🎄 Fall In Love With Pastel Pencils
NOVEMBER 23 - 26
Pastel Pencil Week
LIVE
We're drawing Holly
Join for just £10
Approx ($13 USD)
With just a few pastel pencils, the right support, and a simple method, you’ll be saying...
“I DID THAT"!
See how easy it is to draw with pastel pencils
Become a FRAMED ARTIST
Get Proportions Right Without the Guesswork
Choose Colours That Work
Master the art of beige coloured coats with pastels
Understand Light & Shadow in Fur
Bring Eyes to Life with Depth
Watch your skills (and belief in yourself) grow with every session.
Replays for 14 Days
Learned the FRAMED Method that gets you good fast
4 Days - 1 hour a day
FREE Replays for 14 days
Learn the FRAMED Method everyones talking about
From Blank Page to Realistic Portrait - Even If You Haven’t Drawn in Years
With renowned UK Pastel Artist
Rob Ballentine
Book your seat before this Sunday, 19th
and grab your FREE bonus
Studio Reference Collection II
5 unique reference images including lineart plus our stunning little kitten for you to draw
Build confidence, skill, and joy with a proven step-by-step method that takes you from blank page to beautiful portrait.
Everything you need:
THE LIVE
Drawing Week
MAY 19 - 23, 2025
5 Days, Just 60 Minutes A Day
WITH ROB BALLENTINE
Watch Live or Via Replays
If you want a FORMULA to draw great pictures NOW without the overwhelm and without taking YEARS to learn then this 5-Day LIVE Realistic Pet Portrait Course is 100% for you .
Full Instant Access To:
The Materials List
Lineart
Professional Reference Photos
Colour Picker
Free bonus - My top ten Pastel Pencil Tips Poster
PPW is FREE if you are a member of FRAMED Club
BONUS CHRISTMAS GIFT - Your 2nd DRAW in DECEMBER
A Christmas Bonus from us both!
If you join us to draw Holly, our final Pastel Pencil Week of the year, you’ll also receive FREE access to our special December Christmas Draw!
In this exclusive 2-day festive mini-masterclass, we’ll be drawing a beautiful, glowing Christmas bauble — the perfect way to unwind, celebrate your progress, and get into the holiday spirit. It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of this amazing creative community and finishing the year on a high.
PLUS we offer you LICENSE FREE copyright to use your drawings of Holly and the bauble for cards, prints etc*
What You Can Expect
🌟LIVE Step-by-Step Training + Free Replays for 14 Days
🌟Private Facebook Community
🌟 More Progress in Days Than You’ve Had In Years
🌟 Full Materials List
🌟 Professional Reference Photo
🌟 Line Art
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"I've taken several workshops in watercolor and colored pencils and I can say I've never progressed so far and so fast before!"
AT LAST! Proof it doesn't take 10 years to get 'GOOD'
If this is you... join thousands of others who have fallen in love with pastels!
☑️ You've always wanted to try pastels but weren't sure where to start
☑️ You'd love to add a new medium to your creative toolkit and finally see real progress
☑️ Maybe its' been years since you last picked up a pencil and you're ready to reconnect with your creative side
☑️ You might love coloured pencils but wish there was a quicker, softer, faster way to create realism.
☑️ Or perhaps you find your hands struggle with control or fatigue and you need a medium that feels gentle, expressive and freeing.
Your Host During Pastel Pencil Week
Hi, and Welcome! I'm Rob
I'm a self-taught artist, creator of the the FRAMED Method™ and co-founder of Pastel Pencil Week along with my wife Zania.
Just a few years ago I hadn't picked up a pencil in years. I spent decades studying how people learn, training confidence and accelerated learning. I understand the psychology behind progress and I discovered that talent isn't the secret to becoming an artist. Its the method.
Since then, I've taught thousands of people how to draw realistic animals using my simple, structured process that takes away the guesswork and overwhelm.
My step-by-step method is designed especially for beginners and intermediate artists who want to create drawings they're proud of... without the guesswork, frustration and overwhelm.
If you've ever thought "I can't draw", I promise you... you can.
You simply need the right method. And a teacher who remembers exactly what it feels like to begin.
Zania and I are on a mission to change how people learn to draw. No more “just follow along” YouTube tutorials. No more years of practice without progress.
Just real results, visible progress built on structure, confidence, clarity and enjoyment.
