Oct 25th to 28th, 2026 · 4:30pm GMT each day · Just £10/$14

PASTEL PENCIL WEEK · Dexter EDITION

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Draw Dexter in 4 days and learn realism with pastel pencils

EVEN IF YOU HAVEN'T PICKED UP A PENCIL IN 30 YEARS.

Even if you think you “can't draw.”

Even if your last attempt at art ended in frustration.

You're not too late.

You're not too old.

And you're definitely not untalented.

You just haven't been shown how… yet.

Over four sessions, I'll show you how, stage by stage, with Dexter.

Starting 25th Oct

14 days FREE replays

4 days. Your finished portrait of Dexter ready to frame.

Enjoy learning how drawing a Pup can feel easy, attainable and really enjoyable. Draw along with me as I guide you through a complete portrait from blank page to your finished pastel pencil portrait.

No experience needed. No expensive supplies. Just a method that works, as I show you how and why every mark is made and you draw along with me.

FRAMED Club members join free · see your member area

Draw for fun and relaxation
Discover how to create soft, fur without feeling overwhelmed.
Switch off, relax, and lose yourself in a few peaceful hours of drawing
Follow our proven FRAMED Method used by thousands of beginner pastel pencil artists that makes drawing feel easy
Build confidence with every stage as Dexter slowly comes to life on your paper
Loved by complete beginners!
Enjoy the most inspiring part of the challenge as our private Facebook community fills with completed Dexter and encouraging feedback every day

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"I hadn't drawn in years and couldn't believe I did it. I have a full realistic portrait of Holly and my family can't believe I drew it, thank you Rob" Cheryl, 52

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I've never progressed so far and so fast before. I've come from coloured pencils and wanted to give pastels a go... WOW! I won't be going back because the realism you get with pastels far exceeds them" Barbara, 61

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"Best introduction to pastels and realism. My confidence has soared and at my age, I didn't think that would happen." Leo, 92

From barely drawing a straight line to realistic portraits

Cheryl started drawing in March this year and could barely draw a straight line. She improved so quickly after Pastel Pencil Week and has now done 3. "I knew nothing about pastels and could barely draw a straight line before Robs help."Here she talks about her experience and shows you her beautiful pastel artwork.

Cheryl's recent Pastel Pencil Week portrait

MEET YOUR HOST

Hi, I'm Rob, professional UK pastel artist

By the end of the week you'll have a finished portrait you're proud of and you'll know why it works, so that you can do it again, and again.

If you've told yourself "I can't draw" ... you can. And if a quiet voice is telling you you've left it too late, I am thrilled to tell you, you haven't. 🙂

One afternoon about 5 years ago, I was in the Louvre, standing in front of a Renoir, and I just... stopped. What hit me wasn't joy, it was sadness. A quiet, heavy feeling that I'd missed the opportunity to draw and that it was too late.

Then Covid hit and I picked up my pencils after 30 years and drew a friends dog who he had sadly lost as a gift for him. What happened after that was a shock... commissions started flooding in and honestly, I felt like a trespasser. Me, an artist? How could I charge people? ... And that's where my drawing all began... again.

Over the years that followed and over 300 commissions, I built a way of drawing that actually made sense, stage by stage, no guessing, no overwhelm and that got me good, fast. That became the FRAMED Method™. And I was excited to share it with people like you.

At the end of the week you will have learnt to draw animals with an easy method that you can repeat.

This week is for you if...

You've always wanted to draw but never believed you were artistic enough.
You'd love a hobby that helps you switch off and relax for a few hours or are already drawing
You've started drawing before but got frustrated and didn't know what to do next
You just LOVE donkeys and would love a portrait on your wall
You've used coloured pencils in the past but find they take too long, hurt your hands or maybe just don't produce the result you're after
You'd love to create artwork that makes your friends and family say, "You drew that?!"
Draw the sweetest Pup with a coat you'll want to snuggle and a smile that brings happiness while you draw.
Your £10 ticket includes drawing Dexter only and does not include the background. As our live sessions are focused on teaching Dexter in full detail, there simply isn’t enough time to complete both Dexter and the full background during the live event. If you’d like to include the background, please upgrade to our VIP or the Masterclass offer.

Already a FRAMED Club member? All PPW live sessions are free for you — check the announcements in your member area.

IT'S NOT YOU. IT'S WHAT YOU'VE BEEN TAUGHT.

You sit down with your pencils. You're excited. Ready to create something beautiful.

But what ends up on the page?

Muddy colours. Wonky proportions.

Something that looks more like a cartoon than the portrait you had in your head.

You watch tutorials. You practise. You try. But nothing clicks.

And that voice starts whispering: “Maybe I'm just not talented. Maybe it's too late for me.”

Here's what I need you to know: it's not you. It's what you've been taught.

Most tutorials are made for people who already have the basics.

