In the Studio with Michele

Very informative. I have not used the grid method yet but I will probably use it to enlarge a picture into some cartridge paper then use the graphite sheet to transfer the picture into the paper I'm going to use for my drawing. I've used that graphite paper before and found that I don't need to press down very hard while tracing or the lines will come out too dark and be difficult to erase. I recommend testing it first to know how much pressure to use when tracing.

Great instruction, guidance and tips. Loved it all, many, many thanks!

This is a very comprehensive drawing course that was helpful for me as an intermediate self-taught artist. I took this class to fill in my gaps in the basics. But it was still challenging and Michele's teaching style is very encouraging. I find the size of the modules easy to digest. Now I have developed a daily drawing practice and I am accepting of my work, knowing that it's ok to take breaks. Now I can recognize perspective errors or adust tonal values and fix them without tears. I especially like how she encourages measurement tools as an 'assist' while providing guidance on how to make your sketches still look natural. Reflecting on the past, I was a happy childhood doodler who started to over-judge myself and didn't realize that practice was just as important as 'talent'. Michele inspires students to appreciate putting the work in and valuing our art journey.

I first caught up with Michele on YouTube and found myself consistently going back to her as she is a lovely human being and a Fabulous teacher. I am just getting started with this course but is all I imagined and more… Thanks Michele for being YOU!

Great instruction. I really enjoyed the relaxed teaching style, and periodic humour! Exercises were challenging - they made you think about pulling together everything you have learned throughout the program. I would try to draw along with the tutorials but the reference photos were not always in the camera view. Completely understandable, but perhaps you can think about putting a small static screen shot in the corner view as you work.

Really good for those of us that haven’t had any tutoring or experience. I only started drawing 2 years ago, don’t want to join a live class because I feel my work would be too embarrassing so for me this is perfect.

I found Michele by chance on YouTube. I always enjoy her videos. She has an easy, friendly way of teaching. I was happy to find her drawing course as I was looking for something as a refresher that I could do at my own pace (I love drawing but stopped 10-15 years ago and I regret it). This was the perfect thing for me. Michele is beginner friendly, but also great if your a seasoned artist that just wants to brush up on technique. I highly recommend this course and her YouTube channel. It’s the only one I know of that’s cat approved (which I love) but watching her videos is not only informative, but she always makes them fun too.

I listened to all the courses first and now am returning to each topic to test my drawing skills. The course taught me lots of information that will be helpful in my watercolor paintings. Thank you Michele

This was a thorough class with very clear guidance and goals throughout. Michele is a fun and interesting teacher. Michele gives you full value for your time and money. Drawing was completely new area to me and I started to build some skills and found the practice engrossing. I plan on taking more of her classes!

Brilliant course. Very clear and helpful instructions. Thank you Michele

Michele does an expert job at laying out and building upon the skills introduced and explained in this beginner drawing class.

Very comprehensive course for beginners, all you need to get you started