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A Beginner’s Guide To

Monochrome painting

painting in one color

7 modules and 26 video lessons that take you from choosing your color to the final touches, with the classical tradition as your guide.

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A Beginner’s Guide To

Architectural Illustration


Draw buildings in detail without feeling overwhelmed.

Build a strong foundation in architectural illustration with 5+ hours of beginner-friendly content and 35+ step-by-step video lessons to guide you.

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Why one color

Color is seductive — and it hides everything.

Take the rainbow away and what’s left is the painting itself: value, form, light and edge.

Why one color

Color is seductive — and it hides everything.

Take the rainbow away and what’s left is the painting itself: value, form, light and edge.

Your teacher

Hi, I’m Emma.

I’m a figurative oil painter based in New York City. My work explores the complexities of womanhood through contemporary interpretations of classical painting — vibrant pink worlds, feminine motifs and the language of storytelling.

I’m fascinated by duality: the way power and sexuality can sit alongside beauty, softness and traditionally “girly” traits. Figures, clothing, costume and stage-like poses let me explore those sides of identity — a little like a game of dress-up.

My background in painting, art history and education taught me to look closely at both the traditions behind a painting and the choices that make it feel contemporary and personal. That’s what I love sharing: using the language of classical painting to make work that’s uniquely yours.

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Paint With Me

Paint the figure — with one color (that looks like many).

I know how intimidating figurative painting can feel. You might love classical work but feel unsure about values, underpainting, or how to make it feel like you. I’ve been there myself, and that’s exactly why I made this course.

Monochrome Painting gives you a clear, step-by-step process — from your first color swatch to your final touches.

Step by step, you’ll research, sketch, build a reference and paint a complete figurative piece, learning a method you can bring to every painting after it.

What you'll unlock through the course

Draw Detailed
Architectural Buildings

Learn how to turn complex buildings into clean architectural drawings by mastering sketching, perspective, and linework techniques that feel structured and visually precise.

Build Depth,
Detail and Structure

Discover how to use line weight, texture, and spacing to create depth, guide the viewer’s eye, and bring clarity and structure to your architectural illustrations.

Develop Confidence
in Drawing Buildings

Combine sketching, inking, and detail techniques to complete architectural drawings you feel proud to share, while building a confident and repeatable creative process.

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What you’ll take with you

i.

A trained eye for value

Mix a full value scale in one color and use it so light, form and depth read clearly.

ii.

A method rooted in art history

Research, mood boards and sketches that connect your ideas to the classical tradition — and make them contemporary.

iii.

A finished figurative painting

Carry one painting from drawing and underpainting through to detail, texture and final touches.

COURSE CONTENT

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The course is divided into seven modules, each building on the one before. We start with materials and choosing your color, move through research and reference, then paint together from the first drawing to the final touches.

It’s made for painters who love traditional work with a bit of zest — whether you’re newer to oils or looking for a fresh way into figurative painting.

Working in one color keeps the focus on what matters most. As each stage comes together, you’ll feel your eye and your hand grow more confident.

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26
Video lessons
1
Finished painting
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In My Course, You'll Learn:

Modules 1 & 2

Introduction, Tools & Materials

A warm welcome, a little about me, and a map of where we’re headed together. 

Set up your paint, brushes and surface so the studio is ready before the first stroke.

Modules 3 & 4

Selecting your Color & Research

Color theory and history, mixing, and building value scales in the hue you choose. Look to art history and contemporary painting, build a mood board and begin sketching ideas.

❦ Modules 5 & 6

Reference, Beginning your painting

Tools and methods for taking your own photo reference and making digital mockups. Drawing and value work, underpainting, then establishing values and creating depth and form.

❦ Module 7

Finishing the painting

The detail layer, texture and final touches, and a moment to reflect on what you’ve made.

The curriculum

In my course, you'll learn

Every module ends with a guided exercise, so each new skill is practised before the next begins.

Horse Guards pen and ink drawing with drawing tools by Max Kerly

Your capstone: the Whitehall Horse Guards, London.

