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Create Art You're Proud Of—With a Step-by-Step path to Confidence and Community
LEARN TO DRAW NATURE REALISTICALLY IN SOFT PASTELS, CHARCOAL AND GRAPHITE
Finally feel like a real artist with expert guidance, a supportive space, and the tools to bring your ideas to life.
You’ve spent years looking after everyone else—now it’s your turn.
Whether you’re returning to art after a long break, or finally carving out time for your creativity, The Creative Barn helps women like you rediscover joy and confidence through soft pastel art. No fancy studio required.
Join The Creative Barn If You’re Ready To…
- Rekindle your love of art and finally make time for your creative self
- Learn soft pastel techniques that help you create artwork you're proud to hang
- Build confidence and quiet that inner critic that whispers “you’re not good enough”
- Connect with a warm, supportive group of women who understand your journey
- Follow a clear path that takes you from unsure and overwhelmed to focused & fulfilled
- Create beautiful, realistic animal art—even if you're just starting out
- Prioritize your creativity without guilt (you’ve spent enough time putting others first)
Hey there! I'm Kerri Dixon
artist, teacher and nature lover
I traded stress and city life for a farm, a sketchbook, and a slower, more meaningful way of living. Through soft pastels, I found not just a medium—but a way back to myself. Now I help women do the same. Whether you're picking up art after decades or just finding the courage to call yourself an artist, I’m here to guide you. With gentle teaching, real community, and a space that truly supports your growth, you’ll remember what it feels like to create with joy.
Follow my proven Artist Growth Path to see real success
Feeling Stuck
in Your Art
Journey?
Staring at a blank page or half-finished piece can be disheartening. You’ve bought the supplies, maybe taken a few courses, but progress feels slow and motivation slips. It’s easy to wonder if you’ll ever create the art you dream of.
The Struggle is Real…
and It's Holding
You Back
When progress feels slow, it’s easy to fall into doubt and procrastination.
You might think:
“I’m not good enough.”
“I don’t have time.”
“I’m stuck.”
It’s frustrating—and can leave you questioning whether becoming a confident artist is even possible.
It Doesn’t Have to
Be This Way
Imagine a year from now, looking at your art and feeling proud. With The Creative Barn Premium Membership, you’ll gain the support and tools you need to build your confidence and make consistent progress, no matter where you are in your art journey.
Picture This…
- You finally make time for your art without guilt
- Your building confidence in your techniques and creative decisions
- You let go of perfectionism and enjoy the process of learning
- Your creating artwork you're proud to hang, gift, or even sell
- You draw realistically—even if you’ve doubted your ability
- You feel supported, seen, and understood by fellow artists
- You turn uncertainty into momentum and make real progress
- You become the joyful, confident artist you were always meant to be
- You turn those precious pockets of time into real progress
This is your moment to say yes to your art
—and to yourself.
Each Month You Get...
Monthly Step by Step Tutorial
A new themed project each month with reference photo, line art, equipment list, and workbook—broken into bite-sized videos so you can learn at your own pace.
Why it matters: You’ll always know exactly what to work on, with a clear process to follow—no more overwhelm or guesswork. These projects help you build confidence, learn techniques, and see progress you can be proud of.
Weekly Creative Time
Join Kerri and fellow members for a 90-minute focus session—your dedicated time each week to create, explore, and stay on track with your art goals.
Why it matters: Life gets busy, but these sessions help you commit to your creativity. You’ll finally start making time for yourself—and that consistency is where the magic happens.
Monthly Live Draw Along on Zoom
Watch Kerri draw live, ask questions in real time, and either follow along or work on your own piece in a relaxed, social setting.
Why it matters: Seeing techniques unfold live helps you understand the process more deeply—and gives you the chance to clarify anything you’re unsure about. Plus, it’s fun and motivating!
Monthly Art Chat Zoom
A casual group call where Kerri leads a discussion on an art-related topic and members share ideas, wins, and encouragement—a virtual artist circle.
Why it matters: This is where the community truly comes alive. You’ll feel seen, supported, and inspired, with a chance to share your thoughts and learn from others walking the same path.
Monthly Q&A in the Private Facebook Group
Get your questions answered live in Week 2—whether you're stuck on a technique, choosing paper, or unsure how to move forward.
