The Simple Joy

of Drawing

Learn to draw everyday things, starting with simple shapes.

It’s time to doodle!

Join me for a beginner-friendly drawing class where we’ll turn everyday things into charming little illustrations using colored pencils and paper.

We’ll start with marks and shading, learn to find simple shapes inside familiar subjects, and bring them to life with color, texture, and playful details. Along the way, we’ll draw cozy everyday objects, animals, and nature, building on what we practice in each lesson.

I’ll guide you step by step, even if you haven’t drawn in years (or ever!). With curiosity and practice, you’ll build skills you can use to fill your sketchbook with drawings that feel fun, personal, and your own.

  • Beginner. No drawing experience needed: every lesson goes step by step.

    Looking for this in a class bundle? Creative Starter Kit

    Wondering if it’s suitable for kids? See the FAQ below for more details.

    • Colored pencils (specific colors are suggested in each lesson, but feel free to use your own!)

    • Eraser

    • Drawing paper

    • Optional: Tracing paper

      You’ll also get digital worksheets and reference images that you can print out or use digitally to draw over.

  • We currently offer auto-generated subtitles in English, Spanish, French, and German.

    While these may include minor grammar hiccups, they’re meant to help support your learning experience.

  • This class includes 6 lessons, totaling 3.5+ hours of content.
    Lesson lengths vary, and some sections are slightly sped up for a smoother viewing experience.
    Each lesson features guided instruction and a creative assignment to help you practice what you learn.

  • This class is fully pre-recorded, so you can watch it anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace.


    You’ll also have lifetime access, so you can revisit the lessons whenever you like!

Simple Joy of Drawing
$47.00
One time

Discover how to turn everyday moments into simple, charming illustrations using just colored pencils and paper. You’ll learn step-by-step techniques for breaking subjects into basic shapes, exploring mark-making, and drawing approachable scenes, animals, and nature.

✓ 6 Pre-Recorded Lessons
✓ Self-Paced Learning & Instant Access
✓ Lifetime Access for a One-Time Fee
✓ Personalized Teacher Feedback
✓ 3.5+ Hours of Lesson Content

Inside the six lessons

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    Expressive marks

    Play with lines, strokes and pencil pressure to build marks you can use in any drawing

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    Drawing with simple shapes

    Learn to recognize simple shapes inside everyday objects, treats, and animals so you have a clearer place to begin

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    Colored pencil textures

    Layer color and texture to suggest leaves, bark, soft clouds and cozy café scenes

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    Your own sketchbook pages

    Turn little doodles from around your home into a themed sketchbook page

Simple Joy of Drawing
$47.00
One time

Discover how to turn everyday moments into simple, charming illustrations using just colored pencils and paper. You’ll learn step-by-step techniques for breaking subjects into basic shapes, exploring mark-making, and drawing approachable scenes, animals, and nature.

✓ 6 Pre-Recorded Lessons
✓ Self-Paced Learning & Instant Access
✓ Lifetime Access for a One-Time Fee
✓ Personalized Teacher Feedback
✓ 3.5+ Hours of Lesson Content

Inspiring Creations from Students

Student love notes

  • “As someone who considers herself a beginner, I've loved how approachable the course is, and as someone who is a bit of a perfectionist, I've loved the encouragement to not worry about it being exact. It's the perfect comfort course! I've been pleasantly surprised by what I can create now, and I can't wait to keep practicing and take more classes from you!”

    @whimsnwrapping

  • “The Simple Joy of Drawing ... I can't begin to tell you what an impact it has made! I felt like that little kid again, scribbling and playing with colors without worrying that the outcome wouldn't be right or liked. It was so much fun but also nostalgic... I want to thank Elaine for this class that I didn't know I needed! ... She's made it easy, cozy and stress-free...”

    @nalashore

  • “I had so much fun taking Elaine's Simple Joy of Drawing! Sketching and drawing have been something I've wanted to improve, and this class taught me new skills and gained more confidence. Elaine knows how to simplify and approach any subject you'd like to draw!”

    @kayla.sketchbook

  • “Elaine's course is so eye-catching, with a beautiful colour palette and cute doodles that make simplifying everyday objects easy and fun. Her clear and approachable teaching makes drawing feel effortless and enjoyable for me!”

    @beboo.studio

  • “This class simply reminded me that you don't need a lot to have fun drawing. It helped me see the cuteness and simplicity in the objects that surround me. On top of it, it made addicted to drawing with color pencils and crayons, because they are so fun and accessible!”

    @soleil.pastel

  • “Elaine's classes make you realise that art is everywhere and inside everyone. As I finished the first course, I choose to start another one!”

    @letteredalbosco

  • “I found Elaine's art page... The inner child in me immediately fell in love with her art style and wanted to learn from her... I bought The Simple Joy of Drawing course and Mixed Media Joy. I LOVED them. She taught the concepts which can be used with our own flair... I started my own commissions based art studio... From a beginner to whoever I'm today… Elaine was one of the strongest reasons for this.”

    Subiksha

FAQ

  • My classes are designed for adults, but I’ve seen children ages 7–12 achieve wonderful results with guidance from a parent. Since I can’t assess your child’s individual learning ability, you know best whether this class would be a good fit. If you decide to enroll your child, I recommend taking the class together so you can guide and support them along the way.

  • The lessons play in your web browser on any computer, tablet or phone. If a lesson won’t load where you are, please email me at hello@dearelaine.co and I’ll help.

  • Absolutely! Watch the lessons as quickly or as slowly as you like and complete the assignments on your own schedule. You’ll have lifetime access, so you can come back to the lessons anytime.

  • Colored pencils (specific colors are suggested in each lesson, but feel free to use your own!), an eraser, drawing paper, and optional tracing paper. You’ll also get digital worksheets and reference images that you can print out or use digitally to draw over.

  • Each class is a single, one-time payment with lifetime access. There’s no subscription.

  • This class is taught with traditional mediums, but the concepts carry over to digital art. In apps like Procreate or Photoshop, pick brushes that mimic the mediums used in class (for example, a colored-pencil-like brush such as Procreate’s Shale brush). How well it works depends on how you adapt the lessons to your preferred medium.

  • Please send me a email describing your problem and I will try my best to help. You can reach me at hello@dearelaine.co .

  • Due to the nature of digital products, returns are not usually accepted, but your satisfaction means a lot to me, so please email me at hello@dearelaine.co.