Art Academy

Structured art journeys that help you stay calm

Beginner-friendly recorded courses and live workshops in watercolour, acrylics, sketching and drawing — with replays, feedback and a supportive community.

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Choose your path

Start with the medium that matches what you want to make.

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Begin with simple lessons in sketching, acrylics, and colour so you can start without overwhelm.

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Learn Sketching

Build confidence in proportions, portraits, free-hand control, and figure drawing step by step.

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Learn Watercolour

Move from colour and technique basics into florals, portraits, and advanced guided painting journeys.

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Join Live Workshops

Choose guided live formats when you want structure, accountability, feedback, and replay support.

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For Kids

A structured beginner-friendly path for young learners with projects, quizzes, and guided support.

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Want structure and accountability?

Join a live workshop — scheduled cohorts with guided sessions, replays, feedback, and a clear learning rhythm.

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3-Day Watercolour Reset

Recenter your creativity with guided still-life prompts, warm-up drills, and mindful reflection.

3 sessions 6 hours Replays (3 months)

WhatsApp support + feedback

One-time Fee₹999₹333/day
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14-Day Watercolour Journaling

Build a calm daily art ritual with guided lessons, journaling prompts, and reflection sheets.

14 sessions 28 hours Replays (6 months)

WhatsApp support + feedback

Save 33%₹4,020₹6,000
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Prefer flexible learning?

Start a recorded course — self-paced with clear lessons, replayable learning, and steady progress.

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21-Day Sketching Challenge

Weekly prompts, still-life studies, and guided critiques to sharpen observation.

40+ hours 2-year access Certificate
Save 33%₹5,024₹7,499
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Human Anatomy for Artists

18–20 hours of skeletal, muscle, and gesture study with layered demos.

18–20 hours 2-year access
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Watercolour Techniques UNFILTERED!

Step-by-step watercolour techniques, blending, textures, and beginner-friendly practice projects.

~4 hours Beginner-friendly Techniques + practice
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Watercolour x Portraits

50+ hours, best-selling curriculum with portrait builds and mentor commentary.

50+ hours Bestseller WhatsApp support
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A simple system that helps you stay consistent

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Learn step by step

Clear lessons from first shapes to finished work.

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Practice with structure

Projects, drills, guided homework and replays keep you moving.

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Get support

WhatsApp guidance, community sharing, and feedback when it matters.

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Keep growing

Move from free starters to recorded journeys to live cohorts.

Real learner stories. Real artwork.

Not random tutorials — guided outcomes, visible progress, and calmer practice.

"The way her course modules are designed and the pace at which she teaches make learning feel effortless, inspiring, and never overwhelming."

Racheal Barretto, Learner

"Absolutely LOVED the Sketching class offered by Alekhyam, seriously one of the best teachers I had so far!"

Sara Wilczynska, Sketching Learner

"Very good experience, each session was like a meditation!"

Anuradha Puri, Learner

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A thoughtful space to practise, not just consume tutorials

Built by practising artists for working professionals, homemakers, cautious beginners, and quiet art lovers who want steady practice, clear guidance, and gentle encouragement.

Meet Nikita Chhabra

Full-time artist and founder of Alekhyam, focused on step-by-step lessons that build skill, confidence, and a steady art practice. Her teaching philosophy: clarity over complexity, progress over perfection.

Practising artist-led
Live + recorded formats
48-hour recorded refund
2-year recorded access
Tamboora community
Startup India recognised
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Not sure where to start? Start free.

Build momentum with 3 short beginner lessons before choosing a premium path.

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Draw Anything in 3 Easy Steps

Master the fundamentals of observation and form.

Recorded • 75 min Beginner
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Calm Acrylic Blends

Learn smooth blending and colour mixing without pressure.

Recorded • 90 min Beginner
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Secrets of Color Theory

Unlock colour harmony that makes your work shine.

Recorded • 1.5 hrs Color Mixing
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Frequently asked questions

Everything about beginner fit, access, replays, support and refunds.