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Set your creativity free and learn the art of Professional Doodling with 13+ hours of content and 50+ video lessons!
ARTISTS ARE BORN, NOT MADE: THIS IS WRONG!
Artists aren’t born — they are shaped intentionally. Maybe you’ve been told that true artists are born with a gift. That inspiration flows endlessly, effortlessly. That mastery is something you either have or don’t.
These are myths.
Behind every powerful piece of art is not magic, but Â
PATIENCE, DEDICATION, CURIOSITY:
There will always be those who seem naturally gifted — but talent alone is not the story. What matters is how willing you are to observe, to feel, to try, to try again.
That’s where I come in — to guide you, gently but clearly, through the process of learning, creating, and discovering your own voice.
What do you think? Let's start this journey together!
DOODLING ISN'T JUST FOR FUN— IT'S A SKILL YOU CAN EXPLORE
Do you find yourself sketching in the margins but don’t know how to turn it into something more? Do ideas come to you, but you’re unsure how to give them form and flow? Or maybe you’ve been drawing for a while and are ready to take your work to the next level?
Comics and visual storytelling, like any craft, can be developed with time, play, and the right tools.
I designed this course for curious creatives at any level—whether you're just starting out or looking to reconnect with your artistic voice. You’ll learn how to build characters, shape narratives, and find your personal rhythm through guided exercises, creative prompts, and storytelling techniques that balance structure with freedom.
HI, I'M JOHN,
I’ve worked as a Visual Development artist on ten Disney films, including Treasure Planet, Atlantis, and Emperor’s New Groove!
I’ve taught at Lucasfilm in both San Francisco and Singapore, and I've shared my passion for storytelling and design with my students at USC and CalArts.
Over the years, I’ve developed a unique and powerful teaching method designed to unlock your creativity. Currently, I’m producing a Science Fiction Feature while continuing to share my creative philosophy.
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT ME
"John's work is a rarity in this day and age of artistic regurgitation..His work and style
are consistently his own. Very little tends to catch my eye nowadays but his work out
of the pile of illustrators out there does. I am a fan."
- Carlos Huante - Concept Artist - Prometheus, War of the Worlds, The Abyss
"John Mahoney's Zentropa is a surrealistic space Journey with an impeccable art
style that is reminiscent of the glory days of Heavy Metal magazine."
- Steve Wang Creature Creator of The Predator and many other amazing films
"The art of John Mahoney is a hypnotic and bizarre excursion into the mind of a
superior draftsman. Mahoney's artwork evokes a surreal narrative that draws the
viewer ever deeper into his personal brand of science fiction, and even deeper into
our own subconscious."
-Marcelo Vignali Art Director - Hotel Transylvania.
IMAGINE DEFEATING YOUR FEARS
Imagine you’ve just completed this journey.
You’ve spent time sketching, experimenting, and telling stories—and now, something personal and alive has taken shape.
For the first time, you’re not afraid to share your work, because it feels real. It feels like you.
Maybe you’ve spent years admiring other artists, wondering if your ideas were “good enough.”
Maybe you’ve doubted your skills. But now, you see your work for what it truly is: the result of curiosity, consistency, and courage.
What does it feel like to trust your hand, your eye, your story?
Choosing to invest in your drawing practice is choosing to invest in your creative voice.
There’s no magic shortcut—but there is a path forward. A way to shape your thoughts into characters, frames, and worlds that connect.
Art doesn’t just live on the page. It lives in you. And this course is a space to explore that process—playfully, honestly, and together.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DO AFTER MY COURSE
Draw Fearlessly
Invent Boldly
Tell Visual Stories
COURSE CONTENT
The course has 9 modules, 50+ videos, 13+ hours of learning and practicing. You can pause and replay the videos as much as you want. The course is suitable for everyone. It would be best to take the course in order, because it will start from the basics to lessons at a more advanced level.Â
Practice makes perfect!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
MODULE 1
Influences
◎ Artistic influences from the 1960s and Mahoney’s personal journey.
â—ŽÂ Key inspirations: Hans Bellmer, Egon Schiele, Aubrey Beardsley.Â
◎ Core principles like “Never Erase” and embracing imperfection
MODULE 2
Mahoney Drawing Techniques
â—ŤÂ Snique approaches: drawing slowly, telling stories while drawing, and working with one color.
