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We all have to start somewhere and my journey began by learning from other artists and illustrators.

Through all of the illustrations and paintings I have created over my 20+ years as an illustrator (and coding wiz), I've accumulated a lot of knowledge not only in art but in tech too.

Join me in my membership and together we can build something amazing!

Join me below or keep scrolling to learn about a few of the things within the membership.

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Digital Painting Courses

Light and shadow, feathers and fur, scales and foliage, there is a lot to learn as an artist.

Ever wanted to paint an eagle in flight? Or, a wolf head? Or, maybe draw a hummingbird tattoo? I wish I had a library to refer to when I was starting as an illustrator and artist but, even better, I can provide one for you!

Learn how to paint and draw in a selection of courses, workshops and, masterclasses from painting water to drawing the bones of a rabbit. I'm sure you will find something to try from my growing library of easy-to-follow courses, lessons, workshops and, classes.

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Drawing and Painting Guides

Sometimes we just need a quick reference to a subject to remind us how something is done.

Drawing and painting guides in a handy PDF format that you can download and read through in your own time anywhere.

There are even some tech advice guides in there to help set up the various working cogs that build this beautiful machine; art.

So, why not have a nosey at the different guides from animal and human anatomy for artists to painting a wolf head in my ever-growing library of quick and easy tutorial guides? And the best thing is, there is a variety of different styles and types to choose from!

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Workshops

From building a portfolio to setting up an online shop.

It's no secret that artists and illustrators have to wear so many hats to develop a practice and streamline processes.

The problem though is that we tend to spend far too long trying to figure out this tech stuff such as:

  • Building a portfolio

  • create a shop

  • Figuring out emails and newsletters

  • Social media

  • SEO

  • Organising and streamlining our digital processes

  • Lots more..

If any of that is what you need as an artist and/or illustrator, I am here to fill the techy gap with my 20+ years working as a web designer, programmer, copywriter and SEO expert.

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