I WANT TO DRAW REALISTICALLY…

‘But I can’t even draw a stick man…”

This is a comment I’ve heard far too often but I truly believe you don’t need talent to draw realistically. Over the past 6 years I’ve helped 200+ students of all abilities to improve their drawing skills via tutorials and 1:1 sessions. From complete novice to professional artists, I will help you achieve your goal. After 11 years of trial and error - I have my process down to a T.

My unique method of working is tried and tested on hundreds of drawings of various subject matters. Mistake’s aren’t the enemy, in fact they play a vital role in improving your skillset. Saying this, I’ve spent a decade these making mistakes so that you don’t have to make quite as many.

My Journey - Age 12 on the left and age 23 on the right

  • Pre-Filmed Tutorials

    Gain full access to 7 full real-time tutorials over on my patreon. Each subject is a different animal. All tutorials have a list of pencil names and lists alternative colours from other brands. Each tutorial is a minimum of 8 hours long and is split into parts.

    £9 + VAT per month

  • Drawing Audit

    Do you keep staring at your drawing thinking, something just isn’t right? Submit your photo along with the reference image and I will personally send you a voice note with various ammendments and ways in which you can improve your drawing. All audits will be recieved within 24 hours of purchase. If required, I will create visual mock ups circling the specific areas that need work.

    £20 per drawing

  • Online 1:1 Sessions

    Tailored to your needs, a one-to-one session is the perfect way to learn from the comfort of your own home. Using FaceTime, Skype or Google Meet. We can work from a subject of your choice! Book a one off or enquire about my regular availability.

    £50 per hour

  • Studio 1:1 Sessions

    With the world going increasingly online, it’s a welcomed change to do more in person activities. If you’re local to Basingstoke Hampshire, UK, or you’re willing to travel then a studio session may be preferred. I provide all equipment needed for the duration of the sesson.

    £50 per hour

1:1 SESSION BEFORE & AFTERS

  • CLAIRE'S PROGRESS (Adult Student)

  • HUYLA'S PROGRESS (Adult Student)

  • AYILAR'S PROGRESS (Age 12)

  • ADI'S PROGRESS (Age 6)

  • SHAN'S PROGRESS (Adult Student)

Charlotte Age 14

“Lucy has tutored my daughter for 5 years and I can honestly say it’s the best decision we’ve ever made. Lucy is an enormously talented artist and a gifted tutor. She creates a relaxed and safe space for children to enjoy their art. Lucy develops their skills in a kind and empathetic tutoring style. She respects their opinion and follows their lead whilst offering meaningful suggestions and feedback. It is an art class but over the years it has felt like art therapy. I cannot recommend Lucy enough as an art tutor for children and adults alike.” - Kate (Charlotte’s Parent)

Shan - Adult Student

“I have been taking online 1-1 lessons with Lucy since 2021 and till now, I still look forward to attending her lessons. It takes me away from my everyday world and helps me connect with my creativity for days after. Her teachings are very relevant, and pace is personal.

She instils positivity into me and makes even the complicated subjects look simple. She also helped me believe any complex work is possible, as long we are not afraid to try.

There were times when I wanted to give up, but she lifted my spirits and got me back on track. She is inspiring and offers every possible opportunity to progress.

She is always ready to share the techniques which she developed and devised with so many hours of trial and practice, without having a second thought. This is such a great equation a teacher could establish with the students.

I am grateful to have a mentor turned friend! Lucy's passion and dedication towards drawing art is exemplary and it is not an exaggeration, if I say she lives and breathes art. May you always keep inspiring, motivating and polishing people like me.”

What my students say…

  • Amelia (age 9-11)

    “After spending what felt like ages searching for art classes for Amelia, I was thrilled to find Lucy in early 2022. From her first session, I knew Amelia felt comfortable in Lucy’s company and connected immediately with her. Lucy’s incredible talent as an artist is matched by her ability to nurture and inspire creativity. Over the last 2.5 years, Amelia has grown in confidence during her sessions. Lucy is super friendly, open and funny! She makes everyone feel at home in her studio and it’s a pleasure to bring Amelia to each of her sessions.

    Lucy has brought out the best in Amelia, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience so far. She constantly encourages Amelia and I would highly recommend Lucy to anyone looking for a tutor who genuinely cares about their students' growth and passion for art.”

  • Joe (age 12-17)

    “I wanted to share our incredible journey with Lucy's art lessons and how they transformed my grandson’s life. From a young boy to a young man who is autistic, he faced unique challenges; however, art became his sanctuary. Over the past few years, Lucy has provided patience, gentle guidance with his art, and a place where he blossomed with his wonderful art and found his voice. The more I think about joes journey, you really have helped more than you could ever know.”

  • Claire

    “What a fantastically gifted artist who is a patient and kind tutor. I'm in awe of her work and feel very pleased to be having drawing lessons from Lucy. I'm a complete and utter novice and Lucy made me feel relaxed and comfortable during my first lesson. Highly recommended.”

STUDIO OR ONLINE SESSION?

Studio sessions are for those who are relatively local or are willing to travel. I am based in Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK. I have a specifc corner of my studio equipped for teaching 1:1. We will work with a reference image on screen, and I will demonstrate on a spare piece of paper that you can then replicate, alongside verbal instruction and guidance. I provide all materials for the duaration of my studio sessions, a chance to test materials before you buy! All sessions are super relaxed and accompanied with a nice cup of tea!

Online sessions are my most popular, where no distance is too far. Wherever you are in the world, we can find a time to accomodate the both of us. From the comfort of your own workspace, I will have my demonstration piece visible from a birds eye view via video call, where I can zoom in on specific sections to reveal those vital details.

WHICH 1:1 SESSION IS RIGHT FOR ME?

One off session

Are you already a practicing artist that is just stuck on one particular section? Is there a certain fur type or colour that just won’t click? You most likely only need just a single 1 hour 1:1 session to get you going and feeling more confident.

Regular Sessions

Do you with to complete a whole drawing with expert guidance every step of the way? Are you a complete beginner who doesn’t know where to start? Then regular 1:1 sessions are for you. Enquire now to find out my regular availability, ranging from weekly, fortnightly and monthly sessions at time to suit us both.