Drawing course : Travel Journal
With this course, you will learn the different methods to create landscapes that you come across, starting from simple sketches to achieving complete drawings full of realism. Become a true artist-traveler capable of representing the environment around them with simplicity and depth. A curriculum specifically designed for lovers of drawing and nature. Learn the methods to organize your sketchbooks, make your first sketches, and go into the details to capture the authenticity of the landscapes that pave your way. Develop your sense of observation daily and keep a notebook handy to jot down the...
YOUR TEACHER: RAVEAU CAMILLE
Camille Raveau is an illustrator who studied the art of children's illustration. She is also the author of the Will & Isabelle illustrated book series. In addition to her experience in landscape themes, Camille can share her knowledge through her playful drawings, designed for both the young and the old.
How it works
Watch
Follow the videos at your own pace, wherever and whenever you like.
Practice
Do the exercises at your own pace, with your own materials.
Post optional
Want feedback? Share your work on the forum whenever you like.
Progress
A teacher from the team can help you improve, if that is what you are looking for. Otherwise, simply draw for fun.
The complete program
+14.8 h of lessons across 7 chapters, 35 videos and exercises.
1
Introduction
34 minIn this course, you will learn how to draw and capture the unique moments of your travels. You will explore the basics as well as the necessary materials to get started. Get your pencils ready!
2
Initial Sketches
1h49In this new chapter, you will learn how to create your first sketches: architectural, rural, and of living beings. This initial step into travel sketchbook drawing will allow you to learn more about the techniques to perfect your sketches.
3
The Color
2h45To enhance your illustrations, we will cover the coloring of your artworks. You will discover how to add colors for late afternoon, sunset, and night. Next, you will learn to add seasonal colors, such as those of autumn and winter. All these exercises will be accompanied by corrections to master your travel journals.
4
More Details
4h52To make your drawings more lively and authentic, you will learn how to add details to your illustrations. This chapter will show you how to create much more refined paintings, and then you will also learn to draw urban and natural landscapes with more details.
5
Advanced Techniques
1h24You will continue your learning of travel sketchbook drawing by exploring various techniques to perfect your drawings. You will learn how to create the same object, animal, or pose in particular. All of this will be accompanied by exercises and corrections to guide you as best as possible.
6
Road Trip and Keeping a Travel Journal
3h23It's time to set off on a road trip and keep your travel journal! You'll learn how to capture unforgettable moments throughout your journey, including drawing an airport, an airplane, a pizzeria, the Pantheon, and the Ponte Rotto.
7
Conclusion
5 minWe conclude this exciting training by reviewing all the techniques and tips covered in previous classes. You are now fully prepared to embark on an adventure with your travel journal to capture magical moments!
What you will learn in this course
Learn to capture the moment with your eyes and your pencil
Develop your sense of observation in daily life and a keen eye for the various elements that create an atmosphere, a decor
Learn to transpose the different plays of light from any landscape
Reviewed by your teacher
If you wish, a teacher looks at your drawings and answers your questions on the forum.
What our students created with this course
Who is this course for?
Average site rating 4.7/5
"first contact with a course, I'm eager to try the exercises, the presentation is simple, pleasant, the explanations are clear, easy to follow."
Reinette86 On 10/01/2026"The videos are clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. The advice is well conveyed, the practical applications are interesting and very useful, the various instructors on the site have always responded and advised me. Honestly, I love this..."
elisa02 On 02/04/2024"The training is excellent, but I would have liked a bit more feedback on my exercises."
art-diva On 10/03/2024"Superb training, I learned to better capture natural lights in my notebooks."
jade78 On 20/02/2024Continue with these courses
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Questions before you start
Yes. The course starts from scratch and guides you step by step.
No: the materials are presented at the start of the course, and you can begin with what you already have.
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