Sound familiar?
Your ideas don’t match what ends up on paper.
You don’t know where to start.
You spend hours finding the perfect reference instead of actually drawing.
You can draw from observations but from imagination it falls apart.
How I finally learned to draw from imagination
Ever since I could hold a pen, I wanted to draw from imagination. It felt impossible.
So I did what everyone recommends: study anatomy, perspective, proportions and what not.
And I improved. But when I tried to draw from imagination?
I froze.
Because drawing from imagination isn’t about mastering one fundamental. It’s about combining them, at the same time.
That’s what we train here.
So you can stop studying parts, and start constructing scenes from imagination.
"It's all about building confidence before adding complexity."
So how do you learn to draw from imagination?
By controlling complexity. If you can't control a figure in 2D, you won't control it in 3D
Most art courses teach one fundamental at a time:
anatomy, perspective, gesture, storytelling.
But drawing from imagination isn’t about applying one skill.
It’s about combining them, without getting overwhelmed.
And that only works if you build complexity gradually.
If you can’t control a figure in 2D,
you won’t control it in 3D.
If you can’t design a single clear pose,
you won’t design a clear scene.
So instead of choosing between
“technical drawing” or “visual storytelling”, we train both.
Step by step.
We start simple:
2D figures focused on gesture and clarity.
Then we move into space:
2D → 2.5D → 3D.
And at the same time, we move from single figures to full scenes.
No sudden jumps.
No overwhelm.
Just structured progression.
That's how imagination stops feeling like guesswork.
Why a membership?
Stay as long as your goal requires. Leave when you're done.
Faster progress, less confusion
You don’t need hours a day.
Most lessons are designed to fit into
40–50 minutes of focused practice.
No overwhelm. No endless theory.
Just deliberate exercises that compound.
Confidence comes from clarity
You’re never asking: what should I practice?
am I doing this right? why does this feel so hard?
The system answers those questions
before they become frustrating.
That’s why people stick with it.
Testimonials
Blondie - Aspiring Artist
Before this course, I had no clear process for designing poses from imagination. Now I can actually invent poses instead of copying them, without needing anatomy knowledge.
Marjolein van der Heide - Aspiring Artist
The lessons are simplified and the next lessons builds onto the previous ones. This helped me digest the information, process and then put it into action
Jeroen Elsing - Relationship Coach
Even in as little as 5 days, I've made huge progress in my gesture drawing. Can't wait to see my progress as I get even deeper into the course.
Time to draw from
your own mind.
Each month the library of exercises grows and you’ll be able to improve your figure drawing from imagination skills.
Phase 1, 2 and 3 are live now. Phase 4 is in development and will be released during the summer. Your subscription gives you immediate access to everything available today.
The DFIA membership
Short, focused video lessons (≤ 15 minutes each)
Step-by-step lessons combining fundamentals.
Clear demos showing how to draw from imagination
Targeted exercises to train one skill at a time
Answer books for checking your work (when needed)
Community to share your work and grow together
Build confidence through the psychology of drawing
$50 per month
Everything in DFIA Membership, plus:
The DFIA membership
pro
Monthly live Q&A with personal feedback
Draw-overs and guidance on your own work
See the full creative process, start to finish
Explore styles, ideas, and imagination together
Only 10 spots
$80 per month
The curriculum and course experience is being updated, join the waitlist and be notified when the course will reopen.
How the membership
is structured
The DFIA Membership is built as a progressive system, not a fixed curriculum.
You don’t unlock everything at once.
You grow through clear stages, at your own pace.
You can start at the beginning, or jump to the stage that matches your current skill level.
The structure guides you, it doesn’t lock you in.
Phase 1 - 2D Figures & Stories
Master dynamic, expressive poses through gesture. Then turn those figures into characters and place them inside visual stories.
Phase 2 - 2.5D Figures & Worlds
Introduce depth and volume using ribbon figures and simple structures. Then use that foundation to build scenes that feel solid and alive.
Phase 3 - 3D Construction & Perspective
Full constructive drawing, forms, perspective, and figure architecture, applied to complete scenes from imagination.
Phase 4 - 3D+ The Mannequin (coming soon)
Everything in the previous phases exists to make this possible. This is where you build and pose a full constructive figure from your imagination.
