FAQs
Buying Prints from my Store
Do you sell prints of your art?
Yes. You can buy prints and canvases, framed or unframed in my online art store.
What print and frame options do you have available in your store?
My online store is made available through Pixels.com/Fine Art America using their print-on-demand technology and worldwide fulfilment centres so that your order reaches you quickly, conveniently and with minimal shipping cost.
Prints in my store are available as:
My print partners use state-of-the-art, printing technology and inks are resistant to fading and are specially designed for colour consistency.
A giclee print is a fine art print. It is created by spraying pigment onto archival quality paper or canvas. No screen is used in its preparation, so the reproduction is closer to the detail and colour in the original art work, showing the subtle gradations of colour in the original artwork, and there is no visible dot pattern, as you see in lithographic printing techniques.
There are also further print options available through my additional stockists.
Prints in my store are available as:
- giclee prints on paper
- framed prints
- canvas prints
- wood prints
- metal prints
- acrylic prints
My print partners use state-of-the-art, printing technology and inks are resistant to fading and are specially designed for colour consistency.
A giclee print is a fine art print. It is created by spraying pigment onto archival quality paper or canvas. No screen is used in its preparation, so the reproduction is closer to the detail and colour in the original art work, showing the subtle gradations of colour in the original artwork, and there is no visible dot pattern, as you see in lithographic printing techniques.
There are also further print options available through my additional stockists.
Do you sell limited edition prints?
My art prints in my store are all open edition prints of original digital artwork.
Is payment secure?
Yes. Payments via my store are always securely handled through Pixels.com/Fine Art America’s payment processors. I never see your card details.
What’s the cancellation and returns policy for buying art prints?
Returns for my online store are handled directly by Pixels.com/Fine Art America. There is returns info here and a form for you to use. Please note that outgoing and return postage is not refunded unless there is a defect in quality agreed by Fine Art America/Pixels.com.
Where do you ship to?
Shipping is available worldwide. Shipping costs for your country will be listed in my online store and will be displayed as you check out (before you make payment). Shipping is available for almost every country in the world.
Print facilities are based in the UK, Europe, Canada, USA, or Australia. Your order will be sent from your closest available facility for reduced shipping costs and a faster service for you (Please note that not all products are available at every facility - the facility will be displayed at checkout before payment is requested).
Print facilities are based in the UK, Europe, Canada, USA, or Australia. Your order will be sent from your closest available facility for reduced shipping costs and a faster service for you (Please note that not all products are available at every facility - the facility will be displayed at checkout before payment is requested).
How long will my order take to reach me?
Print facilities are based in the UK, Europe, Canada, USA, or Australia. Your order will be sent from your closest available facility for reduced shipping costs and a faster service for you (Please note that not all products are available at every facility - the facility will be displayed at checkout before payment is requested).
Loose art prints (unmounted and unframed, sent rolled in a sturdy cardboard tube) are printed to order and usually posted out within 4-5 working days of your order. Shipping times may vary according to your location.
Framed art prints are individually printed, mounted and then framed. In usual circumstances, please allow 5-10 working days before your art print is despatched, although it is often much quicker (usually around a week).
Shipping times may vary according to your location. Framed prints are professionally packaged in a heavy-duty cardboard box.
Loose art prints (unmounted and unframed, sent rolled in a sturdy cardboard tube) are printed to order and usually posted out within 4-5 working days of your order. Shipping times may vary according to your location.
Framed art prints are individually printed, mounted and then framed. In usual circumstances, please allow 5-10 working days before your art print is despatched, although it is often much quicker (usually around a week).
Shipping times may vary according to your location. Framed prints are professionally packaged in a heavy-duty cardboard box.
What about customs duties or import taxes?
Additional customs charges may be payable on receipt. You are responsible for paying any taxes or extra charges. We have no control over these. You will be able to see which print facility your order will be coming from before you make payment so that you can make any checks you need to over customs or other duties due.
Buying Products from Stockists
Where else can I buy products with your artwork and designs?
Take a look at my Stockists. These supply a wide range of different products printed with my art and design including mugs, phone cases, cushions, scarves, clothing, duvet covers and other homewares, bags, shower curtains and much more. These are all available online and most provide easy and affordable worldwide delivery.
Please see individual terms and conditions of each specific stockist if you are purchasing through an additional stockist.
