The Animal Artists Academy

An Online Membership For Animal Artists

Welcome to the Animal Artists Academy Membership!

Are you passionate about drawing animals but struggling to bring them to life on paper? Do you feel stuck, unsure how to improve, or overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice online? You’re not alone, and that’s exactly why I created the Animal Artists Academy.

Here, you can grow your skills with expert guidance, engaging tutorials, and a thriving community in this warm, supportive space.

My goal is to advance your drawing skills and art knowledge so that your become a confident and skilled artist with your own unique style.

Your Artistic Journey, Transformed!

Inside the academy, you’ll gain access to:

* Step-by-Step Video Tutorials – Master realistic animal drawing at your own pace. Including a foundational Beginner's Course in coloured pencil and in graphite.

*Monthly Live Coaching Calls & Q&A Sessions – Get your questions answered and receive real-time feedback.

*Monthly Challenges and Critique Sessions

*A Supportive Artist Community – Connect with like-minded creatives, share your progress, and stay motivated.

* Live Draw Alongs to join in and have fun

*Sip & Chats, - Make a cuppa and enjoy a fun get-together to chat about anything and everything

... and much more!

The Results? A More Confident, Inspired You!

By joining the Animal Artists Academy, you won’t just learn to draw better—you’ll feel more confident in your abilities, stay motivated, and enjoy the creative process like never before so that you can share your magic and be proud of your achievements.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, you’ll have a clear path to artistic growth without the frustration of figuring it out alone. It's a never-ending journey, so move forward with support sprinkled with a bit of fun.

✨ Let’s turn your love for animals into stunning, realistic artwork.

Join us today and take the next step in your creative journey!

Join for $27 monthly

We all start in the same place! This is my first coloured pencil drawing of a horse and a recent one. We can grow with practice and perseverance.

Let me help you find your creative soul so that you love what you draw and are proud of your results.

It's never too late to start!

2025 is up and running, how exciting!

New to the Academy this year -GRAPHITE!

A full beginner's foundational course on this beautiful and powerful medium with new tutorials being added. It's my favourite medium and I love to share my expertise with you to achieve your best graphite drawings ever!

Besides the monthly coaching live call with me, there are some interesting and fun challenges planned, these help develop drawing skills as well as add a touch of discipline and accountability for members.

In addition, there will be some workshops and virtual studios, if you would like some company whilst drawing, and some new tutorials that can be viewed at your leisure.

All this for less than $1 a day!

So much value for so little outlay!

Coming soon to the academy OIL PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS

I am so excited and looking forward to all the year has to offer!

Testimonials

"So, thank you Kate, for your awesome guidance, encouragement, patience and all those wonderful challenges." - Adrienne

"I really appreciate all of the members in your group Kate, for the supportive feedback they all give. But the best thing that happened, was that I was encouraged to step outside of my comfort zone, by you Kate, and Jill. I really appreciate all of the members in your group Kate, for the supportive feedback they all give." - Helen

Thank you Kate for all your knowledge sharing and time. I would not be where I am today with my drawing without your help. -Sandra

Your Success Path in the Academy

Your pathway to success and happiness with your creative journey begins with you and your desire to learn, not only new skills but the passion that lies within you to be the best you can be. The Success Path in the Academy will nurture you to your best self.

Foundation

Elevate your skills, gain lifetime knowledge, and build a strong foundation with 'A Coloured Pencil Course for Beginners' and 'Drawing Animals in Graphite for Beginners', among more.

Vision

Discover and nurture your inspiration with the monthly workshops. Cultivate your vision, and have goals by making them doable and defined.

Mindset

Nourish your thoughts and have the courage to overcome challenges. Build a strong art/life balance with the '30 Ways to Find & Keep Artistic Motivation'.

Skills

Elevate your skills with self-paced tutorials and Draw-Alongs.

Practice

Develop your style and creativity by working on monthly projects and challenges.

Network

Grow valuable connections with the exclusive members-only Facebook community where you will build friendships and find support amongst like-minded members.

Growth

Through practice and evaluation with the monthly art critiques. Continue to learn.

Fulfilment

Become the artist you desire to be. You are unique and so is your artwork. Leave your legacy.

In the Academy you are going to find:

As a member of the Animal Artists Academy, you will have immediate access to a wealth of resources, including:

*Step-by-step tutorials: I will guide you through each step of the artistic process, from sketching and shading to colour theory and composition. You'll learn the techniques and tips you need to create realistic and engaging animal artwork in coloured pencil.

*Monthly live coaching workshops with an expert with over 25 years of a professional art career. Art, personal development and art business topics are covered. A library of previous workshops available to view at your leisure.

*Live classes and art critiques: I host live classes and critiques so you can get personalised feedback on your artwork and ask questions in real time.

*Community support: You'll join a community of animal art enthusiasts who share your passion for animals and creativity. You'll be able to connect with other members, share your work, and get inspired by the amazing art being created by your peers in an exclusive Facebook community.

*Exclusive content: As a member, you'll have access to exclusive content, including a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of successful animal artists.

I have founded this community to help you advance in your coloured pencil journey with a commitment to practice by yourself along with the support of fellow artists.

More information:

Polychromos are used in the tutorials. There is a conversion chart available for other coloured pencil brands.The colours for each tutorial are a suggestion only and you are free to choose your own colour combination.

My teaching philosophy is to give you the skills to become an artist in your own right and style. Therefore, I do not provide line drawings and encourage you to develop these foundational techniques to grow as an artist.

I encourage artistic self- discipline and determination. This is to strengthen your time-management and decision-making.

This membership is not for you if you want a line drawing to colour in.