  1. 01

    Module 01

    Tools, materials and line confidence

    Set up your pens and paper, learn how to hold and move the pen, and build steady, controlled lines before you draw a single building.

  2. 02

    Module 02

    Choosing the right reference

    Learn to pick strong reference photos, avoid tricky angles, and simplify busy scenes, with London mini snippets showing how I choose a building and why it works.

  3. 03

    Module 03

    Structure and simple perspective

    Break buildings into simple shapes, use one-point perspective, and map accurate proportions into a confident underlying sketch.

  4. 04

    Module 04

    Clean inking and line weight

    Ink with control, vary your line weight, and turn your pencil structure into a clean, structured architectural illustration.

  5. 05

    Module 05

    Detail, texture and depth

    Explore texture techniques, build depth through layered linework, and add intricate detail without losing clarity or feeling overwhelmed.

  6. 06

    Module 06

    Capstone: the Whitehall Horse Guards

    Bring every stage together to draw the Horse Guards facade from start to finish, then refine, add optional colour, and prepare your artwork to share.

Included in My Course Fees

Foundations & Tools

We’ll begin by exploring the essential tools, techniques and basics you need to start your artistic journey. You’ll learn how to get the most out of the materials at your fingertips.

Hands-On Practice

Theory is helpful, but progress comes from practice! You’ll find plenty of practical exercises designed to help you improve, along with tips to make your artwork stand out.

Lifetime Access

Enrollment gives you unlimited, lifelong access to all lessons. Learn at your own pace, revisit tricky topics and take the course in small steps, even just a few minutes a day.

Learn Your Way

One of the greatest benefits of this course is flexibility. Watch lessons from any device, at home or on the go. Repeat them as many times as you need to master each step.

Creative Community

When you join the course, you’ll also join a group of students who share your passion. Exchange ideas, share progress, and connect with others who are walking the same path.

Personal Guidance

You won’t go through this journey alone. I’ll be here to support you with thoughtful feedback, helping you overcome challenges and stay fully motivated as you grow.

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Course Structure

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Bonuses

Extra content that you will get for free with the course!

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A Beginner’s Guide To

Architectural Illustration


Draw buildings in detail without feeling overwhelmed.

Here you will find two options that differ only in how you prefer to pay. The first option is a one-time payment and the second option is a monthly plan with three payments. The price shown below is in US Dollars, but you can complete your purchase using ANY currency.

Turn complex buildings into clean, detailed architectural drawings ✨

One-Time Payment

$297
$197

  • 6 Modules
  • 35+ Video lessons
  • 5+ Hours of content
  • 1 Complete Architectural Illustration Project from reference photo to finished artwork
  • 6 Guided Exercises to build confidence step by step
  • Step-by-step method from reference selection to clean linework and final details
  • Lifetime Access on any device
  • 14 day money-back guarantee
  • Bonus: Reference Photo Checklist PDF ($49) FREE
  • Bonus: Materials List with Budget Options ($49) FREE
  • Bonus: Extra Mini Project (Doorway/Window Tutorial) ($49) FREE

Total Value: $444

Special Price: $197

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3 Monthly Payments

$97
$67

  • 6 Modules
  • 35+ Video lessons
  • 5+ Hours of content
  • 1 Complete Architectural Illustration Project from reference photo to finished artwork
  • 6 Guided Exercises to build confidence step by step
  • Step-by-step method from reference selection to clean linework and final details
  • Lifetime Access on any device
  • 14 day money-back guarantee
  • Bonus: Reference Photo Checklist PDF ($49) FREE
  • Bonus: Materials List with Budget Options ($49) FREE
  • Bonus: Extra Mini Project (Doorway/Window Tutorial) ($49) FREE

Total Value: $444

Special Price: $67/m

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My guarantee for you

 If the course isn’t right for you, you can request a full refund within the first 14 days. I want you to feel good about joining — so give it a try and see the process first-hand.

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