Supplies and FAQs
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for anyone who wants to get started with ink and watercolour sketching. Unlike the free courses this course goes much further, much deeper, and you get feedback on all your art from me. We will start with simple ideas and exercises, and before you know it you'll be a competent and confident ink and watercolour artist.
The paid courses are designed to work together, and not overlap. I can't talk about sketching without using a pen - so there is 'overlap' in that sense. But this course is designed to be a starting point from which all the other courses build.
If you’re eager to learn the basics and quickly move beyond them to start experimenting more confidently, this is for you.
Can I upgrade to a bundle later?
Yes! If you find yourself loving this course and want to upgrade to the Core Skills Bundle or the Everything Bundle later on, you won’t have to pay twice. I'll provide an exclusive link at the end of this course that completely deducts the value of this course from the bundle price. For now, just relax and enjoy the lessons!
Is there a time limit?
There’s no time limit on this course.
Work through the lessons at your own pace, and feel free to revisit any part of the course as often as you like.
What supplies are suggested?
For most of the course, I use beginner friendly supplies - you can check out the video above to see exactly which. This includes Cotman watercolours, fine liners and a simple sketchbook.
In terms of what you should use? Well, a basic waterproof pen, sketchbook and set of colours. Thee are no hard rules here. From time to time, I might switch to a different pen or paper, but this course is not about having the perfect kit. It’s about making the most of what you already have. There’s no need to buy anything new—just bring your current materials and your curiosity.
Sharing your art and getting feedback
Part of the fun of art is learning through sharing, receiving feedback, and taking the time to reflect on your progress. For any questions and sketches relating to the course, the best place to post is right in the comments section underneath each specific lesson.
Keeping feedback focused
I keep my feedback in the lesson comments specifically focused on the aim of that exact task. This ensures the comments and advice stay relevant and useful for everyone reading through the course. That means I provide the most detailed feedback on the scenes I have set, and the tasks I have set.
While I absolutely love seeing your own personal scenes and side projects, I cannot provide full, detailed feedback on everything outside the scope of the course. The scenes have been selected for specific reasons, to fulfil certain learning goals, and it's important that I know the scene well to be able to provide feedback. If you have personal sketches you would like to share, I highly suggest using the reflective lessons at the end of each workshop. This is the perfect space to share your outside pieces, which helps keep the main lesson pages encouraging and easy for everyone to follow.
When to expect feedback
I usually go through and provide feedback on a weekly basis. Sometimes I am able to jump in more often, but please note that if I am on holiday or dealing with family matters, my replies may be delayed. I really appreciate your patience during those times!
If it has been a while and you think I might have accidentally missed your sketch, please do not worry. Just reply to your own comment or post it again, and it will ping me with a fresh notification so I can take a look.
Common FAQs and where to find answers
👉 View the supplies I use most often
👉 How to log in and find your course dashboard
👉 How to post your photos and get feedback
👉 My photos are too big to post, how do I make them smaller?
What is the quality of the videos?
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