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.
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
What's included in this course?
In this course, you will learn to view art not just as a means of expression but as a way to connect with your creative side in a relaxed and fun manner. You'll explore doodling as process art, focusing on the experience of drawing rather than the outcome. The exercises will help you overcome the fear of a blank page and allow you to create freely without worrying about mistakes.
As you progress, you’ll apply mixed media techniques to add depth and texture to your drawings, exploring themes like nature, animals, and everyday objects. Finally, you’ll learn to digitize your artworks and present them effectively on social media, sharing your creative process with a global art community.
- 98% positive reviews (80)
- 4,571 students
- 21 lessons (3h 43m)
- 11 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish, French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- 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.
Projects by course students
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
Yes, this course is designed for beginners with no prior experience in watercolor, hand lettering, or doodling. Step-by-step instructions and accessible projects make it easy for anyone to start creating art.
You only need basic supplies like watercolor paints, sketchbook or watercolor paper, markers, colored pencils, and brush pens. Dollar store art materials are encouraged to show creativity is accessible to everyone.
You'll learn how to create greeting cards, botanical still lifes, seasonal landscapes, patterns, and mixed-media artwork using watercolor, gouache, pens, and markers, along with techniques for loosening up and finding your unique style.
The course includes practical strategies and exercises to help you let go of perfectionism, embrace mistakes, and enjoy the creative process, making it easier to start and sustain an art practice.
Yes, the course features detailed, step-by-step instructions for making greeting cards, seasonal-themed art, and other simple watercolor and doodle projects suitable for beginners.
Absolutely! The course demonstrates how to layer and integrate watercolor, gouache, markers, and colored pencils to create vibrant, textured mixed-media artwork.
You'll explore techniques like hand lettering, doodling, pattern making, abstracting flower forms, nature sketching, and using natural elements for creative journaling.
Excellent cours ! Je me suis beaucoup amusé, c'est très varié !
Great course.
Acho que o curso é simples e estimulante para o que se propõe, ou seja, vencer o medo da folha em branco e testar, com liberdade, novas formas de expressão. Gostei bastante.
The instructor was calm and encouraging, which made it fun and less awkward to try new techniques. Thank you, Shayda!
Hola, aún no lo termino, pero hasta aquí viene bien.