Master your own pet portraits in as little as 8 weeks!

"I could never have imagined the joy that drawing animals would give me.
Your course has changed my life - thank you!”

- LYNNE B. (UK)

Turn beloved pets into beautiful portraits with my beginner-friendly courses…

Whether you’re a complete beginner or ready to grow as an artist, I can teach you all the essential tools and techniques to drawing beautiful, highly realistic pet portraits in colour pencil.

Learn at your own pace, with step-by-step guidance and enjoy lifetime access to all the materials.

Choose from three options below to get started!

  • Hand drawing a horse on paper, with a pencil, in an art studio with colored pencils in jars in the background.

    Pet Portrait Starter Kit

    Learn the ESSENTIAL tools and techniques to create beautiful, highly realistic pet portraits, how to make an income from your art and join a wonderful, supportive artist community.

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  • Woman in a blue shirt signing up for a mini course about creativity, surrounded by colored pencils.

    Pet Portrait Mini Kit

    Cover all the basics and make progress quickly with the mini-course - perfect for beginners!
    Upgrade to the full course whenever you're ready!

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  • Cover of a color guide book featuring various dog fur and eye colors with text overlay promoting the guide.

    Foolproof Pencil Formulas

    My EXACT colour pencil formulas for 20 common coat colours & 15 common eye colours.
    These PDF resources come with a quick-start guide, a guided tutorial and 3 special bonuses!

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Happy students…

  • A woman with long, wavy blonde hair smiling broadly, holding three pens, with a portrait of a black and white dog in the background.

    “I am loving the course! Even if English is not my first language I am able to understand 100%. Your explanations are very clear and your teaching method is great! I am really enjoying this process and watching and rewatching the course content. Thanks for all your support and encouragement!”

    Isadora W. (Brazil)

  • Close-up of a smiling woman with blonde hair, wearing earrings, with a black background.

    "I've only just started and I’ve already received such wonderful tips and information - worth what I paid for the entire course!! Thank you for such thoroughly planned lessons with intricate details. Your personality and delivery is amazing and easy to follow. I’m so excited for the rest!"

    Kasie C. (USA)

  • A woman with long, wavy gray hair smiling in an indoor setting.

    "I love what I am learning so far, you’re a great teacher! The hands-on practical approach works well for me. It’s also helpful to me to know what some of the common mistakes are and how or what to change to get the right results. Thank you!"

    Thea B. (USA)

  • A smiling middle-aged woman with short reddish-brown hair wearing glasses and a patterned brown top with floral design.

    "Before I started the course, I could never have imagined the joy that drawing animals with Charlotte would give me. It has changed my life - thank you so much!"

    Lynne B. (UK)

  • “I have already learned so much! Charlotte has made the learning easy by creating detailed follow along videos and supports her students by responding quickly to any obstacles we may face. Thank you, Charlotte! I am looking forward to my new venture as a pet portrait artist.”

    Donovan A. (USA)

  • Close-up of a woman smiling with a man partially visible beside her, both in indoor setting.

    "I highly recommend Charlotte's course. I've made so much progress - now people see my work and say "WOW!"

    Luna F. (USA)

  • Smiling woman with short, layered blonde hair, wearing small earrings, standing outdoors against a cloudy sky

    “Charlotte is a very experienced artist. She gives good, clear advice, and her courses are great to follow. They are well documented and if you have a question she will answer quickly. I would recommend her to anyone that likes to draw! Great job Charlotte!”

    Monique R. (Netherlands)

  • Close-up of an elderly woman with short gray hair, wearing glasses and a small red bindi on her forehead, at an outdoor event during evening or night.

    "Charlotte is always there to sort out doubts and queries. Not only is she an excellent artist, but she's also an approachable and selfless teacher, guide and mentor."

    Monali B. (India)

  • Middle-aged woman with glasses, long wavy hair, and tattoos on her arms, sitting at a desk, smiling, and drawing with a pencil.

    "Signing up for Charlotte's course was the best decision - I've learnt so much more about colored pencils than I ever expected and have come away with new skills and confidence in my work. Thank you for the experience!"

    Cheryl S. (USA)

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