- You’re creative, but you don’t know how to start or what to focus on.
- You draw or paint occasionally, yet struggle with consistency and getting the results you want.
- You’ve learned some techniques, but find it hard to go beyond tutorials and develop your own style.
YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.

This is the most frequent phrase I hear from my students after taking Make Art With Confidence. You won’t believe what you’re capable of after six months!Â
Because let’s be real—you don’t need huge innate talent to create amazing art.
All you need is regular practice (you can start with just 10 minutes per day!), the right tools, and a method to take your skills and creativity to the next level.
Imagine a whole semester at an art school—with the chance to ask questions, get feedback, and connect with peers from around the world. Gain the skills and confidence to create the art you’ve always dreamed of—all from the comfort of your home!
This is exactly what awaits you inside Make Art With Confidence.
Plus, you’ll get all the tools and advice from world-class guest experts on how to navigate the art world and turn it into a fulfilling hobby or even a career.
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- You’re confident in your creative skills
- You express your vision in your own style
- You attract an audience, opportunities, and clientsÂ
- Build a strong art foundation
- Develop your art skills
- Discover your unique art voice

6 comprehensive modules
These modules take you from simple to complex, ensuring steady, confident learning.

100+ video training lessons
Each lesson is bite-sized and narrated to make your learning process easy and engaging.

Digital downloads & resources
You’ll find diagrams, schemes, and reference pictures provided to support your learning.

Lessons from guest experts
Learn from 9 industry experts, including renowned artists, book authors, gallerists, and art collectors.

Learn anytime, anywhere
Access your lessons on any device with a simple, user-friendly interface.

Free course updates
Get access to free course updates, new lessons and other content released yearly.

Special mentorship offer
This November, upgrade to mentorship for a small fee instead of the full price.

Lifetime access
No rush! You can learn at your own pace and rewatch the content anytime—it’s yours for life.

Art Fundamentals
Create a strong foundation for your creative practice that you will build upon in the next steps of the program. These art disciplines—such as composition, understanding light and shadow, perspective, color theory, and contrast—are essential for any artist, no matter the medium. And if it all sounds a bit intimidating, don’t worry: I’ve made sure to explain everything in a clear, comprehensive way with real-life examples.
- Master the basics of essential art disciplines.
- Learn the fundamentals of realistic drawing and painting.
- Master the key drawing and painting techniques.
Botanical drawing & painting
Apply in practice what you’ve learned in the first module and get comfortable drawing and painting botanical subjects such as plants, flowers, trees, and mushrooms. Learn how to start a drawing using methods for working from life and reference materials, and discover how to add lifelike textures to your artwork.
- Learn how to draw and paint realistic botanicals using pencil, charcoal, and especially watercolor.
- Learn to draw and paint from both real subjects and reference photos.
- Master creating realistic textures.


Draw & paint animals
Now it’s time to tackle more complex subjects—animals! Start with insects and gradually progress to birds, mammals, and full scenes featuring animals in their natural habitats. Learn my signature method for combining multiple references with your imagination to create lifelike, original compositions that don’t just replicate the references but express your own vision.
- Learn now to draw & paint animals realistically.
- Master how animals move and their anatomy.
- Acquire the basics of landscape painting.
Unlock your creativity
Time to free your creativity and reconnect with your inner child. The unique emerges through experimentation, and in this module, you’ll learn how to let go of perfectionism, enter the flow state, and experiment without fear—unlocking your full creative potential.
- Experiment and combine different media to explore new modes of expression.
- Free yourself from perfectionism and self-doubt.
- Cultivate your creativity and imagination, develop a character.


Develop your unique style
This is the heart of the course! Transform your skills and creative research into work that truly reflects your soul. Analyze your art to uncover the elements that define your voice, create a roadmap for your artistic mission and vision, and learn to maintain consistency in your practice. By the end of this module, you’ll have a body of work that feels unmistakably yours—and you’ll know you’ve developed your unique signature style.
- Create your artistic mission and vision roadmap.
- Analyze the work you’ve created in previous modules.
- Develop your unique voice, moving beyond just following tutorials.
Creative business
Master how to build a cohesive portfolio that attracts your dream clients, online and offline. Discover income streams for artists and explore creative opportunities—even if you don’t want to go full-time. Learn smart strategies to promote your work on social media and master the art of pricing your creations.
- Craft a cohesive portfolio.
- Learn how to sell your art via Etsy, galleries, markets, fairs, and print-on-demand.
- Comprehend the use of social media for artists.