The Confidence-From-Imagination Guarantee (90 days)
If after 90 days you don't feel noticeably more confident drawing from imagination, I'll refund your last 3 months.
That means:
✔ At least 20 lessons completed
✔ 15 exercises done & shared in the community.
✔ 1 full phase finished (15 lessons)
Send me an email. I’ll take care of it.
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FAQ
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This membership is ideal for beginners and returning artists who want to learn how to draw figures from imagination.
It starts in a simple, approachable style, making it accessible for complete beginners. As you progress, the challenges increase, introducing more complex figures and a deeper combination of fundamentals.
More advanced artists will also find value by refining their foundations and strengthening how those fundamentals work together.
Alongside drawing tutorials, you’ll find lessons on building confidence, creating clear visuals, and dealing with motivational setbacks, so progress doesn’t stop when things get difficult.
No matter where you’re starting from, the system meets you at your level and grows with you.
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Each stage consists of roughly 10 short lessons. A typical lesson, including the video and the exercise, takes about 45 minutes.
In theory, you could complete a stage in a week. In practice, most people take one to two weeks, depending on how much time they want to spend exploring and refining their drawings.
There’s no deadline. You can move through the stages at your own pace and stop wherever it matches your goals and style.
That said, most members notice a clear boost in confidence and control when drawing from imagination within about 90 days of consistent practice.
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You don’t need a lot of time.
Most lessons are designed to fit into 45–60 minutes, including the video and the exercise. That makes it easy to practice consistently, even with a busy schedule.
You can move at your own pace, repeat lessons when needed, or take breaks when life gets in the way. Progress comes from consistency, not long drawing sessions.
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Talent has very little to do with progress. What matters is showing up consistently, practicing the right things, and following a clear structure.
That’s exactly what this membership provides.
Each lesson includes a short video with a clear demo, showing one specific skill and how to apply it. The exercises are simple by design, and when needed, you’ll get an answer book to help you check your work.
You’re never guessing what to practice or whether you’re doing it right.
Over time, this doesn’t just improve your ability to draw figures from imagination - it also helps you build a reliable drawing habit.
No natural talent required. Just a willingness to practice.
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Yes.
You can share your work in the community, where you’ll receive feedback from other members and from me.
If you join DFFI Pro, you’ll also get:
a monthly live Q&A where you can ask questions and receive personal feedback on your work
a monthly live drawing session, where I demonstrate my full drawing process and respond to member input
This way, you can choose between community-based feedback or more direct, live guidance, depending on what you need.
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You don’t need anything fancy.
All you need is paper or a sketchbook, a pencil or pen, and internet access to watch the lessons.
If you prefer working digitally, that’s perfectly fine too. You’re also free to use colored pencils or any other tools you enjoy working with.
The focus is on learning the skills, not the materials.
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No.
While my YouTube videos are great for inspiration and individual tips, this membership is a structured learning system.
Inside the membership:
Lessons are intentionally ordered and build on each other
Every lesson includes a specific exercise to train one skill
When needed, you’ll get an answer book to help you check your work
You have access to a community to share work and stay motivated
If you join DFFI Pro, you’ll also get personal feedback through live Q&A sessions and draw-overs.
In short: YouTube is exploratory.
The membership is designed for steady, guided progress. -
Yes.
You can cancel anytime, directly from your account.
There are no long-term commitments, and you won’t be locked in.You stay in control of how long you want to be a member.
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That’s a fair question. Investing in your drawing skills can feel like a big step.
This membership is designed to offer long-term value, not just by improving your ability to draw figures from imagination, but by helping you build confidence, a clear learning process, and a more sustainable way of practicing.
These skills go beyond individual drawings. They support how you approach learning, problem-solving, and creating, as an artist and as a creative person.
If the timing isn’t right, that’s okay.
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Access is tied to your membership.
As long as your membership is active, you’ll have full access to all lessons, updates, and the community. You can cancel anytime, and access ends when your membership ends.
Simple and flexible.
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If you feel the course doesn’t provide value within your first month, just let me know. You can request a full refund within 30 days, no questions asked.
I want you to feel confident trying the membership, without pressure or risk.
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You can email us at hello@drdraw.cc anytime.