â—ŤÂ Playful experimentation: sticker paper, changing faces, proportions, frog legs, intestines.
â—ŤÂ Building references and learning from other artists.
MODULE 3
Drawing with Honesty
⦿ Using doodles for design, imagination, and storytelling.
⦿ Techniques like yellow scribbling, negative shape coloring, and finding the drawing.
⦿ The role of honesty and authenticity in artistic expression.
MODULE 4
Life Drawing from Sculpture
â—ŽÂ Shading, textures, and creating 3D doodles.
â—ŽÂ Transitioning from sculpture to drawing: overlap, figure studies, digital doodling.
â—ŽÂ Overcoming anxiety and starting a life drawing session.
MODULE 5
Unusual Photoshop Techniques
â—ŤÂ Combining traditional drawings in Photoshop and using hand-drawn panels.
â—ŤÂ Direct sketching, cleaning up, and experimental digital workflows.
◍ Playful, unconventional processes (like Goddamn Forno!).
MODULE 6
Psychedelic Imagery
⦿ Exploring psychedelic drawing and surreal concepts (reincarnation, turning the page).
⦿ Blending analog and digital: Photoshop coloring + hand lettering.
⦿ Advanced Photoshop effects for trippy, layered imagery.
MODULE 7
Drawing Pigs
â—ŽÂ Using references and overlaps to stylize pig drawings.
◎ Exploring themes of “evil,” repetition, and randomness in creativity.
â—ŽÂ Playful experiments: spaghetti drawings, scanning challenges, random coloring.
MODULE 8
Drawing Lovely Ladies
â—ŤÂ Life drawing studies and learning from teachers.
◍ Creative philosophy: “Don’t practice”—drawing with freedom.
â—ŤÂ Poster-making and design applications.
MODULE 9
Art Therapy
â—ŤÂ Therapeutic approaches: working with models, chisel lines, and art with spice.
â—ŤÂ Using biographies and personal storytelling for inspiration.
â—ŤÂ Final demo.
INCLUDED INÂ MY COURSE
Fundamentals & Materials
We will look together at the materials, basic techniques, and knowledge needed to begin this journey. Approaching a new technique means first learning how best to use the tools at your disposal.
Practical exercises
Theory is important, but what makes you a true artist is practice... Lots of practice! You'll find lots of exercises to get started with and from which to get inspiration. I will show you some tricks that will make your make up truly unique.
Lifetime Access
Once you register for the course, you will have lifetime access and you can watch it whenever you want! This will enable you to better learn even the most difficult notions. You don't have a deadline, you can take the course even for 5 minutes a day! This possibility, doesn't it seem incredible?
Flexibility
This is one of the course's strengths: being able to watch the videos wherever you want, whenever you want, and as many times as you want. The course is available from any device so you can watch the course from the comfort of your home or take a single lesson on the train!
Community of artists
As soon as you sign up for the course, you will join a group of people who, like you, share this passion and are following the same course as you. This means you'll be able to exchange ideas, tips or ask questions because you'll be surrounded by people who love art the same way you do!
My daily support
On this journey, you will never be alone! You can write to me and you will receive my feedback as soon as possible, so you will always feel supported. Sometimes, approaching drawing and doodling might be daunting, but don't worry: I will be there to help you, step by step!
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL GET WITH THE COURSE!
This course is for curious creators who want to transform their loose sketches into powerful visual stories. Whether you’re just starting out or returning to drawing with fresh eyes, this experience will guide you through the art of doodling with intention, exploring your visual voice, and letting your heart lead the way.
Through playful exercises, character invention, movement-based drawing, blind contour explorations, and psychedelic poster design, you’ll learn how to loosen up, dive deep, and draw without fear. Each module builds your confidence, one unexpected line at a time, culminating in your own comic page, zine, or project that reflects your unique energy.
This isn’t about drawing "perfectly." It’s about drawing honestly. With humor, weirdness, rhythm, and joy.
By the end, you won’t just have drawings, you’ll have a creative practice.
 Exclusive Poster Pack
✨ Downloadable PDFs of posters I created for the course—use them as inspiration and creative reminders while you doodle.
($37- FREE)
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My Guarantee to Every Student
If you are not satisfied with the course for any reason, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first 30 days. This is my guarantee to you, I want all my students to be satisfied. Also, this means that there is no risk as well! Give it a try and experience the program first-hand!
