A Little About Me

Hi Everyone, I’m Mayad,

I’m an artist, teacher and urban sketcher with a slightly unhealthy love of old buildings, good coffee, interesting streets and trees that always seem to sneak into my drawings.

I didn’t start sketching seriously until later in life. For many years, I worked in house design and used quick drawings as a way to explain ideas clearly. Those little sketches slowly became something much bigger. One drawing led to another, and before long I had fallen completely in love with pen, ink and watercolour.

I taught myself from scratch, so I know exactly how it feels to begin. I know the wobbly lines, the fear of the blank page, the confusion of perspective and the temptation to say, “I can’t draw.” That is why I teach in a calm, step-by-step way. No pressure, no perfection, and absolutely no need to make things harder than they need to be.

My lessons are designed to help you slow down, look properly and enjoy the process of sketching the places you love. We draw streets, cafés, windows, rooftops, doors, foliage, people, dogs and all the little details that give a place its character.

My style is simple and relaxed: clear lines, loose watercolour, practical tips and plenty of encouragement along the way. I believe anyone can learn to draw. Truly anyone. You just need a pen, some paper and a willingness to look at the world a little more closely.

Today, I teach students all over the world through online courses, Patreon tutorials and live sessions. Some are complete beginners. Some have been drawing for years. Everyone is welcome.

When I’m not teaching, you’ll usually find me wandering through London, Barcelona or wherever my sketchbook takes me, looking for the next doorway, café corner or quiet street scene to draw.

Thank you for being here. I hope my lessons give you the confidence to pick up your pen, enjoy the process and create something that feels special to you.