Please see individual terms and conditions of each specific stockist if you are purchasing through an additional stockist.
Online Drawing Courses and Resources
Are the free drawing resources really free?
Yes, they are. The free resources are all in PDF format so that you can access them conveniently offline and print them off at home if you wish. Just download them and access them with Adobe Reader or other software installed on your own PC.
They cover various basic drawing topics to help you get started drawing. I hope that you'll decide to continue to learn with me and sign up for my Essential Drawing Skills online course.
They cover various basic drawing topics to help you get started drawing. I hope that you'll decide to continue to learn with me and sign up for my Essential Drawing Skills online course.
I’m a complete beginner. Can I do this course if I’ve never drawn before?
Yes, absolutely. One of the first things that we do is look at holding a pencil so it doesn’t matter if you’ve never drawn anything at all before.
I’m confident in my drawing. Is this course suitable for me or is it just for beginners?
Yes - although the course is suitable for beginners, if you’re more confident with your drawing you can still benefit if you’re looking to feel more ‘you’ in your art, find your style, or improve your drawing skills to draw more accurately.
How long is the course?
The course is 12 lessons and each has several different exercises. Some of the lessons are longer than others and you are encouraged to go completely at your own pace. You could do the course in around 3 months if you studied one lesson a week. You may prefer to go much faster or much slower than that.
There are also many drawing exercises and prompts in the later lessons that could provide you with inspiration for your own drawings and art for months or years.
And you will have lifetime access to the course information in the PDFs once you've downloaded all parts of the course.
There are also many drawing exercises and prompts in the later lessons that could provide you with inspiration for your own drawings and art for months or years.
And you will have lifetime access to the course information in the PDFs once you've downloaded all parts of the course.
How much time do I need to commit per week for the course?
It’s totally up to you as the course is entirely self-paced. An average of 2-3 hours a week would probably see you through the course in 3 to 4 months.
I’m not very technical and I’m worried that the course is online. What computer and technical skills will I need?
Don’t worry, you will only need basic technical and computer skills - all of the drawing is on paper!
If you’re reading this website, it’s likely you’ll already have all the computer and technical skills you’ll need. If you can send and receive an email, click on links, download and save files you’ll manage fine.
If you’re reading this website, it’s likely you’ll already have all the computer and technical skills you’ll need. If you can send and receive an email, click on links, download and save files you’ll manage fine.
I want to learn a certain style of drawing. Do you teach that? Is this course suitable?
No - I’m sorry but I don’t teach a particular style. We try out lots of different mediums and techniques in the course to see what’s right for you personally and encourage you to develop your own style that feels natural to you. I think that this is the most enjoyable and creative way to do art - art that comes from YOU is always the best for you!
Will this course teach drawing from the imagination?
We merely touch on drawing from the imagination in the course. The vast majority of the course is based on drawing from observation, from life or from photos and then putting your own style or personality into the drawing - which can mean going very stylised or quite abstract if that’s the way for you - we look at how to start doing this as part of the course, too.
What mediums is this for?
In the course, we focus on drawing with pencils, charcoals, and drawing pens. You are encouraged to experiment and take note of which mediums you feel most comfortable with or excited by.
Do I need to find my own subjects to draw?
Most of the subjects to draw are available as part of the course as downloadable hi-resolution photos, either from the course directly or from a trusted third-party photo-resource site. You are also encouraged to start finding some of your own subject matters to draw from life and to help inspire you to explore your own creativity.
Will you teach me to draw like you?
No - I’m sorry but I don’t teach a particular style. We try out lots of different mediums and techniques in the course to see what’s right for you personally and encourage you to develop your own style that feels natural to you.
I noticed that your artworks are created digitally from your drawings. Does the course include this?
No. The course is about getting confident with essential drawing skills using pen/pencil/charcoal and paper/card - and developing your own personal drawing style and personal creativity, of course. If you’re interested in learning how to take your own drawings digital, please stay tuned as I’m developing a course on that, too.
I’m looking for lessons about colour. Will you teach this?
No. This course doesn’t focus on colour, we focus on essential drawing skills. Colour is a big passion of mine so I actually have a separate course about artist colour (& composition) so I hope you can join me for that.
I’m looking for lessons about compositions in artworks. Is this included?