Why it matters: You won’t stay stuck or frustrated. You’ll always have somewhere to turn when you hit a roadblock, and you’ll often learn things you didn’t even know you needed.
Private Member Community
A safe, friendly space to share your work, ask for feedback, connect with like-minded artists, and stay inspired—plus access to all membership updates and reminders.
Why it matters: Art can be lonely—but it doesn’t have to be. This community helps you stay inspired, share your wins, and feel like you’re part of something bigger.
Library of 200+ Tutorials
Instant access to an ever-growing collection of past tutorials covering animals, fur, eyes, graphite, waves, composition, colour, and more.
Why it matters: Whether you want to revisit the basics or try something new, you’ll always have a project ready to go. It’s a creative goldmine you can dip into anytime.
And Even More of What You’ll Get with The Creative Barn Premium Membership:
Bingo Game to Stay Motivated: Monthly Bingo challenges to keep you engaged and moving forward, with a chance to win an Amazon voucher!
Progress with Pins: Every time you complete a gameboard, you’ll receive a special pin in the mail – a tangible reminder of your growth and accomplishments.
Special Price Lock: Secure your rate for life, and get access to all past and future lessons.
Bingo Game to Stay Motivated: Monthly Bingo challenges to keep you engaged and moving forward, with a chance to win an Amazon voucher!
Progress with Pins: Every time you complete a gameboard, you’ll receive a special pin in the mail – a tangible reminder of your growth and accomplishments.
Special Price Lock: Secure your rate for life, and get access to all past and future lessons.
You'll Learn How To...
- Choose colours with confidence and understand why they work
- Plan your compositions with ease so you’re never stuck at the start
- Transfer your outlines cleanly and accurately—no stress, no smudging
- Layer soft pastels to build beautiful depth, detail, and realism
- Finally understand values—and use them to make your art pop
- Bring life and emotion into your animals with expressive details
- See your subject with fresh eyes and draw what’s really there
- Create finished artwork you’re proud to show off (and even sell!)
- Identify what to improve without being too hard on yourself
- Feel confident taking on new art challenges to help you grow
- Let go of perfectionism and enjoy the creative process again
- Turn your art time into something consistent, joyful, and fulfilling
Only you can decide how your art journey unfolds. Are you ready to take the next step?
What Our Members Are Saying:
"I think I’d feel lost without The Creative Barn now. It’s boosted my confidence, given me direction, and made art fun again."
"I was searching for a realist wildlife art community… and I found so much more. The motivation, the friendships, and the joy have been life-changing."
"I hadn’t drawn since school. Now I’ve created art I never imagined I could do—and even made a portrait of my cat without a tutorial!"
I highly recommend joining. Kerri is an amazing teacher, her tutorials are very thorough, well structured and easy to follow. I have been a member for nearly 3 years and was very new to art and pastels. I do the tutorials at my own pace but I always try to catch the "draw alongs" and any lives sessions, because the members are now my art friends and we all help and encourage each other. Come and join us.
- Paula (Creative Barn Member)
"I’ve fallen in love with soft pastels and gained the confidence to try subjects I never thought I could do. The Creative Barn is the best decision I’ve made for myself in years!"
Donna
Creative Barn Premium Member
"This membership gave me time for myself and reminded me how much I love drawing and painting. It's such a caring, creative community."
Denise
Creative Barn Premium Member
"The friendships, the support, and the reminder that art is important have been life-changing. The Creative Barn feels like home."
Diana
Creative Barn Premium Member
"I’d lost confidence and stopped creating… now I’m sharing my art again and loving the process. The support and encouragement are next level!"
"I never thought I could paint animals, but now I’m more confident and actually framing my work! Kerri is a brilliant, supportive teacher."
"My art has improved exponentially, I’ve had commissions, and I’m even looking at exhibitions. The support and relaxed learning environment make all the difference."
PLUS! A Private Online Community of Like Minded Artists
Join a vibrant community of artists who share your passion. Engage in live Q&A sessions, participate in art chats, and draw along with peers to foster connections and receive constructive feedback.
What better way to learn, share, grow, become friends and encourage each other.
Your Time is Now, to Start Creating!
You don’t have to do this alone.
Come join us inside The Creative Barn.
Still not sure? Take a look inside..
Did someone say Bonuses???
