Confidently draw anything by learning to think and see the way real artists do.

Your drawings don't turn out the way you want because you're trying to draw what you THINK you see, not what you ACTUALLY see. I’ll show you how to simplify and break down the drawing process so it all makes sense!

• Finally feel calm and in control when you start a drawing.
• Learn to trust your eyes – not your doubts.
• Turn frustration into confidence with every sketch you finish.
• See progress faster than you ever thought possible.

I created Happy Artist Coaching because I know what it feels like to be told you’re not capable or “talented” enough. I know what it's like to stare at a blank page and think, "I'll never be able to draw that."

What changed everything for me wasn’t talent. It was learning how to understand what I was looking at – to slow down and translate shapes, light and proportion into something real.

That's the transformation I've guided hundreds of students through, and I can help YOU too.

Live Weekly Coaching Calls

Each week, we’ll meet live as a group to go over lessons, answer questions, and make sure everything you’ve learned feels concrete and clear. This is where you’ll get hands-on coaching, feedback, and encouragement directly from me and my team.

You’ll experience:

• Step-by-step demonstrations and drawing walkthroughs
• Personal guidance on your artwork and progress
• Weekly projects that help you apply what you've learned
• Real-time answers to your questions so you never feel stuck

Learning Through Critiques

Each week, we’ll look at student drawings together and talk through what’s working, what can improve, and how to spot those differences yourself. You’ll start to see things you didn’t before — and that’s when you know you are learning to see like an artist!

Our critiques are always:

• Positive, encouraging, and growth-focused
• Filled with helpful tips and real examples
• A chance to learn from everyone's drawings, not just your own
• Designed to build your confidence, not tear it down

Private Community

Inside our private cohort group, you’ll connect with other artists who are learning right alongside you. It’s your space to share wins, ask questions, and get support from your fellow students between calls.

Here’s what happens inside the community:

• Share your drawings and get feedback from peers
• See how others interpret the same projects
• Celebrate progress and build friendships with artists who get what you're going through
• Stay motivated between calls

Structured Curriculum

Our curriculum was developed over eight years and tested by hundreds of successful students. Each lesson builds on the one before it — guiding you through the process of thinking and seeing like an artist so you can finally draw anything with confidence.

Your lessons include:

• Bite-size videos that are laid out in a clear way, with each lesson building on the last
• Simple explanations that make complex ideas easy to grasp
• Proven techniques that help you see and draw accurately
• A balance of structure and freedom, with the goal of helping you find your own style

Downloads & Resources

Along with the 120+ video lessons you'll experience over the next 6 months, you also get access to 200+ downloadable guides, worksheets, and references. These downloads are yours to keep, so you can review and revisit them anytime you need a refresher.

Your resources include:

• Printable drawing guides 
• Printable reference pictures
• Lesson recaps from live coaching calls
• Other helpful resources

Hey! I'm Susie.

I have always loved art, but I haven't always been confident in my ability. For a long time, I would hide my art any time anyone walked into the room. I couldn't handle the possibility of someone making fun of what I'd created.

I went out on a limb in high school and took an art class only to have my teacher tell me that I had no talent and would likely fail. That hurt. A LOT. But I just couldn't stop the desire to create, so I returned to drawing in secret and hiding my work.

As time went on I took every opportunity I could to teach myself to draw better. I turned to books, videos and online tutorials. Eventually I worked up the courage to start attending workshops where I knew my work (along with every other student's work) would be on display. And in this setting, with some amazing mentors, I finally discovered that I DID have talent – talent created through sheer grit and perseverance. 

With this newfound knowledge and a small group of creative supporters and mentors, I started branching out with my creative talents. I created window displays, started a small book business, opened a scrap booking company, was commissioned to create portraits, and began teaching on the side. This is where I found myself. I discovered that I LOVED teaching and coaching others through this complex web of yearning to create, mastering an artistic skill set, and growing in confidence. 

I dreamed of helping even more creative individuals, so I chose to go to school to receive a fine art degree. I opened a full-blown studio in Sandy, Utah and started teaching and running the business full time.

So many of my studio students have said that my program has been life-changing for them. I too have been amazed at the sheer effectiveness of what I have created and feel immense joy in coaching other creative individuals. 

So after much thought, I decided to launch Happy Artist Coaching which is an online, hybrid approach to what I do in my studio. In Happy Artist, we focus only on drawing. Why? Because drawing is literally the foundation of every other artistic pursuit. If you struggle to draw, you'll struggle to create art.

The good news is that I have 600+ happy students that prove my method works! In Happy Artist, I bring these proven methods along with over 25 years of teaching and coaching expertise to an online setting. Be prepared to be blown away by what YOU are able to accomplish in just 6 short months. 

I'm ready. Are you?

💗 Susie