PASTEL PENCIL WEEK is your chance to discover all of this live, step-by-step alongside hundreds of others rediscovering their creativity
What you’ll experience inside Pastel Pencil Week
. A fun, relaxed 4-day live workshop where you'll complete a lifelike pet portrait of our gorgeous, very festive HOLLY!
. Understand layering that works - clean, smooth colour that doesn't clog or go muddy
. Discover how to create soft, realistic fur that makes your subject come alive on the page
. Get the exact colour list and understand the reason behind every choice so you get to know the why, not just the what
. Follow my proven step-by-step framework - you won't just be copying (thats what stiffles learning) you'll learn the method that makes realism achievable for anyone
. Accellerate your progress for what usually takes months or years to figure out, you'll experience in just a few days.
What makes this different
This is not about talent, it's about seeing like an artist
Over 2000 people have joined Pastel Pencil Week and discovered that they can draw, even if they hadn't picked up a pencil in decades.
They surprised themselves. They finished a portrait in just 4 days they were proud of and many of our participants now have their own PPW on their wall (many on the walls of friends, family or have been donated to charity).
Are you ready for a festive draw?
They spent years thinking they couldn't... Look What Happened...
Is the 'FRAMED' Art Challenge for me?
Yes! The FRAMED Art Challenge is especially for you if...
You want a FORMULA to know exactly how to draw.
(Hint: It's way easier than you think and once you learn it you'll be able to draw what you want every time.)
You've wanted to up your drawing skills and stop procrastinating or you feel it's time to stop letting imposter syndrome take over.
You feel overwhelmed and don't know how to start... You think about drawing but don't know where or how to start and want to know just what materials you need.
You think the tools you need to start drawing will cost you a second mortgage. I'll give you my very own materials list that sets you up and shows you drawing does not have to break the bank
If you nodded or said “yes” to any of the above, then ABSOLUTELY, this FREE 5-Day Challenge is 100% for you. What have you got to loose?
You Too Could Be Our Next Success Story
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"Thoroughly enjoyed my first introduction to pastels and have found the lessons very enlightening...I have grown in confidence!"
We encourage you to frame your drawings because they deserve it...
Just some of the participants drawings of our RUPERT on our private FB Group.
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Previous Participants Work Drawing Rocco...
"Once-In-A-Lifetime Masterclass. Rocco was Amazing!"
ENJOY a week of drawing, creating your own artwork, ready to be framed with 14 Day Replays✨
Just imagine ✨…
Sit Down With Confidence
Imagine sitting down to draw, knowing exactly what steps to take without any confusion or overwhelmEverything You Need at Your Fingertips
No more guessing. You'll know what materials to use so you can relax and enjoy the process.
Everything You Need at You
Follow the Same Secretes I've Used for over 200 portraits
You'll know the simple techniques I use to create lifelike drawings, step by stepFeeling comfortable and at ease every time you sit down to draw
Being part of a community of like-minded people to ask questions to that make you feel welcomed, and supported.
Drawing effortlessly because you understand the secrets to colour coding your reference photo (Hint: A best kept pro secret that I'm going to spill the beans on)
Inside
You'll Get:
You’ll Walk Away From
FRAMED Knowing How To:
Use the FORMULA to successful drawing every time
Kickstart Your Drawing Like A Pro: Create Beautiful Drawings With Confidence
Understand Colour Like A Boss That Makes Drawing So Much Quicker
Draw Features As If You'd Been Drawing Them For Years In Much Less Time
Create a Collection of Artwork That Has Your Unique Style Like A Pro.
Use tools that make you feel like you're an artist
FRAMED Is Not A Course...
But It's Not Supposed To Be. 🤷♂️
While you'll have replays of each training as long as the Challenge is open, the content does expire and the group does close. The end date exists in order to keep you accountable to getting the work done (which might end up being your favourite part).
What The Week Looks Like For You
Join us November 23 - 26
Day 1
Background colour with PanPastels or Pencils
Nov 23rd 4.30pm (GMT) 1.5 hr
We’ll start by selecting your first colours and gently building soft base layers. I’ll guide you step by step whether you’re using PanPastels or working only with pastel pencils so you can confidently create a smooth foundation for your portrait.
