Welcome!

This site is for people who would like to learn how to create beautiful detailed drawings in the comfort of their own home. It is suitable for beginners and those wanting to improve their skills.

Vanessa Joret has been teaching people how to draw for over 18 years.  In this online course she will take you step by step along the journey of learning how to draw.  This course is ideal for those just starting out on that journey as well as those who have done some drawing and would like to develop their skills further.  If you would like to draw detailed realism then this course will give you the skills and techniques you need.

If you are a beginner, are you wondering if you could learn to draw?  

You do not need any special talent or ability to learn to draw 

This 10 minute video will explain the 4 simple things you do need:


Watch Intro Video

How does the course work?

The course modules are graded (Beginners, Beginners Plus and Intermediate) and everything is clearly explained with easy to follow step-by-step demonstrations.  You can purchase them one at a time and you will find that the skills you develop in one module will then be built on in the next, this is why it is important to do them in order.  As you progress through the course you will learn many aspects of drawing such as how to draw an accurate line drawing (using Vanessa's unique Dot&Grid method), how to use tone to make something appear 3D, how to create texture such as fur and feathers and much more. 

“ I absolutely love the online course. I have done three drawings so far and am very pleased with myself and the end results.  Learning how to draw has been something I have been wanting to pursue for a while now. The lessons are easy to follow and I am picking up a lot of technique. ” Josie Grayson 

All the course modules are pre-recorded so you can watch them anytime, anywhere on your smartphone, tablet or laptop, with unlimited replays and no expiry date.  This gives you complete flexibility to work at your own pace (no zoom classes, exams or deadlines).  

"I want it to be a nice, relaxing, creative place to escape to" Vanessa

The course is suitable for absolute beginners.  It is made up of  'Key Units' where you will do the major learning and 'Projects' where you will do the artwork. Vanessa is a patient teacher who always takes the time to explain and demonstrate the drawing process clearly, making it easy to follow.

Project 2

The Free Drawing Course Preview (below) is a good way to get an insight into what the course will be like.  It includes a significant portion of Key Unit 1 which is the foundation stone of the course.  You will get a sneak peek at Vanessa's unique Dot&Grid Method (a great way to help beginners get in their initial line drawing), a look at some of the drawing exercises and the projects. 

Try before you buy

Watch a 30min preview of the course

COURSE MODULES

What art materials will I need?

The art materials should be easy to find online or at your local art store. Click here to view the materials list:

Materials List

Online Course Reviews

5 star rating

Loving it!

Lyn Hawkins

Great course, so clear and easy to follow. Love the pets in it.

Great course, so clear and easy to follow. Love the pets in it.

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Well presented course

Lee Jones

This is the course to start you on your drawing journey. Clearly providing and explaining the foundations needed.

This is the course to start you on your drawing journey. Clearly providing and explaining the foundations needed.

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5 star rating

Great!

Lyndall Rees

Such fun to do, great step-by-step instructions

Such fun to do, great step-by-step instructions

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5 star rating

10/10

Shirley Plowright

10/10

10/10

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5 star rating

Fantastic Course!

Lydia McKechnie

I absolutely loved it! Thank you for all your work Vanessa!

I absolutely loved it! Thank you for all your work Vanessa!

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Your instructor

Artist and Art Teacher

Vanessa Joret

Vanessa has a great passion for sharing her love of drawing. She has been teaching children and adults how to draw for 18 years. Prior to Covid19 Vanessa was running eight classes per week at her home studio in The Blue Mountains Australia. During lock-down Vanessa decided to use the opportunity to build an Online Drawing Course, something she would never have had time to do normally. Vanessa has always loved teaching "raw beginners" and has developed her "Dot&Grid Method" to make it easier for beginners to be able to master the skill of drawing accurately. Vanessa is known as a patient teacher who always takes the time to explain things clearly.

Vanessa's artwork is owned by people all over the world. She has a sensitive realistic style which covers a broad range of subjects. Her artwork can be seen at The Argyle Gallery, The Rocks, Sydney.

Feel free to contact Vanessa if you have any questions:

Would you like to know more?

Visit Vanessa's website to read about how she came to be an artist and art teacher
Go to "MY STORY"

Some of Vanessa's artwork

Graphite pencil:


Charcoal:


Pastel:


Watercolour & pencil

Some testimonials from Vanessa's face-to-face art classes

by Madeleine Robson

"My mum and I have had lessons with Vanessa and always enjoyed them! She’s a fantastic teacher and we both saw our skills develop so much - and neither of us thought we could draw at all at the start! She has a great teaching technique and is so knowledgeable. I would 100% recommend her classes!"

Joanne King

"Vanessa is a wonderful teacher and I'm improving all the time under her guidance, doing work at a level I never thought I was capable of. I love getting to try all the different media."

Lucy Barnham

"My daughter has been learning from Vanessa for just over a year, and she just loves it! Her art class is a highlight of each week. She has learned so much, and it's so exciting to see her passion and confidence with her artwork grow. Vanessa provides a rich and positive learning experience in her classes, and is incredibly kind, encouraging and calm in her interactions with the children. I am amazed to see how my daughter is using the skills and strategies she learns with Vanessa to produce a whole lot of other beautiful art at home and school. She really is blossoming!"

Amber Hay

"I’ve been going to Vanessa’s classes for about two years now. I am a much much better artist now because of Vanessa. It’s a fun social atmosphere where serious art and learning happens. I’m still very much a novice but am proud of the work that I’ve completed in her classes. I’ve recommended Vanessa to many people and I am so very pleased to recommend her here. 5 stars. "

How to get in touch

If you have any questions about the course feel free to email or phone
(Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Aust EST)
CONTACT VANESSA