in full or 3 monthly payments of $119.
Drawing Decoded is ONLY open for enrollment until this Friday, September 15th at midnight EST.
Due to the LIVE nature of this program, once the timer on this page hits 00:00:00, enrollment will close so I can focus on the students inside the course.
I’m planning to keep enrollment closed for at least another 6 months to focus on the current students and customers in my other courses. So if you’re interested, I’d highly suggest joining now while you still can!
Yes! That’s why I created my 30 Day Money Back “Art Gift” Guarantee.
Here’s how it works: Join the program, and if you don’t see a tangible difference in your drawings after the first month, you can get your money back! Just shoot my team a message and we’ll send you a prompt and courteous refund.
Absolutely love this course! I have done graphite for many years, and have learned so much still! This course has wonderful worksheets, reminders, and new material. Wonderful course!
I obtained a qualification in Art yet never had the confidence to claim I could draw because I’d not been taught the basics- the fundamentals of drawing skills, the techniques to create likeness, texture, where to begin, the steps to take. Kirsty shows you all of this and more. I’d look at a lesson and think I can’t do that! then I’d be thrilled at the result. Amazing course. I highly recommend.
Comprehensive, intensive course. My sketching skills are improving and I am more willing to tackle subjects which I count as difficult. Well planned, well delivered. Kirsty is generous in her knowledge sharing and methodical in her teaching. I could not keep up with the course and have not tackled all of the sketches but lifetime access mean I will certainly revisit it.
I found that the course length was too short to fit in the excises ,videos and master classes in the time frame given. I learnt a lot from the course especially the giraffe drawing and felt another similar drawing at that stage would be useful before the master class drawings. The course was well worth the money spent and Kirsty’s video lessons were clear and concise.
The extent of and details covered in this course are worthy of great appreciation. It is obvious that a lot of thought and planning have been put into it and I just want to say a big congrats and a huge thank you on making such a wonderful and detailed 'learning to draw' experience. Even though I had some ideas of the basics, it was really worth it for me. Loved all the new things I learned !
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I found several things I was doing wrong but could never place my finger on what I was doing wrong. After seeing the examples and seeing the differences between the right way and the wrong way things became clear. I loved the helpful tips you gave regarding measurements and proportions. This helped me with my drawing tremendously.