Join the Reference to Reality Challenge and level up your drawing from photo to real life in 10 Days

From reference to reality Challenge

The Reference to Reality Challenge 

10 Days of transforming your drawing study from images to real life..

June 15th - 26th - Weekdays - 12pm UK Time.


Available on REPLAY - JOIN ANYTIME!

✨ THE Reference to Reality CHALLENGE ✨


Learning to Draw What's In Front Of You!


You've been drawing from photos and PDFs and they're a brilliant starting point.

But there's a big leap between copying a reference image and stepping out into the real world with your sketchbook. This challenge is designed to bridge exactly that gap.

Over 10 focused days, we'll be making the transition from drawing with a reference image to drawing directly from your surroundings. Whether you're stood in a garden, a café, a park, or your own living room — you'll learn how to look at the world around you and translate it onto the page with confidence.

This isn't about perfection. It's about giving you the tools, mindset, and methods to trust your eye and your hand — wherever you find yourself with a sketchbook.

No matter your level, this challenge will help you:

Trust your eye when drawing from your actual viewpoint
Break the habit of needing a photo to get started
Build on your existing PDF and course study
Grow your confidence drawing in real-world settings

Here’s How It Works...

This is not random drawing it’s a stacked, step-by-step learning process:

  Daily 20-minute lessons: Small, focused sessions that fit into any schedule.

  Process-driven approach: Lessons build on each other so you see real progress fast.

 Neurological programming: Learn why your brain reacts the way it does on paper and how to work with it, not against it.

  Range of subjects: Keep it fresh with varied topics. You’ll never get bored.

  Mindset + methodology: Tips to stay motivated, overcome perfectionism, and maintain momentum.
Patrick Jones - Course author

Stay Accountable in Our Drawing Community

You’re not doing this alone. Connect with other participants, share your progress, and get feedback in a supportive community environment.

  • Stay motivated with group accountability
  • Share your sketches and see others’ work
  • Celebrate your 10-day transformation together

What You’ll Achieve during the challenge.

By the end of the challenge, you will:

 Have a completed sketchbook full of 10 drawings
 Understand core drawing concepts including what the basic principles of drawing are, thoughts on composition, and more.
 Build confidence and momentum to keep drawing beyond the challenge

 Learn methodology, mindset, and momentum strategies for long-term progress
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Who This Challenge Is For

  • Beginners who want a structured approach to drawing
  • Hobbyists looking to establish a daily habit
  • Anyone who wants to draw more consistently, confidently, and creatively

No previous experience required. If you can commit 20 minutes a day, this is for you.

What's included?

Your investment includes:

All content needed to get going

Includes all images and video tutorials to the Vase of Flowers drawing challenge

exclusive access to bonuses

Full access to all bonus lessons, community, and resources

a transformative journey

Transform your drawing skills and confidence in just 5 days

PLUS........

Emily is going deeper this month with the Real Life Drawing Mastermind taking place inside the Annual Scratch to Sketch Hub. 

Loved the challenge and ready to take your real-life drawing practice further?

Upgrade to annual membership and gain exclusive access to my newest mastermind, a deeper, more immersive programme dedicated entirely to drawing from life.

The mastermind goes beyond the challenge framework, giving you longer sessions, more complex subjects, and a structured curriculum designed to truly transform the way you see and draw the world around you.

Full access to the Real Life Drawing Mastermind programme.
Deeper dives into observational drawing, composition, and technique.

Join the Reference to Reality Challenge and level up your drawing from photo to real life in 10 Days

The reference to reality Challenge

The Reference to Reality Challenge 

10 Days of transforming your drawing study from images to real life..


June 15th - 26th - Weekdays - 12pm UK Time.


Available on REPLAY - JOIN ANYTIME!