Mara Ellis
Founding Drawing Tutor
Mara teaches line, proportion, and patient visual analysis.
Our studio story
A gentler way to become more observant.
PetalStride Studio began as a weekly table where working illustrators shared exercises that made looking feel active again. Today, our courses give independent learners a welcoming structure without flattening their individual voice.
Our mission
We make drawing education practical, generous, and specific. Students should know what to try next, why it matters, and how to reflect on the result.
View drawing coursesThe PetalStride method
Notice the subject, name the decision, repeat the experiment, and keep the useful evidence. Progress is measured in attention, not comparison.
The people at the table
Jon Bell
Color and Composition Tutor
Jon helps learners build atmosphere through restrained color decisions.
Nia Flores
Learner Experience Lead
Nia shapes feedback rituals and makes course pathways easier to navigate.