Pastel Pencil Week is built for the beginner I once was.

With Dexter, I'll show you the order that stops fur turning muddy: darks first, lighter colour over the top, and why blending too early drains the colour out.

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).

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

EVERYTHING INCLUDED

Everything you need is included

Nothing extra to buy. Nothing to figure out before you start.

Materials List
Our reference image bundle (includes my signature secret)
4 replay sessions with me
Line art
Our very popular Facebook community
FREE lineart and transfer tutorial
14 days free replays
VIP lifetime access and MASTERCLASS options available

Private Facebook Group

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 .

They spent years thinking they couldn't... Look What Happened...

THE FOUR SESSIONS

What the week looks like

14 days FREE replays

October 25th - 28th - 4 Days - 1 portrait

Join us or watch the replay.

Day 1

The Background — Foundation Layers

We start with the warm, glowing background layers that everything sits against. You'll learn how to build atmosphere with soft layered tone — the foundation that makes every portrait feel professional, not flat. Get this right once and you'll use it on every drawing after.

Day 2

Coat & Fur Layers

We build Dexter's beautiful coat using my layering method — working across the whole drawing, colour by colour, so the fur looks alive on the page. Clean, confident, realistic. No muddy colour. This is the session most people say changed how they see drawing entirely.

Day 3

Eyes & Nose

The eyes are where a portrait either works or it doesn't. We'll work on depth, catchlights, and the soft transitions around the nose that bring a face to life.

4

Refining & Finishing

The final details that make everything click, the whiskers, the highlights, the tiny adjustments that lift a good drawing into one you're genuinely proud of. By the end of today you're done, and Dexter is yours. And everything you've learned this week transfers to the next drawing you do, and the one after that, and the one after that 🙂

Today is the day you look at your complete picture and wholeheartedly say out loud "I did that!"

WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS SAY

They thought they couldn't draw. Look what happened.

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"I had such a good time and used what I learned on a small commission piece. Confidence increased 100%. I cannot wait to do the next PPW."

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"This is the first time I have taken a lesson with someone who teaches with such depth. I feel very privileged to have taken part."

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"I never, ever thought I could draw a Snow Leopard and now it's on my wall."

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"I hadn't drawn in years and couldn't believe I did it. Best introduction to pastels and realism I've ever had."

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THIS ISN'T ABOUT TALENT. IT'S ABOUT SEEING LIKE AN ARTIST.

[Over 5500] people have joined Pastel Pencil Week and discovered they can draw, even if they hadn't picked up a pencil in decades.

They surprised themselves. They finished a portrait in 4 days they were proud of, and many of those portraits now hang on their walls, or on the walls of friends and family.

Jacqui drew the cat on the left on 30 September last year. Then she joined Pastel Pencil Week for Dexter, and kept going. She drew the one on the right on 18 December. [Jacqui's before and after picture] [

Jacqueline won 5 commissions after her first Pastel Pencil Week.]

“A huge thank you Rob and Zania, I have learnt so much in a short time.” Ann, after drawing her first animal

Now it's Dexter's turn, and yours.

“Talent is a Gift for those that don't start' - Rob Ballentine

A few examples of our past participants and what they created

in just 4 sessions

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

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?

See how Jacqui improved in just 2 months using the method she learnt in Pastel Pencil Week

QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know

I'm brand new to art — will this go over my head?

No. This is designed for people who are new or returning to drawing. I teach step by step and guide you as you apply it yourself. No prior experience needed.

I'm already an artist — will this be too basic?

No. The FRAMED Method gives experienced artists a cleaner, faster approach to realism. Most artists who join say they pick up techniques they've been missing for years.

What if I can't make the live sessions? Is there replays?

Sessions are recorded and available immediately via your resources page. You'll have access to everything for 14 days. Many people prefer to watch live then draw along with the replay at their own pace. There's also a VIP upgrade available for lifetime access if you'd like to keep the tutorials permanently and draw along at your own pace or around your busy schedule.

What supplies do I need?

We keep the materials list as short and affordable as possible. You'll receive it as soon as you sign up. If you don't have or can't get all the materials, please don't panic... I will show you how to choose colours and use what you do have from your own collection. You can also just watch without drawing along too — there's no pressure either way.

I'm already a FRAMED Club member.

All PPW live sessions are free for FRAMED Club members. Check the announcements in your member area for your access link.

Refunds

Due to the immediate delivery of the live / replay class access link and our copyrighted digital materials, this purchase is non-refundable. By purchasing, you acknowledge and agree to our Terms and Conditions of Sale

Get This Bonus!

If you Book Before Sunday you'll get this Bonus Studio Reference Images Collection II

Value £18 $27USD

Just imagine ✨…

Sit Down With Confidence
Imagine sitting down to draw, knowing exactly what steps to take without any confusion or overwhelm
Everything 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 step
Feeling 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)