FAQ

Drawing Academy Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Drawing Academy?

Drawing Academy is the online self-study drawing course and art community where you can learn how to draw anything you see or imagine, with the support of talented fine artists and professional art tutors. It continues the traditions of classical art education.

What will I get?

As a Drawing Academy student, you will receive:

• Lifetime membership
• 120 Drawing video lessons and bonus videos
• Numerous bonus art books and albums
• Unlimited individual support from Academy tutors
• Constructive critique of your artworks
• Answers to your art questions
• Advice for improving your drawing skills
• Members-only Newsletter
• Students Gallery
• Diploma of Excellence in your name

For how long does the Drawing Academy membership last?

As a Drawing Academy student, you will have a lifetime access to all drawing video lessons and bonuses. This also applies to a personal support from Academy tutors. There are no deadlines, no time pressure. You can enjoy the drawing course at your own pace.

How many drawing videos available in this course?

There are over 120 video lessons and bonus video in the Drawing Academy course.

How long are video lessons?

Many lessons come in multiple parts and last from several minutes to over one hour. It is not about how much time you will spend watching videos, but how much valuable information you will receive in those lessons. For example, some ten-minute Drawing Academy video on the unique topic that is not taught anywhere else is a much more valuable educational resource than some 2-hour long “watch me drawing” presentations you may find on YouTube. What you may learn in some short video in this course would take you weeks to practice to get the needed skills.

Are course videos available in other languages?

The Drawing Academy course is presented in English. Every video lesson comes with a full voice over text, so you could translate it if required.

Is this course suitable for beginners or advanced artists?

If art is your hobby, at Drawing Academy, you will find all you need to learn to get good understanding of constructive drawing, perspective, anatomy, tonal rendering, etc. It is suitable for complete beginners and intermediate artists.

However, if you want to achieve the advanced level of drawing skills and become a proficient fine artist, self-learning is not enough. You need a dedicated art teacher, who will assess your skills, give assignments, explain how to do them step by step, check your results and advise how to fix mistakes. Such personal tutoring service is provided in the Life Drawing Academy Correspondence Course »

Who are the course tutors?

All lessons are skilfully prepared and presented by professional fine artists and fine art teachers – Vladimir London and Natalie Richy.

Can I purchase this course as a gift?

Absolutely! The high-quality educational video lessons and bonuses are a great gift for the ones you love. When you purchase the membership for a relative or friend, please make sure to register an account in their name and let them know about it. You will be charged a membership fee for the duration of the course and your loved ones will be grateful to you for such a wonderful gift.

What art materials will I need for the drawing course?

If you have graphite pencils, drawing paper and an eraser, you are ready to start. Other art materials ate optional and we will advise what to get if extra supplies are required.

Can I take the Drawing Academy course for free?

Yes, you can! There are two ways to receive a full Drawing Academy membership free of charge:

1. Win the Drawing Academy Art Competition. We nominate a winner every three months. The competition rules are simple – publish your artwork and invite your friends to vote for you. A participant with the most social media engagement wins a Drawing Academy complete course. You can enter the Art Competition here »

2. Publish articles as a guest writer. This is a guaranteed way to get the Drawing Academy course for free! You can publish unique, relevant articles about fine art on our website and be rewarded with “How to Draw” video lessons. Every 5 articles you write will bring you 15 drawing video lessons. Publish your articles here »

Can I receive a constructive critique of my artwork?

You can submit your artwork for critique here. This service is unlimited, but only available to Drawing Academy students. In addition to professional feedback from tutors, you will also receive comments from our Art Community and visitors.

I’m not a member of the Drawing Academy. Can I still ask tutors art-related questions?

You are welcome to ask the tutors questions about art and drawing! Academy tutors are ready to help. The “Ask Tutors Questions” service is available to everyone. Ask tutors questions here »

Where can I see artwork from Drawing Academy students?

The Drawing Academy art community has the Student Gallery, where Academy members can exhibit their works of art, share their creative progress, and exchange opinions by commenting on each other’s artwork.

Are there any assignments for Drawing Academy students?

If you learn better by doing homework, you can follow the assignments provided in the course. You will then receive personal comment on your drawings from Drawing Academy tutors when you submit your drawings for critique. Alternatively, you are welcome to create and submit drawings of your choosing. Academy tutors will support you either way.

Do I have to draw what I see in the video lessons?

You should not copy what you see on the screen. We want you to learn good drawing skills. Copying will suppress your ability drawing from life, memory and imagination. The right way to learn from the video lessons is to watch them and take notes on the tips, methods and techniques and then use that information for making your own and original works of art.

When will I get the Drawing Academy Diploma?

You will receive the Drawing Academy Diploma of Excellence in your name after completing the 3-month course term.

Do I need to pass any exams to receive the Academy Diploma?

The Drawing Academy Diploma of Excellence is issued to commemorate your completion of the course. However, it isn’t just given away automatically! We want to make sure that you have benefited from your time with the Drawing Academy and will ask you to submit drawings created before, during and after the course together with your feedback on the education you received. There is no way to fail the exams.

Can I ask the Drawing Academy tutors my questions related to fine art privately?

Yes, you can. Please send us your enquiries regarding your fine art progress and we will ensure all your questions are covered. As the Drawing Academy student, you will have direct access to the Academy tutors via email and they will be able to solve all your art related questions and give you personal advice on your creative development.

Can I use iPad or other mobile tablets and devices to view Academy’s educational materials?

Yes, the Drawing Academy video lessons are compatible with all major browsers and devices.

Can I download Academy Videos to my computer?

All video lessons are streamed online and available for you at any time on any Internet connected device. As the Drawing Academy member, you have a lifetime access to all video lessons and bonus books you have paid for.

You cannot download the Drawing Academy video lessons. This policy protects our copyrighted products distribution. Any violation of this policy will be prosecuted in accordance with international laws.

What is the refund policy?

There are no refunds once you received the Drawing Academy membership. Our Sales and Refund policy is explained here.

Can I cancel my membership?

Yes. You can cancel your Drawing Academy membership at any time. cancellation will terminate your account, but it does not provide a refund.

Can I re-join the Drawing Academy after cancellation?

Yes, you can. Please note, the course price might go up in the future.

What if I have any technical questions?

We provide all necessary Customer Support.

I have a question that isn’t covered on this page.

Please contact us and we will be happy to help.