Online Art Academy

The Fastest Path to Art You’re Proud Of.

Expert instruction, live feedback from Lisa, and courses that are yours to keep. Everything you need to make art feel as easy as breathing.

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The Academy

It’s easy. You just haven’t been shown yet.

Most art courses dump techniques on you and hope for the best. I teach differently: one skill at a time, each building on the last, with real feedback on your work. Not theory; practice. Not “watch me draw”; draw alongside me.

The Course Library

26 courses, one cozy library.

Each course develops a specific skill, producing a real outcome and a noticeable difference in your work. Every course is yours to keep, and Artisans get each one at half price.

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Meet Your Instructor

The friend who finally makes it click.

Lisa Mitrokhin in her studio

I’ve been drawing since I was three years old. I have a master’s degree in fine art and years of teaching experience in real classrooms, online, in groups, and one-on-one. Between Udemy, Skillshare, and my YouTube channel I’ve helped more than ten thousand artists pick up their pencils and start creating, and the Academy is where I go deeper: structured courses, live sessions, and real feedback on your work.

I built this academy to combine everything I’ve learned into courses that are easy to follow and get you to results fast. I won’t hand you a 40-hour lecture series or tell you that a single program track will take you four years to complete. I’ll show you the one thing to focus on, watch you try it, and tell you what to adjust. Then we’ll move on to the next thing. I teach the way that the artist brain learns, and that’s why it works.

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Real Results

See the difference.

We have every student draw or color the capstone piece when they start a course. When they finish, they do it again. The difference speaks for itself.

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Metallic Effects Masterclass
“I knew my metals looked off but couldn’t figure out why. Lisa’s approach clicked, and now I use it everywhere, regardless of the medium.”
Arwen O. before
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The Easy Way to Draw Faces
“I came into this program as a colorist with no drawing skills at all, and I was shocked to discover that, with Lisa’s teaching, I am actually very good!”
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The Fundamentals of Drawing
“I wanted to draw my own stories, not just color someone else’s. Lisa got me started, and now I can’t stop!”
Membership

Learn from Lisa, live every month.

A membership for artists who want real teaching, real feedback, and a community of people learning alongside you.

Save two months with annual billing
The Academy
$49 /month
Pay annually and get two months free
$490 /year
Two months free

Becoming an Artisan changes what you do in the studio. A live class with Lisa each month, her eyes on your work, and a private community of makers who take their craft as seriously as you do.

Courses

  • Half price on every course, yours to keep
    Buy any course Lisa has made for half the public price. It stays in your library even if you leave the Academy.
  • Build new courses with Lisa
    Join each new course while Lisa builds it live, at 75% off, and keep the finished course.

Live with Lisa

  • Monthly live teaching session with Lisa ($247/mo value)($2,964/yr value)
    Lisa teaches a focused technique or subject step-by-step each month. Walk away with a skill you can put to work in your next piece.
  • Monthly live coaching session with Lisa ($247/mo value)($2,964/yr value)
    Bring whatever you’re working on. Lisa looks at your actual piece, in real time, and tells you what’s working, what’s holding it back, and exactly what to do next. It’s the kind of direction no tutorial or video can give you, and the single fastest way to actually improve.

Resources

  • Reference photo library ($147/mo value)($1,764/yr value)
    Skip the hours searching for the right reference; every photo is pre-tested for the tonal range colored pencil needs
  • Lisa’s Palette Vault, updated monthly ($127/mo value)($1,524/yr value)
    Stop guessing which colors work together. Every palette is tested by Lisa on real projects, with exact pencil numbers for popular brands. New palettes added every month so your options keep growing.
  • 300+ coloring pages from Lisa’s books ($500+ value)
    High-quality PDFs from Lisa’s entire published coloring book catalog, ready to print and use
  • 50+ coloring pages from Lisa’s videos ($750+ value)
    Direct download access to every coloring page featured in Lisa’s YouTube videos
  • Exclusive coloring pages each month ($60+/mo value)($720+/yr value)
    Original coloring pages drawn by Lisa just for Artisans, not available anywhere else (typically one per week)
  • 25+ full-length uncut videos ($750+ value)
    Watch Lisa’s complete drawing and coloring sessions, hours of uncut footage so you can follow every decision and technique in real time
  • Downloadable course checklists ($95 value)
    A growing library of printable guides on everything from organizing your supplies to building better creative habits
  • Growing reference library
    Every live class, palette, reference pack, and coloring page stays in your library and grows each month, yours to revisit for as long as you’re a member

Community

  • Private member community ($47/mo value)($564/yr value)
    A private circle of Artisans working through the same challenges as you, with Lisa active and weighing in
  • Your work, Lisa’s Pick of the Month
    Each month Lisa selects one Artisan’s piece for a public breakdown. Only Artisans are eligible, and your piece could be next.
  • Student gallery features
    Your best work may be showcased on our website for the world to see
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Private Instruction
From$250/month
Tailored to your goals

Everything in The Academy, plus Lisa as your personal instructor. Limited to five students at a time.

Personal teaching

  • Up to four private lessons each month
    Work one-on-one with Lisa on exactly what you need, scheduled around your life
  • Custom learning program
    Stop wondering what to practice next; Lisa builds a plan matched to your goals and adjusts it as you grow
  • Priority message attention from Lisa
    Lisa is active and available to help all members, but private students get priority attention

Growth track

  • Detailed progress tracking
    Lisa monitors your development and shifts the plan so you’re always working on what matters most
  • Portfolio development
    Build a cohesive body of work with Lisa’s direction, whether for personal pride or professional goals
  • Personalized supply recommendations
    Stop wasting money on the wrong materials; Lisa tells you exactly what to use for your style
Frequently Asked Questions

We’re here to help you decide.

I’m a complete beginner. Is this for me?
Yes. Several of Lisa’s courses start from zero. The community includes artists at every level, and Lisa’s live sessions welcome all questions regardless of experience.
What if I only want one course?
Buy it on its own. Every course is available individually and is yours to keep. If you want more than one, Artisans get every course at half price, plus monthly live teaching and coaching with Lisa and a growing library of resources.
How do the live sessions work?
Artisans get two live sessions with Lisa every month. One is a focused teaching session where Lisa breaks down a technique or subject step-by-step. The other is a coaching session where you bring your work and Lisa gives you direction on what to fix and where to take it next. Both are live, both are recorded and added to your library, and you can join from any web browser on any device.
What’s the cancellation policy?
Cancel anytime. No contracts, no penalties.
Do I need expensive supplies?
No. Lisa teaches with commonly available brands. She recommends a starter set in her beginner courses, and the Palette Vault includes brand and color number references so you can use whatever pencils you have.
What if I already bought courses?
You keep every course you purchased; that doesn’t change. Sign in at academy.itseasytodraw.com or tap the Client Portal button in the nav bar to access your library anytime.
Do I get to keep the courses if I cancel?
Yes. Every course you buy is yours to keep, whether you paid the public price or the Artisan price. If you became an Artisan before October 23, 2026, the courses that came with your membership stay open to you while you’re a member.
Still have questions?
We’re happy to help. Use the chat bubble in the bottom-right corner to talk with us live. A real person from our team can jump in anytime.

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