From Total Beginner to Full Sketchbook
A course by Shayda Campbell , Artist and content creator
Build creative confidence as you draw, doodle, and paint using mixed media techniques.

Build creative confidence as you draw, doodle, and paint using mixed media techniques.
This course will guide you through the process of filling your sketchbook with personal art. You'll learn to embrace the artistic journey by using drawing and doodling as tools to unlock your creativity. It's not about the final result, but rather about enjoying each line and color you add. Through practical exercises, you'll explore topics like flowers, animals, and everyday objects, developing a unique style that grows throughout the course.
Shayda Campbell, a renowned content creator, will be your guide. Shayda has built a thriving community on platforms like YouTube and Instagram, where she shares her playful and accessible approach to art. By the end of the course, you'll also learn how to digitize your works and share them on social media, turning your sketchbook into an online gallery.
What will you learn in this online course?
21 lessons & 11 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (47)
- 3,051 students
- 21 lessons (3h 43m)
- 11 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
The final project will be a sketchbook filled with unique drawings and doodles that reflect your personal style and artistic progress.
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at people passionate about drawing and creativity, whether beginners or more experienced, who want to explore art as a daily practice. It’s perfect for those looking to unlock their creativity without worrying about perfection, enjoying the process, and filling pages with personal art.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is needed, just a sketchbook, pencils, markers, and a willingness to experiment with different materials like watercolors or colored pencils.
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Shayda Campbell
A course by Shayda Campbell
Shayda Campbell is a Canadian artist and content creator known for her process-oriented approach to art. Throughout her career, she has inspired thousands through her YouTube channel and Instagram, where she shares drawing techniques and creative exploration with a passionate community. Shayda strongly believes that art is for everyone and specializes in making the creative process accessible to all skill levels.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Doodles... Doodles... Doodles
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What Is Doodling
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Materials
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Overcoming the Fear of Drawing 1
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Overcoming the Fear of Drawing 2
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Overcoming the Fear of Drawing 3
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Overcoming the Fear of Drawing 4
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U3
A Joyful Sketchbook
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Practical Sketchbook Prompts 1
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Practical Sketchbook Prompts 2
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Practical Sketchbook Prompts 3
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Practical Sketchbook Prompts 4
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Doodling Flowers 1
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Doodling Flowers 2
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Doodling Animals
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Doodling Objects
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U4
Doodling Portraits
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Doodling People
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Adding Environments
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U5
Sharing Your Art
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Sharing Your Art to Build a Community
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Art for Everyone
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Meditative Art
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FP
Final project
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Doodles from hobby to business
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
kattia.deg
Great course! Really loved the freedom of watercolor. You can finish your sketchbook easily with the help of this course.
dukatto
If you are a beginner, or if you haven't been drawing for a while, it's a great place to start. You won't turn into a pro just by taking the course but you will surely be reminded how much fun doodling and playing around with colours can be. I also think it can be a good option for art teachers who work with young students, to loosen up a bit and find inspiration for more playful and fun exercises
The teacher is very nice and somehow creates a very supportive vibe)
d76j7bgwnw
PlusI signed up to this course for $1.99. I haven’t had a chance to use it but nowhere on this page does it warn you about ongoing subscriptions. Today I was charged $333.00 and this was taken from my bank account. I am unable to request a refund unless I live in Mexico, Colombia or Brazil. I supposedly for $333 I get 12 credits to see a course of my choice. Anymore will cost me $6.99. What the f@@#$ do I get for $333. I didn’t authorise this payment it has been taken from my account legally.
erika_vaz
Estou amando fazer esse curso!
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nicole.gregory91
Really enjoyed this course! Shayda is an excellent teacher and her style is very calming and inspiring. The course is well laid out and the projects are fun and doable. Also a good variety of projects to try. I highly recommend this course.