Create Artwork You’re Proud to Share

Clear, supportive teaching that helps hobby artists draw with confidence, accuracy, and enjoyment — whatever medium you love.

Hi There, I'm Phil Davies

I'm  the guy you'll have to put up with should you decide to join any of the courses here at Draw Awesome!

You might know me from another art-based website called ArtTutor (how many art websites does one person need?!) but more likely, you don't know from Adam. So here's my life story a bit about my background...

At school, I was considered quite good at art because I could shade things realistically. However, I was no better than anyone else at drawing from observation. I had to trace or use the grid method and I never used anything other than pencils.

About 15 years ago, I taught myself to draw by eye after a lot of studying and research. I've now been lucky enough to teach this to over 30,000 students.  

If you'd like to see some of my art and whether my style appeals to you, take a look at my Instagram page here: 

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Free Drawing Workshop: Start Drawing What You Actually See

Most adults can write without thinking — but drawing feels frustrating and unpredictable. In this free workshop, I’ll explain why that is and introduce three core skills that artists develop to draw more accurately and with greater confidence.

 

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Student Success Stories

Despite the fact most people hate talking on camera, over 80 of my students have sent in video testimonials. See them on the Wall of Love...

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Master The Art of Sketching

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Sketching Materials 

Are you a newcomer to sketching? This guide quickly explains some of the best materials to start your sketching adventure with!

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Sketching Ideas

Save hours scouring your brain and the Internet for inspiration! This free guide has over 100 prompts, tips and lists to get you sketching!

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Sketching Journal

Designed to last, the Sketch Awesome Sketching Journal has 56 high-quality, mixed-media pages and a versatile square format.

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Tips for Sketching Tricky Symmetrical Objects

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ArtKula — Create, Learn, and Grow Together

ArtKula is our free art community for hobby artists who want to enjoy the process of creating, try new approaches, and improve their skills in a supportive environment. You’ll find encouragement, inspiration, and a sense of belonging — from people who understand what it’s like to make art for the love of it.

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Make Your Drawings and Paintings Feel Balanced, Intentional, and Visually Strong

This guided course gives you a clear framework for improving composition in your drawings and paintings. Through practical lessons and visual examples, you’ll learn how to make confident design choices every time you sit down to create.

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The Free Draw Awesome App

The Draw Awesome app makes it easy to follow courses and share your artwork on your tablet or phone. Get it from the App or Play store...