No. This course doesn’t include composition, we focus on essential drawing skills. Composition is a vitally important part of creating artworks, though, so I do have a separate course about composition (& colour) for artists so I hope you can join me for that here...
Is this a complete drawing system?
I wouldn’t really describe this as a drawing system or a step-by-step guide to making great drawings. It’s all about encouraging you to understand the principles of drawing and art and how you can use drawing techniques to help you with this - and this will help you to make great drawings in your own way.
I do take you through right from the start, though, and show you the essential drawing skills you need to get you drawing and get you confident that you can draw well and accurately and you can put ‘you’ into your drawings, too. The rest is just practice!
I do take you through right from the start, though, and show you the essential drawing skills you need to get you drawing and get you confident that you can draw well and accurately and you can put ‘you’ into your drawings, too. The rest is just practice!
HOw is the course different to the free info in the PDFs?
On the website, the information in the free PDFs is necessarily brief. In the course, even where we tackle the same subjects, we take a deeper dive with more in-depth explanations as well as lots of carefully-designed practical drawing exercises where you can have a go yourself and get used to the techniques. It’s the practical application of what you’ve learned (actually doing the drawing, and thinking about the right things when you’re drawing) that will help you to improve your drawing.
What’s format is the course in?
The course itself is in PDF format - over 500 pages - with an interactive contents page so that you can find your lesson with one click. There are links within the PDF taking you to video content and images to download and draw.
The course is also supplemented by a downloadable .zip file of images providing hi-resolution photos for you to draw from. These will be referred to in the lessons. You should download this at the same time as the main course PDF so that you have everything ready that you need.
Bonuses are also supplied similarly in PDF and .zip file format and will be available to download at the same time as the main course PDF.
The course is also supplemented by a downloadable .zip file of images providing hi-resolution photos for you to draw from. These will be referred to in the lessons. You should download this at the same time as the main course PDF so that you have everything ready that you need.
Bonuses are also supplied similarly in PDF and .zip file format and will be available to download at the same time as the main course PDF.
do I get feedback on my drawings?
I'm sorry but the course is self-study and feedback on your drawings is not available as part of the course at this time. You are encouraged to learn to self-reflect on your art as part of the course as this is a valuable skill every artist needs to learn - and this will help you progress as you study.
You are, of course, welcome to ask short questions during the course to clarify understanding over particular points about the course content so you’re not left feeling high-and-dry.
If you get started and realise you need a little more personal assistance or would like some help or feedback in a particular area by email, please contact me and enquire about my personal-coaching hourly rate - in a short time we should be able to get you un-stuck and back drawing with confidence again.
You are, of course, welcome to ask short questions during the course to clarify understanding over particular points about the course content so you’re not left feeling high-and-dry.
If you get started and realise you need a little more personal assistance or would like some help or feedback in a particular area by email, please contact me and enquire about my personal-coaching hourly rate - in a short time we should be able to get you un-stuck and back drawing with confidence again.
What materials do I need?
- A range of drawing pencils from 9B to 3H would be ideal
- At a minimum, for pencils you will need:
— a 5B/6B pencil
—a B pencil
—an H or an HB pencil - A fineliner drawing pen (with a 0.5 or 0.6 sized nib)
- Charcoal
— a few different charcoal pencils would be ideal or some charcoal sticks
—at a minimum you’ll need a couple of sticks of willow charcoal - A soft kneadable eraser
- A hard eraser
- A pencil sharpener
- Ruler
- Drawing paper (a roll of wallpaper lining paper is all you really need for drawing in the course - and a smaller A4 sketchbook would also be useful)
- Camera (a reasonable camera phone is okay) for our ‘scary-selfie’ exercise
- Access to the internet to access links in your lessons plus a PDF reader (usually already on your PC or browser) to access the PDFs (If you don’t already have access to a PDF reader you can download one for free from Adobe)
- Access to a printer to print out your exercises and images to draw from
- You might also like to use (optional):
- Graphite sticks
- White pastel or white pastel pencil
- Medium-sized watercolour brush and jar for water
- Scissors
- Glue
- Sellotape
- Coloured drawing medium of your choice (example: pastels, markers, coloured pencils)
- A few sheets of thicker card or watercolour paper
- Patterned gift wrap or other old papers and craft supplies
- I will also introduce you to other drawing accessories as part of the course (all optional) which include:
- acrylic viewfinder
- scales/proportionals
- If you’re unsure what any of these are, please wait until lesson 2, where the materials are explained, before you make your purchases (the drawing accessories mentioned at the end of the list are discussed in lesson 10). Please, ask me if you’re still stuck with the basics after reading lesson 2.
