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COMING THIS DECEMBER

Snowy Owl

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How to draw a Snowy Owl in pastel pencils, from start to finish! This is a beautiful art tutorial with a delicate finish and soft lighting. You'll want to take your time with this drawing and enjoy the process!

How I'll Teach You

Every drawing course has been designed with care to give you the very best learning experience.

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Enjoy lifetime access to all current and future courses I create, no subscription just a one-time fee!

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Pet Portrait Business Course

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If you've ever wondered how to become a pet portrait artist, then this is the course for you! I go through my every stage of setting up my own business with clear actionable steps.

This will be included as part of the Creator Membership!

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DEBBIE'S EXPERIENCE

"I’ve really enjoyed every minute and have some wonderful pictures which I now display proudly on my walls at home or gifts to friends and family. I will always want to continue with the guidance provided as I still have lots to learn but have now gained the confidence to start experimenting with my own independent pieces."

How to start drawing

drawing lesson for tone showing two 3D shapes in pencil on paper

CORE CONCEPTS

Quickly move from a basic 3D shape to a realistic animal with the fundamentals course that teaches you how to use tone.

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HOW TO BEGIN

Don't struggle to start a drawing ever again! I'll teach you material selection & underpainting techniques to get started.

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TECHNIQUES

A whole range of professional drawing technique videos that make your work look good enough to touch.

How to Draw Fur eBook

Pastel Mail

I offer free advice, tips and techniques, just good stuff, no fluff!

How to start drawing

CORE CONCEPTS

Quickly move from a basic 3D shape to a realistic animal with the fundamentals course that teaches you how to use tone.

Enjoy a FREE Lesson

HOW TO BEGIN

Don't struggle to start a drawing ever again! Choose your materials, and your photo and use my methods to get cracking.

4 Free Project Plans

TECHNIQUES

Get stuck into a whole range of professional drawing techniques that will make your work look good enough to touch.

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MARTIN'S STORY

Emily has transformed me from never holding a pastel pencil to creating wonderful wild cats that friends want to purchase in less than 12 months! Her methodical workbooks to perfect step by step videos allow anyone to create beautiful paintings that you will want to hang on your wall.

After 12 months and only 11 pastel paintings friends were suggesting I set up a local exhibition and open my own gallery!

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Lioness & Cub

Level: Advanced
Duration: 7+ hours
Best for: Complex Lighting

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Two Pigs

Level: Advanced
Duration: 2.5+ hours
Best for: High Contrast Textures

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White Greyhound

Level: Advanced
Duration: 2.5+ hours
Best for: White Fur

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Golden Retriever

Level: Advanced
Duration: 2 hours
Best for: Wet & Wild Fur

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Boxer Portrait

Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Duration: 2+ hours
Best for: Short flat fur

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Jackapoo Portrait

Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Special Timelapse Lesson
Best for: Inspirational learning

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Cockapoo

Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Duration: 3 hours
Best for: Wavy Fur

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Labradoodle Portrait

Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Duration: 1.5 hours
Best for: Wild fur textures

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Spaniel Portrait

Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Duration: 2 hours
Best for: Eyes and curly fur

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Pastel Fundamentals

Level: Total Beginner
Duration: 2.5+ hours
Best for: Getting started

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Techniques Library

Level: Intermediate +
Format: Multiple Lessons
Best for: Leveling Up

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Art Theory Area

Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Format: Multiple Lessons
Best for: Deeper Learning

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Lemur

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1.5+ hours
Best for: White Fur

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Otter

Level: Advanced
Duration: 2.5+ hours
Best for: Value Compression

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Bright Beetle

Level: Beginner
Duration: 1+ hours
Best for: Weekend projects

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Tiger Portrait

Level: Advanced
Duration: 4+ hours
Best for: A large project for experienced artists

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Horse Portrait

Level: Advanced
Duration: 3.5 hours
Best for: Learning colour theory for portraits

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Bee & Blackberries

Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Duration: 2+ hours
Best for: Pencil techniques

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Cecropia Moth

Level: Beginner
Duration: 1 hour
Best for: Weekend projects

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Blue Tit

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1+ hours
Best for: Detailed weekend project

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Cow Portrait

Level: Advanced
Duration: 3+ hours
Best for: White fur

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Iris Study

Level: Beginner
Duration: 2+ hours
Best for: Luminosity with complimentary colours

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Fig Study

Level: Beginner
Duration: 1.5+ hours
Best for: Creating 3D forms

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Fighter Fish

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2.5+ hours
Best for: Illusion of vivid colours

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Foxes

Level: Advanced
Duration: 8 hours
Best for: Fur masterclass

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Reticulated Giraffe

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 3+ hours
Best for: Warm and cool tones

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Wild Leopard

Level: Advanced
Duration: 3.5+ hours
Best for: Creating fur patterns

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Nuthatch & Moss

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2+ hours
Best for: Desaturated colours

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Robin with Snow

Level: Beginner +
Duration: 2.5+ hours
Best for: Simple colour theory

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Tiny Hare

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2+ hours
Best for: Illustrative style

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Sunbird

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2+ hours
Best for: Art theory

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Swallow

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2+ hours
Best for: Creating iridescence

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Tawny Owl

Level: Beginner
Duration: 1.5+ hours
Best for: Weekend project

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Black Grouse

Level: Beginner
Duration: 1.5+ hours
Best for: Learning compressed tones

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Hare Portrait

Level: Advanced
Duration: 3.5 hours
Best for: Creating realistic fur

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Kingfisher & Water

Level: Advanced
Duration: 2.5 hours
Best for: Illusion of water

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Harvest Mouse

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1 hour
Best for: Weekend projects

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Baby Chimp

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2.5 hours
Best for: Black fur

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Bee Eater

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1.5+ hours
Best for: Complimentary Colours

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Hawfinch

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1+ hours
Best for: Layering Colours

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Goldfish

Level: Beginner
Duration: 1+ hours
Best for: Understanding Underpaintings

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Bauble

Level: Beginner
Duration: -1 hours
Best for: Value Study

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Atlas Moth

Level: Beginner
Duration: 1 hour
Best for: Weekend Project

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Beetle

Level: Beginner
Duration: 1 hour
Best for: Weekend Project

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Sycamore

Level: Beginner +
Duration: 1+ hours
Best for: Fundamentals Recap

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Collie Timelapse

Timelapse Voice Over
Duration: 30 mins
Best for: Insight

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Leaping Horse

Level: Advanced
Duration: 2.5+ hours
Best for: Colour Theory

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Reindeer

Level: Advanced
Duration: 2.5+ hours
Best for: Reflected Light

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Red Legged HoneyCreeper

Level: Weekend
Duration: Under 1 hour
Best for: Weekend Project

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Ladybird

Level: Beginner
Duration: Under 1 hour
Best for: Creating Shine

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Zebra Portrait

Level: Advanced
Duration: 2 hours
Best for: Pattern work

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Snowy Owl

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2 hours
Best for: White Feathers

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Irish Terrier

Level: Advanced
Duration: 2 hours
Best for: Coarse Fur

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Roan Spaniel

Level: Advanced
Duration: 2 hours
Best for: Curly Ears

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