As we move toward a new year, we wanted to share a simple look at what’s taking shape inside ACI Skool. Our focus for 2026 is depth, accessibility, and sustainable creative growth. Here’s what you can expect: 🎥 Video Tutorials: Short, focused tutorials covering techniques, tools, and creative approaches~ designed to be easy to revisit and apply at your own pace. 📚 Lesson-Based Videos: More structured video lessons that go deeper into process, fundamentals, to accompany lessons and add some creative thinking~ without excess stress. 🧩 Large-Format Classes (Start → Professional) In-depth, multi-part classes that guide you from foundations through professional application—focusing on Illustration and Typography, including process, refinement, presentation, and real-world use. 🗓️ Monthly Art Calls Live, low-pressure community calls for connection, discussion, Q&A, and shared creative time. No rush. No grind. Just thoughtful learning, shared space, and room to grow. Thank you for being part of this community~we’re excited to build this next chapter together~!

Introducing the Photo Reference Library! 📸✨ Hey everyone! I’ve been quietly building something behind the scenes, and I’m finally ready to share it: ACI is launching our own Photo Reference Library~ a growing collection of images donated by our studios and our community. From landscapes and flora to textures, food, animals, architecture, and more… this will be a living resource you can pull from anytime you need inspiration, practice, or a solid study reference. 🌱 What makes this library special? - It’s built together~ with images captured by you and us! - It’s curated by ACI for artists of every level and every medium. - It’ll keep expanding throughout the years as more sets come in. - It’s tailored specifically for sketching, painting, digital art, warm-ups, color studies, and idea-sparking. - Everyone is welcome to submit photos! 📁 Categories will include: - Landscapes - Flora - Fauna & Animals - Architecture / Citiescapes - Skies & Weather - Textures / Macro - Food - Objects / Still Life - Seasonal Packs…and more as the community grows. 💛 A quick reminder Every photo is credited to the person who donated it. You’re welcome to use them for study, practice, and creative growth — just don’t repost or redistribute them. We protect each other’s work here. I’m so excited for this, and I can’t wait for you all to start using these images in your artwork. It’s going to be such a powerful tool for our creative community. Launching soon. Stay tuned! 🌈📚✨ (Though you can get a sneak peak in the classroom already)

A fresh week is ahead of us, creatives. What’s on your plate? What project, idea, sketch, product, or tiny step are you planning to work on? Drop it below so we can cheer each other on~ big or small, it all counts! 🌿🎨✨

🌱 Welcome to Art Collective International (ACI) on Skool! 🎨 We’re so glad you’re here. ACI is more than just a creative hub~ it’s a space to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded artists, makers, and thinkers. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, there’s space here for you to explore, ask questions, and be supported every step of the way. This platform will host: - 🛠️ Educational content and tutorials - 🧠 Real talk on art, business, and sustainability - 🤝 A growing community built on respect, creativity, and collaboration Introduce yourself, share your current work or goals, and don’t be afraid to ask for help or feedback—we’re all here to uplift one another. Let’s build something beautiful together. Welcome to the collective. 💫

I redid one of my drawings and I think I can see such a huge improvement. The one on the left is what I just finished and the one on the right was from about a month and a half ago. I know I can do better but Im going to take this as a win. 🙌🏾🙌🏾