An Affordable Membership Designed to Help You Truly Grow as an Artist​

Tired of piecing together free tutorials that don’t meet you where you’re at—and only leave you with more questions?

Inside the Becoming Artists membership, you’ll find everything you need to:
-Build strong sketching and watercolor skills—step by step
-Deepen your understanding of core Art Fundamentals
-Stay motivated, consistent, and inspired
-Create original, confident artwork that reflects you
-Connect with a warm, supportive community of artists

Whether you’re just starting out or are ready to take your skills to the next level, my membership provides comprehensive guidance and encouraging support.

Ready to take your art to the next level?

Join us today!


Becoming Artists
*Membership Site on Patreon*

Available tiers:
Artistic Spirits
($1 per month)

For people who're looking for a bit of guidance and inspiration to stay consistent, and/or to support the work I'm doing. Every dollar makes a huge difference in me continuing to create free and affordable art content, so thank you!
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​​What's included:
​-Ad-free versions of videos that I share on YouTube *Some include downloadable outline sketches, reference photos and supply lists
​​-Weekly Art Challenges posted on Mondays to help you stay consistent and progressing foundational skills​
-Access to a private community forum where you can share your art and connect with amazing creatives from all over the world​
Budding Artists
($6 per month)

For people who're interested in learning technique, as well as methods for sketching and using watercolor more effectively. If you're just getting started on your art journey, and need step-by-step guidance with real-time/slower videos, or are a hobbyist looking to improve, this one's for you. 

​​What's included:
-Everything from lower tier​
-Immediate access to a library of over 120 real-time/fully-narrated sketching and watercolor tutorials that I don't share anywhere else *Each tutorial includes its own downloadable outline sketch, high-resolution reference photo(s) and a supply list including specific colors used and a new tutorial is added every month
​-Access to my Skillshare courses: Watercolor 101 and Line + Wash Flowers
​-Invitations to LIVE drawing and watercolor classes + Q&A sessions​
Rising Stars
($15 per month)

For people who're serious about not only learning techniques, but also getting to a point at which they're creating impactful, harmonious, original artwork consistently. If you're interested in taking your art to a professional level in the future, or are an art educator looking to expand your knowledge on Art Fundamentals, this one is for you.

​​What's included:
-Everything from lower tiers​
-Immediate access to a library of over 60 classes and workshops on Art Fundamentals that cover essential topics such as Composition, Form and Perspective, Light Behavior, Timed Sketching, Figure Drawing and much more *The classes/workshops in this library are designed to be worked through in sequential order and they include assignments and exercises to work on before moving on to the next. I add 1 new class or workshop to this library every month
-Practical tips videos every-other-Saturday to help you build a solid understanding of fundamentals, push your creativity and help you find your artistic voice ​
-​Direct feedback from me on any of your work via email *Members in this tier have access to my personal email and have priority response
-Access to a growing vault of original reference pictures taken by myself that you can use for your own artwork (even work you're intending to sell)​​

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Join the fun here!

Downgrade or cancel at any time. No questions asked.


Get Instant Access to 120+ Exclusive, Real-Time Tutorials!

Join today and unlock a growing library of fully-narrated, step-by-step lessons—designed to help you build skills with confidence at your own pace.


Each tutorial includes:

-Downloadable outline sketches
-High-resolution reference photos
-A full supply list with specific colors used

You’ll find real-time guidance on:
Watercolor Painting
Watercolor Pencils
Graphite Sketching
Pen and Ink Drawing
Line and Wash
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Just a few examples of the classes available inside:


​Here’s why artists love learning on my Patreon (instead of just YouTube)

YouTube is great for inspiration—but Patreon is where the real growth happens.


Here’s what you’ll get inside the Becoming Artists Membership that you won’t find on my
YouTube channel:

✅ Real-time, fully-narrated tutorials
No more guessing what I’m doing or fast-forwarded explanations. Every tutorial on Patreon walks you through each step slowly, clearly, and intentionally—just like we’re creating side-by-side.
→ Plus, you’ll get downloadable outline sketches, reference photos, and supply lists to make the process even smoother.

✅ Direct access to me for questions and support
Feeling stuck or confused? Send me a message or email—and I’ll personally respond, prioritizing all Patreon member questions. You’ll never feel like you’re learning alone.

✅ A private, supportive community
Skip the noisy comment sections. Inside our members-only forum, you’ll find a warm space to connect with fellow artists, share your work, and cheer each other on. Growth is so much easier when you’re not doing it in isolation.
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​Visit the Patreon Frequently Asked Questions Page
As a self-taught artist, I had made some progress but hit a wall repeatedly making pieces that looked "wrong" for reasons I couldn't identify.
 
When I started learning with Erika, she identified weaknesses in my grasp of fundamentals and put together a lesson plan to address those weaknesses while helping me progress toward my dream of learning figure drawing and illustration. 
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I've been taking one-on-one lessons with her since September and I can honestly say that I've made more progress in the past several months than I did in years of struggling on my own.  She's enthusiastic, incredibly knowledgeable, and gives extremely helpful feedback--I highly recommend her as a teacher.

-Yoon Ha Lee (Louisiana, United States)

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Before taking Erika’s one-on-one online drawing classes, I felt stuck in my artistic journey. I love watercolor painting, but my lack of drawing skills held me back. It was frustrating to have a clear vision of the art I wanted to create but feel unable to bring it to life.
 
