Online classes

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Explore ways to add emotion and personality to your artwork by using colored inks. In bite-sized lessons, this expressive illustration course will guide you through creating your own animal portrait from start to finish.

Animal Portraits in Colored Inks: Tell a Visual Story That Conveys Emotion

Brilliant Inks BOOK

..BIG NEWS..! My first Book “Brilliant Inks” is officially published!


What Students are Saying

Anna teaches a wide variety of classes, all of them exceptionally good. She’s an incredible talent. You will be missing a lot of great information if you don’t follow her and take her classes. She’s awesome!
— Linda Smith, USA
This class is a golden star in the sky. It is a long class that it has taken me a couple of months to complete, but wow, it has been such an epic journey. Anna has made me discover such a wonderful world of black and white colours, water, texture and stains everywhere! You can learn a lot with each part of this class. You start with a warm-up, and then Anna guides you through different ways of working with ink. You can pick one or explore all of them. Do traditional or digital inking. Black or white ink, or both of them! Think in Ink has changed everything for me. I do not fear ink anymore. I have such a strong link with it that now it is my primary medium of expression. With this class, I discovered ink and discovered myself at the same time, all thanks to Anna’s passion and calm way of sharing knowledge. It looks like a very long class, but go for it! You won’t be disappointed. PS: Thank you, Anna, for helping me grow as an artist with your classes and your beautiful support.
— Isa Cienfuegos, Spain
This is MARVELOUS course!!! Even if you are not doing to paint, this is a just aesthetic pleasure for eyes! Anna thinks out magical art techniques all the time and inspires other people to experiments. And that’s why she is one of my favourite teachers on Skillshare. Totally recommend!
— Kateryna Lanskaya, illustrator, Odessa, Ukraine
Definitely, I did learn a lot, and this is totally different approach to make surface pattern design, so yes, I did even make a project, to really learn the process....because the repeating what you see make your skills stronger and you could learn and improve your work. PS one of my kids did say, finally you did draw the flower that it’s look like a flower….wow, this is good. You see, critique of 8 years old kids to matter, we could learn from them, so yes, take this class, it’s fab.
— Lidija Miklavcic, Design, mixed media art, surface pattern designer
Anna is very talented. It’s wonderful to see a combination of traditional and digital skills being used.
— Chris Heath, writer, designer, illustrator
Fantastic Class! Thank you Anya!!! I loved every moment of your class, it’s so inspiring!
— Elena Korkmaz
I highly recommend the class. It is very inspiring as all other classes of Anna Sokolova
— Zornitsa Statkova, illustrator
“Do Art that impresses YOU !” This is a quote from Anna in her amazing, new, mixed media class. Without exception, this is the best Mixed Media class on Skillshare !! Anna’s clear, crisp, calming, professional approach delivers a superior class. The lessons flow beautifully together as you watch Anna create breathtaking illustrations. The narrative that Anna has selected in this class is an important message in this age of social media hypertension. She reminds us that we should create artwork that impresses ourselves and not chase the latest trends. Our own perspective, heritage, likes/dislikes - won’t fail us in developing our unique artist style. Take it from Anna - she is a tremendously successful artist and illustrator living in Berlin. In addition to the fine arts approach to mixed media, Anna introduces us to Adobe’s Fresco App for the Ipad Pro. For all us Procreate fans, watching Anna use Fresco is new and fascinating. She demonstrates the watercolor effects that can be achieved and I can’t wait to start using this App in my project. Thank you Anna for sharing your world and insights. You are such a gifted teacher. Everyone should take this class !
— Sharon Rego, Kingston, Canada
It’s always a treat to watch Anna’s illustration process! Best of all, I can learn while watching it :) The techniques are uncomplicated, but each has a very efficient and beautiful result. Best class for those who want to dive into this universe of paints that is full of possibilities (especially now, during Inktober). As always Anna brings the best lessons, with the best tips and tricks so we can all get better results with in our drawings, illustrations and arts! Totally recommend it <3
— Jessica Mauves, Brazil
Anna is a tremendously talented artist. Her courses provide a wealth of graphic and fine arts techniques that are unique and enriching. Anna provides a beautiful backdrop to each of her classes....you feel like you’re in the city and studio with her - there’s something magical about her delivery. There’s always an element of surprise in each of her classes and she really encourages you to explore. Please follow Anna...you’ll be amazed !
— Sharon Rego, artist, Ontario, Canada
It’s a super artistic class. With clear instructions, warm and encouraging narration, Anna conducts us into an enjoyable creative experience. I can’t wait to get the proper materials to make my own marbled paper.
— Eréndira Espinoza, artist, teacher and selflearner, Mexico
Anna is truly passionate about her craft and it translates into her teaching. I personally marvel at her designs. It’s very soothing almost therapeutic not to mention an incredibly Beautiful art form. Thank you Anna for sharing your expertise and lovely designs. Warm Regards, -Keenan Austin, Texas USA
— Mike Leblanc, TX, USA
There is a TON of useful info here. The class is fully packed with killer tips and almost no filler. I am a long time Photoshop veteran, but that offset tip for making pattern was new to me. This class is a real deal.
— Filipp Ryabchikov, illustrator, designer
This course is fantastic. Anna makes it so much easier to make you look like a real artist. :)
— Jyotirmoy Banerjee , fashion designer
This is a very informative and inspirational class. I already knew and used the technique before, but did get some new inputs and ideas for future projects. I really like that Anna shares books with inspirations before class starts, to visualize and “warm up” or to get ideas for the color palette. Thank you, Anna, you are a wonderful teacher. :) I can definitely recommend this class and Anna as a teacher.
— Sandra J.
Dear Anna, thank you so much for a beautiful and very inspiring class. I highly recommend it to all kind of visual artists, even if the paint is not your favorite media, this class will spark your imagination and bring more spontaneous creativity into your process.
— Irina Trzaskos, watercolor artist & illustrator
As always my favorite teacher made my day with this fantastic and amazing class. I love the introduction, the examples, the advice, the steps, and her personality. She genuinely wants us learn new things in Art, to improve our skills and to grow ourselves as an artist. I always retake her her classes. Love her! i always
— Nancy Guiselle, USA