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Jessica Roux @jessicasroux - book illustrator
Sumouli Dutta @woodledoodledesigns - multimedia artist
Alán Ramiro @seethelines - travel sketcher
Rachel Brooks @rachelbrooksart - marine artist
Piero Atchugarry @pieroatchugarrygallery - international gallerist
Molly Arbuthnott @molly_arbuthnott_books - author, self-publisher
Jasmin Kossenjans @jankossen_art_dealer - artist career coach, collector
Rita Gould @ritagould_illustration - nature-inspired watercolor artist
Fiona Di Pinto @drawingsinadrawer - watercolor artist specializing in portraits
- 6 learning modules
- Over 100 video lessons, 45 hours of content
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Free access to future course updates – new content is released every year!
- Access to schemes, references, diagrams, and more
- Lifetime access
- Learn at your own pace
- Learn on mobile and desktop
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Access the next mentorship edition (starting in November 2025) for a small upgrade fee
- Exclusive lessons from 9 guest experts

Once you become part of Make Art With Confidence, you're in for a lifetime!
As a student, you get lifetime access to all content, future updates, and the opportunity to join the future mentorship editions for just a small fee compared to the full rate for new participants.
Invest once – benefit for years to come!
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See what students say!Â
DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS – INSPIRING RESULTS.
"My childhood dream came true"
– ANA LUCIA ALBRECHT
Has just illustrated her first children’s book, which will be published in 2025.
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"People recognize my style"
– WIESJE CLEMENT
Now expresses herself through her own artistic voice.
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"I found exactly what I needed"
– MARIA WINDEMARK
From being a complete beginner to creating stunning realistic art.Â

Based in Porto, Portugal, Andreia Melo left her career as an engineer and team leader to pursue her passion for art. Since then, she has illustrated three books, launched her own petware brand Nutric—where her illustrations are transformed into pet accessories—and held her first solo exhibition.
Working across watercolor, gouache, acrylic, oil, and digital media, Andreia continues to expand her artistic journey with new projects and collaborations already underway, including becoming the community manager for the Make Art With Confidence mentorship program—now in its fourth edition.
ANDREIA MELO – ARTIST, OWNER OF NUTRIK, COMMUNITY MANAGER OF MAKE ART WITH CONFIDENCE
Originally from Chile, Valentina is a natural science illustrator and visual communicator based in Munich, Germany. Her work is driven by a passion for making science accessible—helping to explain ideas, share knowledge, and spark curiosity about species, ecosystems, and the natural world.
She has participated in exhibitions, illustrated books and magazine articles, and contributed as an illustrator to the Bavaria stand at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair.
Currently, Valentina continues to grow her artistic path with new and exciting projects, including the illustration of a science-inspired board game.
VALENTINA ARROS – NATURAL SCIENCE ILLUSTRATOR


After a background in computer engineering and teaching, Nehal Rathod felt a calling to explore her creative side. Just two years into this journey, art has already become her full-time career.
Based in Mumbai, India, she creates semi-realistic and figurative works infused with a unique abstract style, using ink, stippling, and watercolor as her primary mediums.
She recently participated in a prestigious art fair in Mumbai and achieved a sold-out exhibition, marking an exciting milestone in her artistic path as she continues to develop new projects and opportunities.
NEHAL RATHOD – COMTEMPORARY ARTIST
Kristen is a visual artist based in Chicago, whose work is inspired by the beauty of nature both near and far. She creates nature-inspired paintings in water-based mediums, primarily watercolor and gouache, capturing the essence of the outdoors with every brushstroke.
An explorer at heart, Kristen takes her sketchbook everywhere, painting en plein air and using original reference photos from her adventures to inform her studio work. She recently attended her first art retreat and continues to grow her artistic journey through new projects. Kristen also runs an online shop selling original artworks, prints, and stickers, and has launched a fast-growing YouTube channel where she shares her art journey with a wider audience.
KRISTEN BROOKE – NATURE-INSPIRED ARTIST

- 6 learning modules
- Over 100 video lessons, 45 hours of content
-
Free access to future course updates – new content is released every year!
- Access to schemes, references, diagrams, and more
- Lifetime access
- Learn at your own pace
- Learn on mobile and desktop
-
Access the next mentorship edition (starting in November 2025) for a small upgrade fee
- Exclusive lessons from 9 guest experts

Hey! I’m Anastasiia.
I’m a nature-inspired artist, published author, and educator, passionate about helping people unlock their creative potential and find their unique voice.
In Make Art With Confidence, I share insights from nearly a decade of Fine Arts and Art Management studies and eight years as a full-time practicing artist.
So should you join Make Art With Confidence? Is it a right fit for you?
Let’s find out.
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT FORÂ MAKE ART WITH CONFIDENCE IF:
- You have a deep love for nature.
- Art is what nourishes your soul.
- You want to draw and paint the world around you.
- You feel the need to go beyond tutorials.
- You dream of discovering your purpose and developing your creative voice.
- You're ready to take your creativity to the next level.
You don’t need to sift through confusing information on the Internet.
You don’t need to make the same mistakes over and over without understanding what’s wrong.
You don’t have to invest in bits of content just to copy someone else’s style.
You need a system to build a strong foundation, grow your skills, and elevate your creativity.
I'M READY FOR THIS!And to give you a gentle peek inside, watch our course portal tour
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- 6 learning modules
- Over 100 video lessons, 45 hours of content
-
Free access to future course updates – new content is released every year!
- Access to schemes, references, diagrams, and more
- Lifetime access
- Learn at your own pace
- Learn on mobile and desktop
-
Access the next mentorship edition (starting in November 2025) for a small upgrade fee
- Exclusive lessons from 9 guest experts