Walid El Youssoufi

Feeling overwhelmed every time you pick up a pencil or brush? Do your drawings feel a little flat, but you're not sure how to fix it? You're not alone. Every great artist started right where you are, and the secret to their progress wasn't just "talent" it was understanding the foundations.

Hi, I'm Walid, and I've been where you are. For the past 10 years of my digital art journey from when I was 8 to now, I've learned that mastering the fundamentals is what transforms hesitant beginners into confident creators. My online lessons are designed to cut through the confusion and give you a clear, structured path to seeing real improvement.

What My Lessons Are Like: A Clear Path from "I Can't" to "I Did!"
My teaching philosophy is built on three pillars: Structure, Support, and Simplicity.

The Format: Interactive, Live & Personalized

Weekly Live Sessions (60-75 minutes): We meet via video call in a small group (or one-on-one). This isn't a pre-recorded lecture! It's a live, interactive workshop where you can ask questions, get immediate feedback, and draw along with me.

Structured, Progressive Curriculum: We don't just jump around randomly. We follow a proven learning path, starting with the most critical fundamental and building from there:

Shape & Form: From flat shapes to 3D objects.

Line & Contour: From scratchy lines to confident mark-making.

Value: The magic key to making your art look solid and real.

Colour: Understanding hue, saturation, and value without the overwhelm.

Composition: Learn how to arrange your elements to create compelling art.

Practical, "Real-World" Homework: After each lesson, you'll get a focused, achievable assignment to practice what you learned. The goal isn't to create a masterpiece every time, but to build muscle memory and understanding.

The Content & Dynamics: It's a Workshop, Not a Lecture

I Demo, You Draw: I'll share my screen and my drawing tablet, breaking down each concept into simple, manageable steps. You'll see exactly how I approach a problem, from the first sketch to the final shading.

Constructive, Kind Feedback: This is the heart of the learning process. I provide specific, actionable feedback on your work not just "that looks good," but "the form on this cube is great, let's try making the cast shadow a bit softer to really ground it." We learn as much from each other's work as we do from our own.