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I believe anyone can learn to sketch. It’s not a natural talent; it’s a craft, like learning how to bake bread or play badminton. An artist is someone who practices art, and you develop better skills and confidence as you practice over time. 
 
But following along with YouTube tutorials isn’t enough. It’s hard to know what skills you’re missing and tends to teach you how to draw in someone else’s style. Instead, I want you to find a sense of play in your sketching practice and develop your own unique sketching style! To do that, you need focused courses that teach you the right sketching techniques at the right time, with personalized feedback and community support. 
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Welcome

to Brave Brushes Studio

Brave Brushes Studio is the best membership for amateur artists and urban sketchers. I will help you to master the necessary sketching skills by providing you with guided lessons, feedback and the support of a friendly community, so that you can sketch regularly and improve your technique consistently. And, most importantly, enjoy your art practice!

This membership is for you if:

YOU WILL LEARN

  • to use your materials with confidence. Take courses specifically focused on watercolor, gouache, alcohol markers, colored pencils, ink and mixed media.
  • specific sketching techniques to improve your sketches in concrete ways over time. Curated courses on perspective, color theory, sketching people and so much more teach you foundational skills that build on each other over time.
  • to develop your own unique sketching style. By applying the techniques you’ve learned to sketch your own reference photos, you’ll naturally develop your own unique style over time.
  • to enjoy the sketching process. That’s the secret to continuing to sketch in the long term: discovering a sense of play when you’re sketching, so that you enjoy the process no matter the result!

GET

immediate access to:

  • focused short-courses: In more than 20 focused courses of 4-5 lessons each, you’ll learn specific sketching techniques, including the basics of urban sketching, perspective, color theory and so much more.
  • a curated resource library: Complete workshops with different materials, including watercolor, gouache, alcohol markers and colored pencils. You also have access to my Skillshare courses, plus replays of all live events.
  • monthly live sketching sessions: Practice specific sketching skills with other members while getting feedback in real time.
  • monthly live Q&A Events: Learn from other members, and receive personalized feedback on your artwork and guidance on what skills to focus on next.
  • a supportive community: Share your art, encourage other members on their sketching journeys and practice self-compassion in our private Facebook group.
  • an exclusive weekly newsletter: Each newsletter celebrates members’ art and the progress you’re making, together with tips to help you overcome common challenges and sketching inspiration.

It's nice to meet you!

I’m Julia Henze, an artist, urban sketcher and art teacher dedicated to guiding you on your creative journey. I believe anyone can learn to draw. By teaching you essential skills like perspective, compostion and color theory, I’ll help you unlock your creativity and find peace and joy in the process. Drawing is for everyone, and I’m here to help you realize that it’s for you too!

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What my students say about Brave Brushes Studio

Since 2021, I’ve been exploring drawing and followed various tutorials on YouTube, but my work always had a somewhat childlike feel.

Annemarie Slotboom

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FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers
✔️ Absolute beginners. My Foundations Roadmap will take you step-by-step through the foundational sketching skills you need to start urban sketching. After a few months, you have a solid foundation to start experimenting more in your sketching practice and developing your own style.
 
✔️ Amateur artists with some sketching experience. Explore new materials, learn new sketching techniques and foster a new sense of play in your sketching practice. Some Brave Brushes members have been part of the community for more than two years, so the membership also includes more intermediate, focused courses on subjects like painting white objects, two-point perspective and painting water.
 
✔️ Artists who are looking to expand their sketching practice by trying a new material or sketching different subjects. For example, if you’re a watercolor artist who usually paints botanicals, you may be interested in my courses on alcohol markers or sketching people.
I suggest committing 3 to 5 hours per month to get the most out of your membership. That gives you time each month to join the Live Sketching Session and the live Q&A (or watch the replay) and complete a course of 4 to 5 pre-recorded, weekly lessons, for example on color theory or one-point perspective.
 
However, you can choose to take the courses at your own pace and spread them over a longer period of time. And if you want to spend more time in the community, I’m confident there are plenty of courses, workshops and challenges to keep you engaged!

Yes, once you subscribe you’ll receive immediate access to all content. That includes access to more than 20 focused courses to practice an aspect of urban sketching, all my Skillshare courses and standalone workshops, recordings of more than 20 live sketching sessions and Q&A sessions, and my friendly Facebook community for members.

Our monthly live sketching sessions and Q&A calls are generally held in the evenings on Central European (CET) time.
 
All live sessions are recorded and uploaded to the website the next day. And you’re always welcome to submit a question for the Q&A and watch the replay later.

You can cancel your membership at any time, without any cancellation fees. You’ll continue to have access to the site until the end of your current payment term.

Your course progress will be saved when you cancel your membership. If you rejoin Brave Brushes Studio later, you can pick up where you left off.

My first drawing I was truly proud of was a mushroom in gouache. Then I discovered Julia on Instagram – her colorful art immediately caught my eye. In February 2023, I joined Brave Brushes Studio, and I haven’t regretted it for a second!

There are so many lessons available now—covering materials, monthly adventures with weekly themes, and specific techniques. I’ve followed a lot of these lessons and learned far more than I ever did from random online tutorials. Julia explains everything so clearly, giving tips on improving your drawings, adding depth, and refining your work. The Facebook group is also a great place to share your work and get inspired by others. And the live Zoom sessions? They’re not only fun but also a wonderful way to connect with the friendly and supportive community.

I’ve even met some fellow members in person when Brave Brushes turned one! I’ve also attended two of Julia’s in-person workshops on watercolor techniques and urban sketching, and they were absolutely worth it. Julia is always there to help, answer questions, and guide you in the right direction.

Looking back at my drawings from three years ago, the difference is enormous. I’m developing my own style now and experimenting in my own way rather than just copying others. But there’s always more to learn, so I’m definitely sticking with Brave Brushes!

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