Travel
sketching
Learn to draw your travels and everyday life in a sketchbook — quickly, freely, and with confidence, even if you haven’t drawn for years.
All levels
Travel Sketching — a bold way to sketch the moments around you
For people who dream of capturing moments, places, and memories through drawing — in a way that feels personal, expressive, and alive.
For dreamers who imagine filling their sketchbook with expressive drawings.
For beginners who want to start without fear — and for continuing sketchers who want their work to feel freer, bolder, and more alive.
Whether you’re sketching at home, in a café, on your daily commute, or somewhere new, this course helps you move beyond hesitation, perfectionism, and stiff drawings — and start sketching with confidence and intention.
What you’ll be able to do
Student work
These sketches were created by students who started exactly where you are now. You’ll work on similar tasks and see your progress from page to page.
Course program
Module 1 (Lessons 1–3) Foundations: tools, line & everyday objects
Welcome to the course
Choose a simple travel kit that’s light, practical and ready to go anywhere.
Materials & tools for travel sketching
Learn grip, pressure and stroke exercises to make your lines clean and expressive.
Everyday objects & warm-ups
Practice on objects, food and small scenes to lose fear of the blank page.
Module 2 (Lessons 4–10) — People & City Fragments
People in motion
Capture walking figures and gestures with fast, loose sketches.
Architecture details
Draw old houses, windows and facades without getting lost in perspective.
City fragments
Sketch cars, street corners and distant objects that create atmosphere.
Module 3 (Lessons 11–23) — Travel Scenes & Final Project
Urban travel scenes
Combine people, buildings and transport into full sketchbook spreads.
Cities like Venice & Berlin
Explore different city moods through step-by-step location sketches.
Final travel project
Plan and complete your own finished travel sketch using all course techniques.
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.
What you’ll need
Black fineliners: 0.1 / 0.3 / 0.5 mm
Sketchbook for final works: A5–A6, hard cover, no rings
For practice:
Regular printer paper (A4) — exercises and warm-ups
From simple to complex — step by step
We start with the basics: simple tools, materials, and clear techniques. You’ll learn what to sketch with, how to choose paper, and how to begin without overthinking. Then you start drawing right away — at home, in a comfortable space. You sketch a self-portrait in the mirror, everyday objects, food — loosening your hand, training your eye, and building confidence.
Step by step, the tasks grow. You work with color, contrast, and form, sketch from references, then move to real-life scenes: urban spaces, architecture, people in motion. We explain how to simplify complex subjects, see structure, textures, and depth — and you immediately apply it in practice.
By the end of the course, simple sketches feel easy and natural, and complex scenes no longer feel intimidating. You know how to start, how to continue, and how to turn any scene into a strong, expressive sketch.
From the first line — to confident, bold sketching.
Personal feedback that moves you forward
In this course, you can choose the personal feedback option —
so you don’t just practice, you grow faster, and your confidence grows with every lesson.
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.
What it gives you
You improve faster, avoid repeating the same mistakes, and see progress more clearly. And just as important — feedback keeps you supported and motivated,
so you’re far more likely to finish the course and reach the result you want.
Not just correction — guidance, clarity, and steady progress.
Meet your teacher
Alexey Zhalibo
Artist & illustrator
Alexey is an artist and illustrator with more than 15 years of experience. He works in engraving and fast sketching techniques and has taught sketching since 2015.
Highlights:
- Studied at the Academy of Arts and the European Humanities University
- Winner of international contests in animation and illustration (Paris 2012, Minsk Game Jam 2016, TopCreator 2017)
- Solo exhibitions in Minsk, Riga and Berlin
- Works held in private collections across Europe and the US
In this course Alexey shares his personal sketching methods: how to see the structure of a scene, where to start a drawing and how to keep your lines lively without overworking the page.
More work on Instagram @tot_chuvak_
What our students say
🗨️ FAQ
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.
Travel sketching | Self-paced
- Full access to all video lessons
- Downloadable task list and references
- 3 months of access to the course
- Learn at your own pace, anytime and anywhere
Best if you enjoy learning independently and feel confident practicing on your own.
Travel sketching | Feedback track
✨ Everything included in Self-paced
✨ Personal feedback on assignments
✨ Clear suggestions on what to improve and focus on next
✨ Recommendations on your final project
✨ Priority answers to your questions
Best if you want guidance, accountability, and faster progress — especially if you’re afraid of doing things «wrong.»
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.