Who am I ?
Hey, my name is Gabriela
Architect, watercolor illustrator, multi-passionate human being and artist with a mission
I am an ex-architect who worked through burnout by returning to simple, joyful creative moments.
Now I teach watercolor sketching in a fun, relaxing way so you can draw and paint for pleasure, reconnect with yourself, and capture the world around you. I’ve taught over 1,000 students through my courses and Patreon, helping them discover that they can be the gifted artist they never thought they could be.
With just a sketchbook, a few fineliners, and a small watercolor set, you’ll learn to sketch anything you see and make meaningful memories along the way. My gentle approach helps you let go of perfection and fall in love with imperfect, heart-calming creativity.
My vision
There is something magical about slowing down and capturing the world in your sketchbook. My vision is to help people rediscover their creativity, find calm in the process, and experience the joy, confidence, and connection that art can bring to everyday life.
My mission
Through guided lessons and a supportive approach, I help beginners and creative souls build confidence in drawing and watercolor. My mission is to make art accessible, joyful, and part of everyday life, wherever you are in the world.
My story
I didn’t plan to become an artist.
I began my career as an architect, drawn to creativity, structure, and beauty. But after becoming a mother, I found myself exhausted and disconnected, quietly experiencing burnout. In the middle of that difficult season, I returned to something simple: drawing.
Just a few minutes of sketching each day became a turning point. It helped me slow down, breathe, and reconnect with myself. What started as a small personal ritual soon transformed into a new path—one rooted in calm, presence, and creative freedom.
Creativity has always been at the heart of who I am. I love capturing the beauty of everyday life—whether it’s the curves of a building, the bloom of a flower, or the quiet moments in between. Combining my love for architecture, nature, and art, I help students discover how sketching and watercolor can bring calm, joy, and confidence into their everyday lives.
Today, I teach watercolor sketching to help others experience that same transformation. My approach is gentle and encouraging, focused not on perfection but on joy, confidence, and meaningful expression.
Through my workshops and online classes, I’ve guided over 1,000 students to rediscover their creativity and build a lasting, peaceful creative practice.
Because art isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about coming home to yourself.
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
Pablo Picasso
Join my in-person Workshops
My workshops are more than just art lessons — they're a warm, welcoming space where creative people come together, encourage each other, and grow. Because creating is simply more fun when you're not doing it alone.
Don't know where to start?
Take the 2 minutes Quiz and find out what is the best fit for you to start learning sketching and watercolor in a fun way.
