Recorded4 hrs
Watercolour Foundations for Beginners
Washes, edges, layering, and texture control for every watercolour painting.
- Values, washes, blending, textures, layering
- Guided exercises and mini projects
Self-Paced Courses
Start today. Learn at your own pace.
Ten complete courses in watercolour and sketching, ready the moment you enrol. Watch a lesson, paint alongside it, and come back whenever the day allows. Recorded by the same team that teaches the live workshops.
20,000+ learners
154 countries
4.9 on Google, as of September 2026
Paintings from the courses below - made lesson by lesson, at home.
01 · The library
Watercolour
Six courses, from a first wash to finished portraits.
Recorded5 hrs
Baby Krishna Portrait in Watercolour
Measured sketch, skin tones, wet-on-wet and dry layering in one devotional portrait.
- Sketching with exact measurements
- Wet and dry techniques for soft skin tones
Recorded30+ hrs
Watercolour Florals
14 guided paintings, from single petals to layered compositions.
- Downloadable sketch PDFs
- WhatsApp support and community
- 2-year access with future updates
Recorded50+ hrsBestseller
Watercolour and Portraits
12 complete portraits, from pencil construction to finished skin tones.
- Practice lessons and finish stages
- Sketch PDFs and future updates
- WhatsApp support and community
Recorded45+ hrs
Animal Portraits in Watercolour, Including Pets
19 guided portraits covering fur, feathers, eyes, and expression.
- Dogs, cats, wildlife and birds, plus a bonus
- Sketch PDFs and future updates
- Support and community
Recorded30+ hrs
Divine Watercolour Portraits
12 devotional portraits, from sketch to finished painting.
- Devotional portraits and sketching foundations
- WhatsApp support and feedback
02 · The library
Sketching and drawing
Graphite and pen, built on measurement and structure.
Recorded40+ hrsCertificate included
21-Day Sketching Challenge
Lines, shading, perspective, and urban scenes across 21 daily lessons.
- Foundations-level curriculum
- Certificate included
Recorded15+ hrs
Portrait Sketching Fundamentals
Measurement, planes, and graphite shading across 8 portrait projects.
- Four portrait methods, Loomis and planes
- Facial features, angles, shading systems
Recorded18-20 hrs
Figure Drawing and Human Anatomy for Artists
Bone landmarks to gesture to clothed scenes across 6 structured modules.
- Skeleton, muscles, gesture and clothed figures
- Six structured modules, landmarks to full scenes
03 · The library
For younger artists
Built for ages 7 to 16, with a grown-up welcome to join in.
Recorded9+ hrsAges 7 to 16
Watercolour Made Easy for Kids and Adults
Safe, ad-free watercolour learning with self-assessment between lessons and artwork feedback.
- Progress quizzes and guided artworks
- WhatsApp support included
04 · How it works
How self-paced courses work here
Begin the moment you enrolNo batch to wait for and no fixed timetable. The full course opens as soon as you join.
Watch, pause, paint againWork at the speed the lesson needs. Repeat a stage as many times as it takes.
Support where it is includedSeveral courses carry WhatsApp support, downloadable sketch PDFs and community access. Each course page lists exactly what is included.
48-hour refund windowFull refund within 48 hours of purchase, if you have watched less than a quarter of the course.
05 · From the community
What learners say
A week ago I never thought I could attempt such a thing let alone succeed. Yes, my attempt has some flaws, but it still makes me immensely happy.
But what a journey! Thanks Nikita! I never thought I would be able to do this in 14 days. You have made the impossible possible!
Thank you Alekhyam for this beautiful divine portrait workshop. This is my first experience with watercolor portraits. I learnt a lot and now feel more confident.
06 · Before you start
Questions, answered
What happens right after I pay?
You receive a confirmation email with your login details. Self-paced courses open immediately in your account. Live workshops send the schedule and joining links ahead of the first session, with a reminder before each session.
How self-paced are the courses?
Fully. You watch on your own schedule, pause and replay lessons, and return any time within the access period stated on the course page - most courses stay open to you for two years.
Do I get feedback on my artwork?
Yes, and it is written by a person, every time. Personalised feedback is how learning happens at Alekhyam - more than 7,800 pieces of individual feedback have gone to learners so far.
What supplies do I need?
Each course page lists the exact supplies before you book, with sensible substitutes where they exist. You do not need costly materials to begin - the lists are built around what is easily available.
What is the refund policy?
Self-paced courses: full refund within 48 hours of purchase, if you have watched less than a quarter of the course.
Full details on the refund policy page.
Prefer to work with the team live?
Live workshops run on Zoom in small seasonal batches, with personalised feedback on what you make and a replay of every session.
Not sure where to begin? Message us on WhatsApp and the team will point you to the right course for your level.Courses and workshops include a completion certificate · Secure payments via Razorpay · UPI, cards, netbanking.