Drawn to Wild
Fill Your Sketchbook with Wonder
Transform your artistic journey with 52 wildlife sketching lessons designed to build your skills, nurture your creativity, and deepen your connection to the natural world—all at your own perfect pace.
One lesson, one wild being, every week for a year.
Drawn to wild is a transformative, gentle, course that guides you through creating a complete sketchbook of 52 realistic wildlife portraits.
Develop the confidence, techniques, and joy that come from consistent, compassionate creative practice.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore.
All you need is:
A sketchbook
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A pencil.
That’s it. Truly.
The supplies are not what makes the magic, that, dear one comes from you.
Who Will Thrive in Drawn to Wild?
This gentle, year-long sketching journey welcomes you if:
You're a beginner who has always wanted to draw but finds blank pages intimidating
You're returning to art after years away and seeking structure to rebuild your confidence
You're an intermediate artist looking to develop a consistent wildlife sketching practice
You love wildlife and yearn for a deeper connection to the natural world
You're seeking a mindful practice that combines creativity with the calm focus of nature observation
You desire a sustainable creative routine that fits into your busy life—just one hour per week
Drawn to Wild meets you exactly where you are. With step-by-step guidance and a compassionate approach, you'll discover that creating beautiful wildlife sketches isn't about innate talent—it's about patient observation, gentle practice, and showing up for your creativity.
DTW took me from the basics to confident wildlife sketching with Natalie’s gentle guidance, clear instructions, and generosity of sharing. At the end of the year, what appeared from my humble pencil, is a sketchbook honoring the wild creatures.
I am amazed and proudly say “I did this”!
~ Cynthia
A year long journey of curiosity and compassion. Create a body of work by filling a sketchbook - 52 realistic wildlife portraits, one lesson per week for a whole year. Work at a gentle pace to grow your skills through consistent practice. Gentle, compassionate, but comprehensive guidance, and endless inspiration to unleash your creative freedom.
What Your Year of Wild Creativity Includes:
52 Complete Wildlife Sketching Lessons - One wild being each week, carefully chosen to build your skills progressively
Over 55 Hours of Real-Time Video Instruction - Watch every pencil stroke with detailed narration that explains not just what I'm doing, but why
Comprehensive Downloadable Workbook - Reference guides, technique explanations, and mindset prompts to support your journey
Curated Reference Collection - High-quality reference photos for each wildlife subject
Lifetime Access - Work at your own perfect pace, revisit lessons, and continue your practice for years to come
All you need to begin is a sketchbook and a pencil. The magic isn't in expensive supplies—it's in your willingness to observe deeply and connect with your wild heart.
Videos and coursework are best viewed on a desktop, laptop, or large tablet
Kind words from students
Gift of Confidence
“I am really glad that I took this course as a new year gift for myself. Natalie is a very good teacher, because even in an online class, she helped me understand and learn quite a lot about basics of sketching. I have never been into sketching, but thanks to Natalie I think I will be confident in sketching on my own too, just not there yet. Thank you Natalie!!”
— Swati
A deeply nourishing practice
“Engaging with DTW I recognise essential gifts which I received in the course, of self compassion, compassion for others. Sketching …both rather clumsy, great or ' ok' sketches pushed me beyond myself … to separate perhaps ego from the work, and so really see. The action of attempting each sketch becomes similar to a prayer … the act of seeking the healing between one's inner world and that glorious life beyond me. As a deeply nourishing practice Drawn to The Wild becomes a treasure and joy in my week ✨️ And I have a bundle of sketches, now very well loved. I will intend to sketch the world, alive”
— Merrill
definitely recommend
“I am really glad that i signed up for this course on a whim when I did not have a clue about sketching! Natalie has changed the way I looked at wild life sketching ! She has imparted her knowledge in an easy manner that made me more confident about the whole process. I would definitely recommend taking a course with Natalie if you want to learn to explore the art of sketching !”
— SZ
Your Artistic Journey Unfolds
Take lesson one to learn the basics, then dive in!
Set yourself a reminder to log in and do a new lesson each week, or do them whenever you have some time - work at the pace of you! All you need to do is show up for the self care practice that this is, and have compassionate courage to keep going.
A year long journey of curiosity and compassion. Create a body of work by filling a sketchbook - 52 realistic wildlife portraits, one lesson per week for a whole year. Work at a gentle pace to grow your skills through consistent practice. Gentle, compassionate, but comprehensive guidance, and endless inspiration to unleash your creative freedom.
The Drawn to Wild experience is designed to build your skills gradually while keeping each week fresh and inspiring.