Day 2
Middle Fur Layers & Curls
Nov 24th 4.30pm (GMT 1 hr
We’ll start by drawing the fur as I do in my commission work. You'll bring HOLLY to life by layering colour contrast and soft blending to get super soft flowing fur and not over do the pastel on the paper. No muddy colour! Just beautiful realistic layering & curls.
Day 3
Eyes & Nose
Nov 25th 4.30pm (GMT) 1 hr
Time for the windows to the soul and that gorgeous black nose. Learn how to make noses pop.
Day 4
Refining & Finishing
Nov 26th 4.30pm (GMT) 1 hr
Time for those beautiful details that make realistic portraits jump off the page. These tricks are where the magic happens. And then...
You'll have a beautiful, realistic portrait that YOU'VE drawn!
HOLLY will be finished!
If you're already a member of FRAMED Club Pastel Pencil Week is FREE!
DAY 6 - BONUS DAY
Colour Confidence + Next Steps
For those who upgrade to the VIP Experience, you’ll get an extra bonus session with:
Live critique 💁♂️
Our exclusive Perfect Colour Every Time™ Charts for Dogs, Cats, Horses
5 of My Personal Cheat Sheets
A special invite to continue your art journey with us
🌟 What you’ll gain:
Clarity on colour, confidence in your skills, and your next artistic win.
PLUS a critique of your very own piece of work (It can be Benji or any other Pastel Pencil piece)
Are You Ready For Pastel Pencil Week?
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GO FROM THIS:
Line drawings, graphite portraits
Wrong proportions or drawings that just "Don't look right"
Overwhelmed with where to start & what to learn...
No idea what materials to buy without breaking the bank
Fed up with feeling lost at what to draw or where to start without a proven method
Want/need to get good NOW (maybe your business depends on it)...
TO THIS:
Feel confident no matter what drawing your starting
Know EXACTLY how to break down your reference photo for easy colour selecting
Get perfect proportions everytime
Draw realistic animal portraits
Feel colour confident
Draw quicker, enjoy your creativity and feel proud that you did that!
Be surrounded by like minded people who love to create
Join Pastel Pencil Week
For Just £10 Today
Here's Everything You Get When You Sign Up For
The Pastel Pencil Week for just £10
4 days of learning how to draw without the overwhelm and without taking years to learn
FREE! PDF Workbook including materials list, reference image and lineart
FREE Bonus Video - Get Perfect Proportions Everytime
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FREE! Exclusive artists community to reflect, learn and inspire. We're a great, fun bunch!
FAQ'S
I'm brand new to art, is this going to go over my head?
Absolutely not. This challenge is a wonderful way to get you going. It will introduce you to THE most important techniques that will accelerate your process by YEARS.
I'm already an artist, will this be too elementary for me?
Definitely not. While you may have experience already, the techniques I'm going to teach you will help you draw faster, which in turn means you can earn more and have lots more time to do what you love.
Do I have to come to the live trainings?
Yes - if you can. We do understand that scheduling conflicts may arise and that's why the live session recordings will be available during the challenge. To get the most out of the FREE challenge we advise that attending our live sessions are the better way to do it as you will have the chance to get feedback and ask questions. While each session is recorded and will be made available for the week of the live training. Once the challenge is over, they will no longer be available.
What supplies do I need?
Just a few pastel pencils is all you need. Don't worry, when you sign up we'll send you the very small list with links of exactly where you can buy them. They'll all be from Amazon too so you can guarantee delivery in time. Of course you don't have to follow along - you're more than welcome to sit, watch, engage and have fun. There is no pressure for you to draw 'along'. The sessions will be fun, informative, engaging and overall will inspire you and light that creative fire for you.
How much time do I need to invest in the challenge?
Just an hour a day for 5 days will give you everything you need to get going and become the confident artist you've always dreamed of becoming. Of course, you are also welcome to attend the extra hour each day where I will be hosting an intimate after class workshop giving you my expert secrets.
Just A Few Of Our Past Participants Drawing Rosie and what they said...
WHAT
4 DAY Virtual Event:
The Pastel Pencil Week
FESTIVE DRAW
WHEN
Sunday 23 November - 26 - for 4 days @4:30pm BST (60 -90 minutes per day)
WHY
So you can finally enjoy the joy of drawing with a method that gives you clarity, confidence, and the freedom to create something truly beautiful, no matter when you started.
Become a FRAMED ARTIST
