Master Realistic Art

If you’re a beginning artist looking to improve your colored and pastel pencil skills, you’ve come to the right place.

Learn to create stunning art through my comprehensive courses and experience the joy of artistic growth at all skill levels.

With my 15+ years of creating and teaching art, I can help you take your art to the next level.

My name is Ruth Ballard and over the years I’ve been helping people achieve their art goals.

I know first-hand how frustrating learning art can be. With my guidance, you can speed up your progress, and avoid common frustrations trying to learn on your own.

I’d love to share my art tips and techniques with you that I have honed over many years both as a college educator in art as well as a full-time award-winning artist. Everything I have learned in my art journey has been self-taught, which means many years of trial and error and even happy accidents. Yes, I even share mistakes so you don’t have to make them.

I’m passionate and dedicated to help you find joy and fulfillment in your artistic growth within a supportive community.

Your free Colored Pencil Guide!

Take the first steps towards mastering colored pencils, with my complete beginner’s guide. Learn about the best tools, techniques and materials, and how to quickly start creating artwork you love.

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Testimonials

“I have such a blast during my lessons with Ruth. Her ability to point out what to look for, techniques using pastels (pan pastels, pencils) and even what brands are best were priceless. I loved creating my bird, and to see how it wants to nearly fly off the paper. It’s all about training your eye and knowing what to watch for. I know my art will continue to improve, and it’ll be so much fun along the way!!”

Christine B

The result I accomplished from your fantastic tutorial was so easy. I also found your accent so relaxing. I am looking forward to learning more from your expertise!!! 

Mona B

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Feel free to ask me anything. I’d love to hear about your art journey!

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