What You'll Learn:
Fundamental Observation Skills - Discover how to truly see wildlife, noticing the details that bring your sketches to life
Structural Drawing Techniques - Learn to find the basic shapes that form every creature
Value and Shading Mastery - Develop your ability to create depth and form through thoughtful shading
Texture Techniques - Capture fur, feathers, and skin with realistic textures
Expressive Mark-Making - Build a vocabulary of pencil strokes that bring personality to your subjects
Composition Skills - Frame your wildlife subjects for maximum impact and interest
Creative Confidence - Perhaps most importantly, you'll develop trust in your own artistic voice
A Glimpse Into Your Weekly Practice
Each lesson follows a gentle, effective structure:
Connection & Introduction - Meet the week's wildlife subject and learn about their unique characteristics
Observation Guidance - I'll show you exactly what to look for in the reference photo
Step-by-Step Drawing Demonstration - Watch in real-time as I create the sketch, explaining every decision
Technique Focus - Each week highlights specific skills, from basic shapes to complex textures
Mindset Moment - Brief reflections to nurture the emotional aspects of creative practice
Completion Celebration - We finish each sketch together, appreciating the journey and result
"The weekly format makes this course so approachable. I never feel overwhelmed, and I'm amazed at how much my skills have developed through this gentle, consistent practice." — Liz
Drawn to Wild has become a benchmark for my creative journey. It has grounded my need for detailed drawing, strengthened techniques by repetition, and allowed me to become more curious and connected to my subjects in ways I never thought possible. All I want to do is observe longer and practice more, knowing the messaging to my hand and muscle memory is deeply enhancing my development as an artist. Because of this course and other tutorials by Natalie, I'm unexpectedly and happily becoming attached to my colored and graphite pencils.
~ Lori
Transform Your Artistic Practice, One Wild Being at a Time
The Power of Consistent, Gentle Practice
Drawn to Wild isn't about rushing to create perfect artwork. It's about showing up consistently for your creativity, developing both skills and mindset through regular practice. Just one hour a week—52 hours over a year—creates profound transformation.
Many students begin Drawn to Wild doubting their artistic abilities. By the halfway point, they're amazed at their progress. By completion, they've not only filled a sketchbook with wildlife they're proud to have honored, but they've also cultivated a sustainable creative practice that brings them joy.
Unfurl your wings here, beloved, you are home.
From Blank Pages to a Completed Wildlife Portfolio -
for less than $3 a week.
Imagine flipping through your sketchbook a year from now, seeing page after page of wildlife brought to life by your hand. Each sketch tells a story—not just of the wild being you've portrayed, but of your own growth, patience, and developing artistic voice.
This is the journey Drawn to Wild offers: a steady path from blank pages to a complete body of work that showcases both technical skill and heartfelt connection to the natural world.
"I never expected a simple sketching course to change my relationship with nature so profoundly. Now when I see wildlife, I notice details I would have missed before. It's like I've developed a new way of seeing the world." — Cheryl
A year long journey of curiosity and compassion. Create a body of work by filling a sketchbook - 52 realistic wildlife portraits, one lesson per week for a whole year. Work at a gentle pace to grow your skills through consistent practice. Gentle, compassionate, but comprehensive guidance, and endless inspiration to unleash your creative freedom.
Frequently asked questions
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Each lesson requires just 45-60 minutes of focused attention. The self-paced format means you can fit your sketching practice around your life—whether that's weekly, twice weekly, or whenever you have a quiet moment. There's no falling behind in Drawn to Wild.
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Realistic wildlife drawing isn't about talent—it's about observation and practice. I'll show you exactly what to look for and how to translate what you see onto paper. Many of my most successful students began convinced they "couldn't draw a straight line."
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Every lesson is designed with potential roadblocks in mind. I guide you through challenging areas step by step, and my detailed real-time demonstrations show you not just the successful marks, but how to recover from the less successful ones too. This course embraces imperfection as part of the creative process.
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Truly, just a sketchbook and pencil to start. While I love sketching with a single coloured pencil, and I demonstrate the final lesson with a few coloured pencils, all techniques work beautifully with just graphite. I believe the magic lies in your practice, not your supplies. A graphite pencil, or a few inexpensive kids coloured pencils from the grocery store are perfect!
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Absolutely not! If you can hold a pencil and have access to paper, this class is for your wild heart
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Certainly! If you could also credit me as inspiring your creation, and tag me so that I can cheer you on, that would be wonderful!
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The nature of this course means that all content is accessible immediately. While I wouldn’t want you to be unhappy, I cannot offer a refund on these courses. Contact me so we can chat about how to support you best.