Will I be an accomplished artist by the end of the course?
We are all individuals and all start from different places with our drawing so we’ll all be in different places at the end. By the end of the course, you should feel confident that you understand and can practice the essentials of drawing to make accurate drawings and are starting to develop your own style and starting to make art that feels more personal and meaningful to you.
What format are the lessons?
The lessons are provided as a PDF to download. The course is made up of text and photos explaining the concepts we’re looking at. And then there are usually several drawing exercises to help you thoroughly learn the concept in a practical way that suits your own style.
Some of the lessons link to short online videos to get you started with drawing technique. But I also want you to feel free to approach the exercises precisely in the way that comes most naturally to you as that’s the way that your own personal drawing style is born.
Some of the lessons link to short online videos to get you started with drawing technique. But I also want you to feel free to approach the exercises precisely in the way that comes most naturally to you as that’s the way that your own personal drawing style is born.
Do I have to attend on certain days or at certain times?
No. The course is entirely self-paced. Your lessons are always online waiting for you and you can access the lessons whenever you wish.
When does it start?
You can start the course whenever you wish with instant access as soon as you purchase.
Is there homework?
Yes - there are loads of exercises for you to do at home so that you get the most out of the course by doing not just reading. The course is entirely self-paced so you don’t have deadlines for the exercises. Do them at your own pace!
Who will like the course? Am I a good fit?
The course is for you if want to learn drawing in a creative and personal way - where you can learn essential drawing skills but also do things in your own way and develop your own unique drawing and artistic style.
It’s for you if you want to learn drawing but also be challenged a little bit more to think, to find out more about yourself, think about how you want to draw and create art - and to develop a drawing habit that feels meaningful, personal and fulfilling.
It’s not the course for you if you’re just looking for step-by-step instructions to ‘draw properly’ or to draw in a specific style you might have seen somewhere. It’s not for you if you don’t want to think differently about things. It’s not for you if you don’t want to add some of your own emotion, expression, and personality into your drawing. It’s perfectly okay if you don’t want to do these things, it’s just that this course may not be the best place for you, personally, to develop your drawing skills.
If you’re still not sure, try reading some of my free PDF content and see what you think - if you like it, I think you’ll like the course.
It’s for you if you want to learn drawing but also be challenged a little bit more to think, to find out more about yourself, think about how you want to draw and create art - and to develop a drawing habit that feels meaningful, personal and fulfilling.
It’s not the course for you if you’re just looking for step-by-step instructions to ‘draw properly’ or to draw in a specific style you might have seen somewhere. It’s not for you if you don’t want to think differently about things. It’s not for you if you don’t want to add some of your own emotion, expression, and personality into your drawing. It’s perfectly okay if you don’t want to do these things, it’s just that this course may not be the best place for you, personally, to develop your drawing skills.
If you’re still not sure, try reading some of my free PDF content and see what you think - if you like it, I think you’ll like the course.
What if I don’t like it?
If you enjoy the free content, I hope you’ll enjoy the course. I'm afraid that due to the nature of the course as a digital download no refunds can be given once the course has been downloaded. Please see the course T&Cs for more information about this.
If there's something about the course that makes you feel like you're struggling, please just ask me to explain and I'll be happy to do so.
If there's something about the course that makes you feel like you're struggling, please just ask me to explain and I'll be happy to do so.
Is the course for children?
No - I’m sorry but the course is not suitable for children. There’s no nudity, swearing or violence, or anything like that, it’s just directed at an adult level.
I don’t live in the UK? Can I take the course?
Yes - absolutely. The course is online so it’s available to you wherever in the world you live.
How do I pay for the course?
Payment is made via Payhip who will take your payment through Paypal or Stripe and immediately deliver your course download details to you via email. You can pay through your Paypal account or through a debit or credit card of your choice. You do not need a Paypal account. Your payment is always secure. Check my privacy page for details of how Payhip/Paypal/Stripe keep your payments and personal details secure.
Your prices are in GBP (British pounds £). Can I pay in my own currency?
