HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE:
- Â 6 in-depth modules guiding you through every stage of travel sketching
- Â Over 70 lessons covering landscapes, people, architecture, water, and more
-  Practical exercises—start with just 10 minutes a day
- Â Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists
-  Lifetime access—learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere
- Â Access to reference pictures, diagrams, and other learning materials
- Â Unlock the secrets to painting landscapes, people, architecture, water, reflections, vegetables, trees, animals, and more.
SKETCHING BY THE OCEAN
- Learn to paint water with confidence
- Paint realistic reflections effortlessly
- Draw and paint a boat from scratch
- Capture stunning sunset scenes with ease
- Draw and paint flying birds in motion
- Paint white subjects without using white paint
- Combine multiple reference images into one beautiful composition
SKETCHINGÂ PEOPLE
- Capture human emotions in your sketches
- Learn to draw and paint realistic portraits
- Beginner-friendly methods for sketching people
- Sketching human figures with ease
- Illustrate a lively market scene
- Sketch fruits & vegetables with realism
- Infuse narratives into your spreads
- Simplify complex scenes for quick results
- Discover the best colors for skin tones
SKETCHINGÂ IN THE TROPICS
- Capture human emotions in your sketches
- Learn to draw and paint realistic portraits
- Beginner-friendly methods for sketching people
- Sketching human figures with ease
- Illustrate a lively market scene
- Sketch fruits & vegetables with realism
- Infuse narratives into your spreads
- Simplify complex scenes for quick results
- Discover the best colors for skin tones
URBAN SKETCHING
- Sketch architecture with confidence and ease
- Choose the perfect color palette for urban scenes
- Simplify complex cityscapes without losing charm
- Depict tiny architectural details in a unified way
- Capture the warmth and depth of sunlight in your sketches
- Add human figures effortlessly to bring life to your scene
- Create stunning eye-catching backgrounds
- Start sketching by spending as little as 10 minutes a day
- Create stunning realistic sketches with fun & ease
- Find momentum and consistency even if you're a beginner
- Â 6 in-depth modules guiding you through every stage of travel sketching
- Â Over 70 lessons covering landscapes, people, architecture, water, and more
-  Practical exercises—start with just 10 minutes a day
- Â Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists
-  Lifetime access—learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere
- Â Access to reference pictures, diagrams, and other learning materials
- Â Step-by-step tutorials to help you develop confidence and skill
- Â Learn to simplify complex scenes for dynamic, effortless sketches
- Â Master capturing light, atmosphere, and movement in your art
- Â Develop a cohesive travel sketchbook filled with vibrant memories
- Â Techniques to bring your sketches to life with expressive colors
- Â Unlock the secrets to painting water, reflections, and urban details
- Â Tips for adding people to your sketches with ease
- Â Build a consistent creative practice that fits into your daily life
Module 1
Discover the joy of travel sketching and how to capture your experiences with ease! In this module, you’ll learn three key sketching methods, techniques for consistency, and how to build a habit that fits your journey. Get a behind-the-scenes look at my travel spreads and learn how to simplify your toolkit—packing only the essentials for lightweight, on-the-go sketching.
- Master three essential travel sketching methods.
- Develop a consistent and effortless sketching practice.
- Build a lightweight toolkit with only the essentials.
Module 2
Unlock the magic of watercolor and learn how to use its translucency to create light, airy illustrations. In this module, you’ll master key watercolor techniques, the Alla Prima approach for quick yet realistic results, and how to use value and contrast effectively. Plus, discover the secrets of color mixing to achieve stunning, harmonious paintings.
- Master essential watercolor techniques for travel sketching.
- Learn to create depth and realism using value and contrast.
- Mix colors with confidence for vibrant and cohesive results.
Module 3
It’s time to put your skills into practice! In this module, you’ll create a stunning sketchbook spread inspired by Italian architecture. You’ll learn how to mix colors for buildings, make preliminary urban studies using different graphic materials, and bring your scene to life with four detailed watercolor illustrations. Plus, learn how to include people in your urban sketches and add unique final touches to make your spreads truly stand out.
- Create a complete urban sketching spread from start to finish.
- Learn to mix colors and capture the essence of architecture.
- Include people and original details to make your sketches unique.
Module 4
Bring the tropics to life in your sketchbook! In this module, you’ll create a vibrant spread featuring a tropical landscape with a bungalow, palm trees, and a banana tree. You’ll learn how to paint trees realistically, mix perfect greens for nature, and blend graphite pencil with watercolor in a creative way. Plus, discover how to organize your spreads for a dynamic and engaging composition.
- Paint realistic trees and mix natural, vibrant greens.
- Approach landscapes with confidence and capture depth and atmosphere.
- Learn how to quickly sketch trees with accuracy and ease.
Module 5
Capture the beauty of the sea in your sketchbook! In this module, you’ll learn how to paint water and reflections realistically and with ease. Discover how to paint white subjects without using white paint, create stunning sunset scenes, and bring movement to your artwork with flying birds. Plus, explore how to combine different references to design your own unique ocean-inspired composition.
- Master painting water and realistic reflections.
- Learn how to depict white subjects without using white paint.
- Create dynamic compositions by combining multiple references in one illustration.
Module 6
- Confidently sketch and paint people, from quick figures to expressive portraits.
- Learn to simplify complex scenes for dynamic and efficient sketching.
- Infuse storytelling elements into your spreads for more engaging artwork.
- Â 6 in-depth modules guiding you through every stage of travel sketching
- Â Over 70 lessons covering landscapes, people, architecture, water, and more
-  Practical exercises—start with just 10 minutes a day
- Â Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists
-  Lifetime access—learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere
- Â Access to reference pictures, diagrams, and other learning materials
- Â Step-by-step tutorials to help you develop confidence and skill
- Â Learn to simplify complex scenes for dynamic, effortless sketches
- Â Master capturing light, atmosphere, and movement in your art
- Â Develop a cohesive travel sketchbook filled with vibrant memories
- Â Techniques to bring your sketches to life with expressive colors
- Â Unlock the secrets to painting water, reflections, and urban details
- Â Tips for adding people to your sketches with ease
- Â Build a consistent creative practice that fits into your daily life
Hey! I’m Anastasiia.
I’m a travel sketcher, watercolor artist, and educator passionate about helping people capture the world in their own unique way—while growing their creative confidence!
Should you join Travel Sketching Academy? Is it the right fit for you?
Let’s find out.
TRAVEL SKETCHING ACADEMY IS FOR YOU IF:
- You love exploring and want to document your experiences in a personal, artistic way.
- You want to sketch architecture, people, and nature with ease and confidence.
- You’re looking for a structured approach beyond scattered tutorials.
- You want to develop your unique style and storytelling skills.
- You dream of turning your sketches into a fulfilling creative practice.
Watch the Introductory Course Video
- Â 6 in-depth modules guiding you through every stage of travel sketching
- Â Over 70 lessons covering landscapes, people, architecture, water, and more
-  Practical exercises—start with just 10 minutes a day
- Â Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists
-  Lifetime access—learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere
- Â Access to reference pictures, diagrams, and other learning materials
- Â Step-by-step tutorials to help you develop confidence and skill
- Â Learn to simplify complex scenes for dynamic, effortless sketches
- Â Master capturing light, atmosphere, and movement in your art
- Â Develop a cohesive travel sketchbook filled with vibrant memories
- Â Techniques to bring your sketches to life with expressive colors
- Â Unlock the secrets to painting water, reflections, and urban details
- Â Tips for adding people to your sketches with ease
- Â Build a consistent creative practice that fits into your daily life
