Sketch Academy

Hey Reader, It's been a while. Since I last emailed, I've been heads-down serving clients, traveling, drawing, and figuring out what comes next creatively. Before I get into a personal update, I wanted to let you know that I'll be teaching a FREE online sketchnoting workshop tomorrow! It's WORKSHOP WEEK! My sketchnoting workshop is Friday, June 5th at 8am pacific/11am eastern, and you can watch FREE! Learn more and RSVP Now for the personal update. Over the last year, I've found myself...

Hey there Reader,Sketching Retreat is happening THIS WEEK, and I wanted to pop in real quick with some important info! ICYMI: What is Sketching Retreat? A week (October 28 - November 2, 2025) of 50+ free, online video workshops from your favorite creators on drawing, painting, sketching, and using iPad apps to create! Workshops are about 30 minutes and focus on architectural and urban sketching. "How much is it?" FREE! After unlocking in the first three days, all workshops remain available to...

Hey there Reader,I have a secret project that I haven’t told you about yet… A few months ago, my friend David from Sketch Like an Architect asked me if I was interested in teaching at Sketching Retreat again this year (and I obviously said yes!) and now I’m excited to finally let you know: Sketching Retreat is officially open for registration! Sign Up Here Quick Facts about Sketching Retreat 2025 What is it? 50+ Free Online Video Workshops What will I learn? Drawing, painting, sketching, and...

Hello Reader, It's been a minute! I wanted to send a quick update about the goings-on around Sketch Academy and give a personal update.First, let's talk about my last email. I asked "Why are you on this email list, and what do you want to learn?", and you delivered! I got a huge variety of responses that were really helpful, and even hilarious! One person said they didn't know what sketchnoting was, but they really liked visual notetaking. 🙃 Here's some of the big takeaways: Sketchnoting is a...

Hey Reader, hope your summer is slow, enjoyable, and you're finding time to connect with the things you love doing most with the people you love the most! In today's Issue: Inspiring sketch: participants from our 3 week sketchnoting cohort Events + Updates: in-person Nature Journaling workshop Build a Daily Drawing Habit What I've been up to People I think you'd like: David Drazil Inspiring Sketch(es!) We just wrapped up 3 weeks of intensive sketchnoting with the "Start Sketchnoting" cohort,...

Hey Reader, now's the time to join our cohort if you've been wanting to learn to sketchnote! Info below... In today's Issue: Inspiring sketch: Claudio Nichele Events + Updates: Last chance to join the sketchnoting cohort starting on Monday! Workshop Week ends today What I've been up to: Grief, a trip, and work People I think you'd like: Jordan and Jillian of Loveleigh Loops Inspiring Sketch Today's sketch comes from Claudio Nichele! I met Claudio at the International Sketchnote Camp in 2024....

Hey Reader, Emily here with some updates! In today's Issue: Inspiring sketch: Meg Cloete Events + Updates: Learn sketchnoting! Registration for my live workshop and cohort are open Workshop Week ends today What I've been up to: A lot of nothing due to unfortunate circumstances People I think you'd like: Danny Gregory Inspiring Sketch Today's sketch comes from Meg Cloete! Want me to feature your sketch? Fill out this quick form Submit Your Sketch Here News + Updates LIVE WORKSHOP Learn to...

If you’ve been wanting to finally learn sketchnoting or build your drawing skills, I have something exciting to share: REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR NEW WORKSHOPS AND COURSES! Learn to sketchnote and draw... Your way! I just released three new courses and membership at Sketch Academy! Each is designed to help you grow your visual thinking and drawing skills, one step at a time. Check them out! Build a Daily Drawing Habit: A 30-day program to help you... well, build a habit of drawing daily! Every...

Happy Friday, Reader, I have some new programs launching next week, but I wanted to give you secret access to one thing early!👇 In today's Issue: Inspiring sketch: Amanda West Events + Updates: The Membership is OPEN NOW! New programs launch on Monday Workshop Week. Vault price is going up so act now for cheapest price! Sunday launch party. People I think you'd like: Becca Courtice of the Happy Ever Crafter and host of Workshop Week What I've been up to: Plein air painting Bike riding...