Yes. You can pay with your usual Paypal account or a debit or credit card of your choice and Paypal or Stripe (through Payhip) will automatically make the currency calculation for you
Can I see your course T&Cs before I sign up?
Of course! Find them here.
I need another question answering before I can decide whether to take the course.
If you’ve got another question that I haven’t answered here, please just get in touch and ask me what you want to know…
Colour & Composition Course
Is the colour & composition course suitable for a complete beginner?
No. You will get the most out of the course if you already have some experience in your own art medium and are looking to improve in colour and composition. You could try my self-study Essential Drawing Skills course to learn and practice your drawing if you feel you need to do that first...
How long is the course?
The course is six lessons. I recommend one lesson per week but you can work entirely at your own pace, faster or slower.
How much time do I need to commit per week?
I recommend you set aside one or two hours for each lesson.
What computer and technical skills will I need?
If you’re reading this website, it’s likely you’ll already have all the computer and technical skills you’ll need. If you can send and receive an email, click on links, download and save files you’ll manage fine.
Is this for a certain style of art?
No. These are the ‘rules’ that work for any visual art so you can use them in your own way for any style or medium.
What mediums is this for?
You can use the learning in this course for any medium.
Do I need to find my own subjects to draw?
You will need to draw and doodle in your own way to complete the suggested exercises at the end of each lesson. These are left quite open so that you can work in your own usual medium and style and adapt the learning to your own needs immediately.
What format is the course in?
The course is in a downloadable PDF format with an interactive contents page so that you can go to the lesson you need with one click.
There is also a bonus PDF to download, the fun ‘Perfect Personality Palettes’ quiz to help you find your own perfect colour palette.
There is also a bonus PDF to download, the fun ‘Perfect Personality Palettes’ quiz to help you find your own perfect colour palette.
Do I get any feedback on my work?
No. The course is entirely self-study. No feedback is available at this time.
You are, of course, welcome to ask short questions during the course to clarify understanding over particular points about the course content so you’re not left feeling high-and-dry.
You are, of course, welcome to ask short questions during the course to clarify understanding over particular points about the course content so you’re not left feeling high-and-dry.
When can I start?
You can start the course whenever you wish with instant access as soon as you purchase.
Is there homework?
There are suggested exercises at the end of each lesson for you to do at home so that you get the most out of the course by doing not just reading.
The course is entirely self-paced so you don’t have deadlines for the exercises. Do them at your own pace!
The course is entirely self-paced so you don’t have deadlines for the exercises. Do them at your own pace!
What if I don’t like it?
If you enjoy the free content, I hope you’ll enjoy the course. I'm afraid that due to the nature of the course as a digital download no refunds can be given once the course has been downloaded. Please see the course T&Cs for more information about this.
If there's something about the course that makes you feel like you're struggling, please ask me to explain and I'll be happy to do so.
If there's something about the course that makes you feel like you're struggling, please ask me to explain and I'll be happy to do so.
Is the course for children?
No. The course is at an adult level of learning.
Can I take the course if I don’t live in the UK?
Yes - absolutely. The course is online so it’s available to you wherever in the world you live.
How do I pay for the course?
Payment is made via Payhip who will take your payment through Paypal or Stripe and immediately deliver your course download details to you via email. You can pay through your Paypal account or through a debit or credit card of your choice. You do not need a Paypal account. Your payment is always secure. Check my privacy page for details of how Payhip/Paypal/Stripe keep your payments and personal details secure.
Your prices are in GBP (British pounds £). Can I pay in my own currency?
Yes. You can pay with your usual Paypal account or a debit or credit card of your choice and Paypal or Stripe (through Payhip) will automatically make the currency calculation for you.
Can I see your course T&Cs before I sign up?
Of course! Find them here.
I need another question answering before I can decide whether to take the course.
I need another question answering before I can decide whether to take the course.
Anything Else?
cAN i COMMISSION AN ARTWORK?
I have limited availability for commissioned artwork. If you've got an idea for an artwork you'd like me to create, please get in touch and let me know how I can help you. We can chat via email about what you'd like and I'll provide a no-obligation quote for you. If you decide you'd like to go ahead with the commission, I will require a 50% deposit before I start work on your commissioned artwork with the remainder payable when you approve the artwork digitally, before I order the print for you.
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