Learn to sketch
even if you start from zero
Follow this 10-minute guide to overcome the fear of the blank page and create your first professional-looking sketches.
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7-Day Calm Sketch Bootcamp
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This course is made for people who want to draw beautifully without getting lost in too much theory.
By the end of the course, you will create your own final poster composition made of small line drawings you can keep in your sketchbook or recreate in a larger format for your wall.
- You do not need expensive materials.
- You do not need previous experience.
- You just need a pen, a page, and a little curiosity.
By the end of the course, you’ll create your own final poster composition made of small line drawings you can keep in your sketchbook or recreate in a larger format for your wall.
7 lessons
Course program
Day 1 — Welcome & Materials
Get familiar with the course, the tools, and the simple materials you need to begin.
Day 2 — Mastering Line Control
Practice relaxing your hand, building cleaner lines, and developing confidence through simple warm-ups.
Day 3 — Shapes & Ellipses
Learn how to draw ellipses and rounded forms more naturally, then apply them in a simple cup sketch.
Day 4 — Lines & Form
Understand how lines follow the surface of an object and use them to create volume in a still life sketch.
Day 5 — Hatching & Texture
Explore different shading techniques and learn how to create contrast, tone, and texture with control.
Day 6 — Drawing Fundamentals
A simple introduction to composition, perspective, light and shadow, and proportions, followed by an architectural sketch.
Day 7 — Final Poster Composition
(The first part of this lesson is available as a free preview)
Bring everything together in a final project made of small illustrations, abstract forms, and organic sketches.
From simple to complex — step by step
We begin with the basics: simple tools, materials, and line warm-ups.
Then we move into shapes, ellipses, hatching, texture, and form, learning how to build drawings gradually and with confidence.
Step by step, the course helps you move from small exercises to real sketches, including still life, architecture, and a final poster composition.
By the end of the course, you will not only understand the core foundations of sketching, but also create drawings that feel personal, expressive, and complete.
Personal feedback that moves you forward
In this course, you can choose the personal feedback option if you want more guidance, support, and confidence as you learn.
How it works
After each lesson, you upload your work on the platform.
A dedicated instructor reviews it and sends you clear, detailed feedback:
- what already works well
- what to improve next
- where to focus your attention
- practical tips and answers to your questions
You receive comments you can apply immediately — so you always know what to fix, what to keep, and how to level up.
This feedback helps you notice mistakes faster, stay motivated, and keep moving forward with more confidence.
Not just correction - thoughtful guidance, careful feedback and steady progress.
Materials — simple and flexible
You don’t need expensive supplies or a long shopping list.
There is a minimal set of materials, and it’s easy to replace with what you already have.
- A sketchbook or simple paper
- One or two fineliners, for example Micron 0.2 mm & 0.8 mm
- Optional sticky notes, markers, or colored paper for accents
Meet your teacher
Valeria Barysava
Artist & designer
Valeria is a graphic designer with a background in academic art education and professional design practice. While she has worked in design for years, sketching has always remained one of her strongest creative passions.
She loves transforming complex subjects into simple, expressive forms and helping others feel more confident with line work, composition, and visual clarity. This course was created from that passion: a desire to make sketching feel clear, enjoyable, and beginner-friendly.
Inside the course, Valeria shares a more relaxed, confident, and thoughtful way of drawing.
What our students say
Choose your format
Choose how you want to learn — independently at your own pace, or with personal guidance and feedback.
Both options give you full access to the course materials.
The difference is how much support and direction you want along the way.
7-Day Calm Sketch Bootcamp | Self-paced
- Full access to all video lessons
- 3 months of access
- Final poster project
- Free lesson preview
- Practice anytime, anywhere
Best if you enjoy learning independently and feel confident practicing on your own.
7-Day Calm Sketch Bootcamp | Feedback track
✨ Everything included in Self-paced
✨ Personal feedback on uploaded homework
✨ More structure and accountability
✨ Better support for steady progress
Best if you want guidance, accountability, and faster progress — especially if you’re afraid of doing things «wrong.»
🗨️ FAQ
How online learning works
- All lessons are pre-recorded video lessons. You can watch them anytime and as many times as you need during your course access.
- Most lessons include practical assignments. You complete the task, take a photo of your work, and upload it to the platform.
- If your course option includes personal feedback, an instructor reviews your work and gives clear, practical recommendations: what to improve, what to focus on next, and answers to your questions. The task is approved or sent back for revision.
- If your course does not include feedback, you still upload your work, track your progress, and stay actively involved in the learning process.