Enrolling in Erika’s classes changed everything. She personalized each lesson to focus on my weaknesses and gave me the tools and confidence I needed to succeed. Every session felt like a safe space where I could learn, grow, and ask questions without feeling judged. Her thoughtful guidance not only improved my drawing skills but helped me discover a new love for drawing.
 
Now, I finally feel capable of creating the art I’ve envisioned for so long. Thanks to Erika, I’m no longer stuck—I’m inspired, confident, and excited about my art.

If you’re feeling stuck or frustrated with your art, I wholeheartedly recommend working with Erika—you won’t just learn to draw; you’ll learn to believe in your ability to create.​​

​-Leigh Ann De Luna  (Texas, United States)

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​What members in the Becoming Artists community are saying:
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I'm here to help you:

  • Build your drawing and watercolor skills so you can finally create and share artwork you're truly proud of.

  • Follow a clear, step-by-step path designed to move you forward with purpose—not overwhelm.

  • Get constructive feedback that actually helps you grow, so you can make progress faster.

  • Focus on what matters for your current level, instead of getting lost in an endless sea of online tips.

  • Master Art Fundamentals and adopt a project-based mindset, so you can confidently create original work—without spending hours scrolling for inspiration.

  • Develop your own unique artistic voice and creative process, so you're not stuck copying other artists.

  • Learn the vocabulary of art and strengthen your ability to talk about your work—especially helpful if you're planning to sell or teach in the future.

  • Grow your creative confidence, so making art becomes something you actually enjoy—not just something you hope you’ll get better at someday.
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Cancel Any-Time Guarantee

You can cancel your membership or downgrade/upgrade your tier in a matter of seconds and at any point in time, from inside your membership dashboard. No questions asked and no need to reach out to anyone. You'll be immediately cancelled and never charged again.



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Secure Checkout

The Becoming Artists membership is hosted over on Patreon, a highly-reputable and well-known platform that, as of 2021, is being used by over 6 million monthly active supporters from all over the world. The Patreon site uses encryption and authentication to keep your information safe, and offers a safe payment processor.




You Are Never Alone

Though most online art courses and memberships out there offer great educational content, it's rare for the creator to be easily reachable. Not in my membership! I'm in the community providing feedback and answering questions from Monday through Friday, and take great pride in making myself available for students.
Erika is a patient, kind, encouraging and amazing teacher! I highly recommend her for anyone wanting to move forward in their art journey. My favorite part about being a Patreon member is that I have all my art resources in one place rather than having to search everywhere. Whether it's art techniques, fundamentals, artist tips, tutorials or more, it's all right there.

​They are very in-depth and Erika describes everything in a way that is easy to understand. My favorite part of working one-on-one with Erika is that I feel like I'm in art school and getting individual attention from the best-ever instructor!! Thank you, Erika, for caring about us and our art journeys, and helping me reach my art dreams!

​-Susan DiCocco (Ohio, United States)



I have followed Erika for a while on her blog, Pinterest, watched her videos, and receive her newsletter, enjoying her clear description of art concepts. Now I’ve been lucky enough to join her Facebook art group, watch her weekly live streams and had a personal Skype session.

​Erika is approachable, fun, and KIND! She quickly figured out where I was in my creative journey, encouraged me, and gave great feedback and tips to help me move forward.
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​-Barb Maki    (Alberta, Canada)

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​I have been taking online classes with Erika for several months and I love the way she makes everything so easy to understand. With her direct guidance and feedback, I've been able to progress my skills and am now able to do things I didn't know I could do. Erika's one-on-one drawing and watercolor tutoring programs are very complete and nothing is left out.

​The exercises and assignments progress incrementally. She's takes you step-by-step, covering necessary Art Fundamentals, and really takes into account your current level and goals to individualize her classes. Thank you for being so inspiring and bringing art back into my life!

​-Bety Sol    (Nuevo Leon, Mexico)

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Erika is energetic, talented, and the love she has towards the art, as well as for art enthusiasts shows in all she does. I truly admire and respect her work, as well as her work ethic. I  appreciate the time she has dedicated to inform and teach me different artistic skills. I would love to be able to take more classes with her and be able to work with her in the future.

​-Jesus Cruz    (Florida, USA)

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My favorite thing about my watercolor classes with Erika is that they feel so custom to my level and what I'm interested in. I can tell that she puts a lot of preparation and care into what we cover in each session.
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My lessons consist of theoretic introductions where she explains and recommends tools and supplies, and are followed step-by-step demonstrations/tutorials. I have so much fun following along and love how my paintings turn out!

​Erika is a talented, encouraging and enthusiastic teacher. I would highly recommend booking classes with her if you’re looking to develop your painting skills .

-Jacqueline Bürgi (Zurich, Switzerland)



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​A year from now, where will you be?

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​Will you still be frustrated, trying to learn the skills you need from YouTube videos or random blog posts that leave out key steps and must-know information?

Will you still be struggling to create art that matches your visions, tired of wasting time and money on supplies that you never use?

Will you be regretting that you didn't start working toward making your artistic dreams happen sooner?


Or will you be enjoying the amazing feeling of finding yourself through your art, confidently and consistently creating original work, actually enjoying the process, and proudly sharing your drawings and/or paintings with the world?
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You have it in you to succeed and all you need to do, is start taking action today!

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​Visit the Patreon Frequently Asked Questions Page



*If you have any other questions, please reach out: [email protected]
I'd be happy to help with any further information you might need.
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