Learn to draw
with confidence — at your own pace
1:1 online drawing sessions for beginners, intermediates,
and advanced artists.
Who is this for?
This is for you if:
➡️ You want to draw but don’t know where to start...
➡️ You feel stuck and unsure how to improve...
➡️ You want personal feedback, not tutorials...
➡️ You enjoy learning slowly and with support and accountability...
Beginners Course
This course is for anyone wanting to learn from scratch or with a little experience.
Intermediate Course
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Advanced Course
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Why 1:1 works
Over the years, I've done a large number of YouTube tutorials, and though there's loads of value there, I've found that I've learnt best when I've been able to speak to the person teaching me. I've never forgotten the lessons i've learned in person, because I was able to ask questions and get feedback and have a conversation around the thing I was learning, which I find helps things stick. Then there's the accountability you get from someone expecting you there, I find this really helps me commit to learning something, its way too easy to not show up for another tutorial when no one other than you expects you there. Working 1:1 also helps build confidence in what you are learning much quicker than when you are learning solo.
Hi 👋 I'm Tom Cole
Hi, I'm Tom (Clo-ho-sy (an Irish family name I inherited)) Cole, an Illustrator and Artist living and working in Brighton. I have worked across many forms of Illustration and in Animation production over the last 15 years. I work in Photoshop and Procreate mostly. I love painting skies and the natural world—it’s my biggest source of inspiration. I teach drawing in a practical, supportive way — focused on the process of learning, rather than the final result.
15+ years of professional illustration industry experience.
Specialising in Photoshop and Procreate.
A love for composition and light.
Beginners.
Learn to Draw: Foundations
5x face-to-face lessons where we cover the basics.
Composition & Thumbnails
Drawing Basics: Shape & Form
Tone & Values
Observation Techniques
Drawing Together: Final Piece
Who it’s for: Complete beginners / rusty artists.
Intermediate.
Learn to Draw: Illustration Principles
5x face-to-face lessons where we cover:
Composition & Values for Storytelling
Silhouette, Drama & Directing the Viewer
Colour: Mood, Harmony & Narrative
Framing, Depth & Atmosphere
Critique & Refinement: What’s Working and What’s Not
Who it’s for: People who are already drawing/illustrating but want to level up their visual storytelling.
Advanced.
Learn to Draw: Painting Atmospheric Skies and Landscapes
5x face-to-face lessons where we cover:
Timeless Rules: Composition, Perspective, Values
Painting Skies
Painting Mountains & Natural Forms
Putting It All Together
Choose Your Path: Seascape or City scene
Who it’s for: Students/Artists/Illustrators who want to improve how they paint environments and develop their atmospheric style.
1x Coaching Call
A single coaching call.
1x face-to-face call, 45mins, where we can cover:
A particular project or problem in making artwork
Review your portfolio
Get advice on techniques
A class tailored to your request
Who's this for? Anyone who would like to book one
What's your teaching style?
I provide a friendly and relaxed space to learn. The first 5 minutes are mostly introductions or catching up on last week. I like to spend 10-15 minutes explaining the next concept, talking through a PDF. Then 30-40 minutes of practical drawing exercises with space for questions and a final 5-10 mins looking back on what we learnt and discussing next steps.
I use visual aids to help teach core concepts
For each class I provide a pdf to talk through that you can keep and refer back to the lessons forever
Learning the concepts and then having a go at putting them into practice yourself is the best way to cement them into the memory.
How the sessions work
1:1 online sessions arranged after booking
Tailored to your level: beginner, intermediate, or advanced
Practical homework between sessions (optional but recommended)
Get a taster for the sessions FREE...
Sign up here and get 5 emails giving you a flavour of what's included in the sessions. I've included some of my most valuable and useful tips and tricks for learning to draw. Along with a bunch of free resources.
Testimonials
"Tom is a fantastic teacher! He’s very patient and always takes the time to answer every question. He provides strong foundational skills to build on, and his approach is helpful no matter what stage of drawing you’re at."
- S B
"Tom has been so generous with his time, sharing his knowledge and providing tips and process videos specific to my individual project requirements. I really recommend working with Tom if you want to level up your illustrations."
- J D
Watch me talk about coaching
Common Questions?
Here are some answers for common questions. Anything need clarifying, reach out to me at [email protected]
I like to use Google Meet, though other platforms can be used. We'll arrange a time to meet for a first session and take things from there. Upon booking, I'll ask you to send me some examples of your work over email and your website if you have one or social profile, and some description of what you want help with. I'll make a PDF we'll work through for each session.
Session times will be arranged via email once booking is complete. We can arrange the first session and then find a time for subsequent sessions. I usually prefer to do sessions in the evening but can accommodate daytime sessions too. I am in the London GMT timezone.
No, you are welcome to do these classes in any medium you are comfortable with. I have experience with digital and traditional media. So Photoshop and Procreate. Pencil, coloured-pencils, pen and ink, gouache, watercolour, acrylic, oils, pastels.
Yes! I strongly believe that with practice and guidance and knowledge of drawing principles, your drawing or your work will improve over these sessions.
You are welcome to use the medium/s that you most like to work with. I mostly work in Photoshop and Procreate, working digitally. But I have done sessions with people who use all sorts of media. I am familiar with drawing with pencil, pen and ink, colour pencil, pastels, paints - gouache, watercolour, acrylic, oil.
It is encouraged to explore and work on your drawing at any level; you can be a complete beginner who has never drawn before or someone with plenty of experience. Drawing is a skill; it can be learned like any other skill, and with practice and support, you'll get better. It does require a good investment of time and energy, so do expect if you have no prior drawing experience, for it to take time.
Yes of course. I will refund any sessions not completed. I need to cover my time so if I spend an hour on a call this can't be refunded, but subsequent calls cancelled will be. The package price will be split across the number of sessions and the refund will reflect the amount of calls not completed.
Learning to draw from scratch or working on improving your drawing is a hugely rewarding experience and a highly valuable skill. I strongly feel that drawing is a deeply personal and human act that comes through YOU and your personality. Learning how to express your creativity is a great joy. I also believe artwork made by humans will continue to be valued and highly sought after as we move into this new chapter. People will always want to look at and surround themselves with, work that comes from humans. It holds a story of the person who made it.
Also, drawing for me has been a wonderful way to spend my time. Slowing down, observing the world and translating it onto canvass/paper/screen is a truly mindful and joyful act. I will continue to do it irrespective of if I am paid to do it, purely for the enjoyment of it. But I am sure it will continue to meet both needs and can do for you too.
Get a taster for the sessions...
Sign up here and get 5 emails giving you a flavour of what's included in the sessions. I've included some of my most valuable and useful tips and tricks for learning to draw. Along with a bunch of free resources.
Find out more and Book a session
Visit the links below where you can book and take things from there! Hope to meet you soon!
Thanks!
Tom