- Group Coaching Call to get you off and running without confusion
- Chance to win $50 Amazon gift card every month
- 10% discount off any workshops either in person or online (excluding art retreat)
- First option on Art Retreats
- Free access to future Coaching Weeks while an active member
- Welcome pack to all members
- Paper pack to yearly members (new subscribers only)
- Getting started pack to VIP members
- Creative Barn App to make it easy to use on mobile device
- Library of copyright free reference images
- Exclusive access to our searchable video library powered by Searchie for a seamless learning experience
You’re at the edge of something exciting—are you ready to begin?
INSTANT ACCESS
TO OVER 200 TUTORIALS
NO RISK GUARANTEE
CANCEL ANYTIME
I'm so confident The Creative Barn Membership will work for you if you let it.
That's why I am offering a no risk guarantee that you can cancel your membership anytime,
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What's included in the Membership?
Each month in the Premium Tier you will get access to a new drawing tutorial, live q & a session with Kerri, weekly creative play sessions, live art chat and draw along session. You will also have access to the amazing community of like minded artists.
Who can join The Creative Barn Membership?
I've created the membership to suit all skill levels, to complete beginner to advanced artist. By using the Path to Success inside the Premium Tier, and finding out where you are on it, you can target your learning to your own skill level, so as not to get overwhelmed.
Is this going to help me make progress?
Definitely, I have put a lot of time into creating a Path to Success to help you along your way. This will eliminate overwhelm and get you focused on where you are at the moment and what you need to learn to progress. Plus, I have designed motivational tools like the Gameboards & Pins for each stage and our monthly Barn Bingo.
I’m a total beginner. Will I be lost?
Not at all. The Creative Barn Membership is designed to guide you from complete beginner through to experienced artist. I have a whole module just on fundamental art lessons that is suited for everyone and the perfect place to get started.
Is there a schedule for monthly content ?
At the start of each month the Calendar is updated in the Premium Tier, so you can see what is happening that month and what we will be focusing on and at what times. I try to have things happening each month at different times to suit students worldwide and every 3 months we change them around so everyone gets a chance to attend the different live sessions.
What if I can’t attend the live sessions?
No problem, everything is recorded and will be available to watch the next day.
Will there be a community of creatives ?
Yes the community is a vibrant and important part of your membership. I truly believe we can learn and grow much faster with a powerful creative community behind you.
Who is the membership not for ?
Well I've created the membership to suit any skill level of artist and we will be covering most dry mediums, but if you are wanting to learn portraiture or still life for example, then this would not suit you. I am all about the furry creatures and mother nature.
When can I join ?
The Creative Barn doors only swing open twice a year in January and July. This is so I can put my whole focus on my members and create an amazing experience for them. You can add your name to the waitlist here so you don't miss out when they open next.
What happens after i join ?
Once you join you will receive a welcome email from me, giving you the step by step process to follow to introduce you to the membership and community. Don't worry you will know exactly what to do and when things are happening. And I'll be preparing your welcome pack and have it in the mail asap.
Are any art supplies included in the membership ?
No supplies are not included in the membership, I will give you an equipment list for each drawing tutorial so you can get the supplies you need before starting each lesson. Inside Stage 1 there is a full supply list of my favourite pastels so you can focus on buying only what's needed and not wasting money.
How long does the membership last?
The membership lasts for as long as you want to be a member. It is a subscription base, so if you signed up for monthly, you will be charged a recurring payment every month, and the same goes for yearly subscribers.
Can I sell what I create?
Yes of course, we all gotta pay for those art supplies haha. All tutorials use copyright free reference images, either taken by myself or from Pixabay.com. When sharing on social media I would appreciate you give a shout out to me if it's from a tutorial.
Can I cancel my membership at any time?
Yes you are welcome to cancel at any time, although I will be sad to see you go.
Can I get a refund if I cancel my membership?
If you are on the monthly plan then no you cannot get a refund, your membership will just not renew the following month. Please make sure to give me at least 1 weeks notice before the billing period, so I have time to get you out of the system.
If you have paid yearly then I am happy to refund you the remaining months, but the months already used will be charged at the full monthly rate, so you don't get the yearly discount.
All cancelled subscriptions will incur the first months fee to cover the cost of Welcome Packs & postage.
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