Make creativity a daily practice.

Build a creative habit with Praxis. Find references, create practice sessions, and develop your skills at your own pace.

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Start with a free plan. Make space for creativity in your everyday life.

Thousand of references or bring your own - Highly customizable - Timed practice sessions - clean and responsive

What is SketchyCraft Praxis?

SketchyCraft Praxis is a creative practice tool that helps you turn the intention to create into time spent actually creating.

Choose images that inspire you, set up a practice session, and return to your craft regularly. Whether you're learning to draw, exploring watercolor, improving your illustration skills, or getting back into a creative routine, Praxis gives you a simple place to begin.

You don't need a perfect plan or hours of free time. You just need to start.

Practice daily to go from this

to a pro of this level

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Start with a quick practice session. No Sign-up required.

How Praxis works — From inspiration to practice.

Choose your references

Find images that inspire you, explore ready-made boards, or use your own reference sources to decide what you'd like to practise.

Create your session

Build a custom practice session around your interests, goals, and available time. Make it your own, whether you want to work on drawing fundamentals, or explore a new subject.

Show up and practise

Open your session, pick up your tools, and focus on the work in front of you. Start small and let consistency build over time.

Come back tomorrow

Use your practice calendar, streaks, goals, and daily inspiration to help you return to your creative work and keep the habit going.

Find your next subject to practise.

Not sure what to practice today?
Browse Praxis boards to find visual references and subjects that inspire you. Choose a board that matches your interests, explore different ideas, and use the references to build your next practice session.

Head Sculptures

18 References

Eyes — Direction & Gaze

18 References

Nose Form — Multiple Angles

8 References

Small Birds & Avian Poses

29 References

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Bring your inspiration into your practice session.

Explore images from Unsplash or use Pinterest as a source of inspiration for the subjects you want to practise.

Upload your files

Every session leaves a mark.

Creativity grows with practice. SketchyCraft's practice calendar shows the days you showed up and how much you practised.

Your practice, your way

There's no single way to learn art. You might want to draw from observation, practise watercolor, study anatomy, explore composition, or simply enjoy making something every day.

With custom practice sessions, you can choose the references and subjects that interest you, create a session that fits your needs, and return to the skills you want to develop.

Your interests. Your pace. Your practice.

Other frequently asked questions →

What is SketchyCraft Praxis?

SketchyCraft Praxis is a timed art practice tool that helps you build a regular drawing or painting habit. Choose a reference, set your practice time, and start creating.

What can I practice with Praxis?

You can use Praxis for drawing, sketching, watercolor, painting, figure studies, portraits, objects, landscapes, or almost any other creative practice. You decide what you want to work on.

Can I create custom practice sessions?

Yes. You can create custom sessions based on your preferred practice time, references, and practice goals. This makes Praxis useful for both quick daily exercises and longer focused sessions.

Where can I get reference images?

You can use your own uploaded images, search images through Unsplash, or connect your Pinterest boards to use your saved references. You don't need an Unsplash account to search for images in Praxis.

Can I use my Pinterest boards in Praxis?

Yes. You can connect Pinterest and bring your saved boards into your practice sessions, so you can practice from references you've already collected.

Do I need to upload my artwork?

No. Praxis is primarily designed for the practice session itself. You can simply start a session and practice with your chosen reference. Your practice history can also help you keep track of your activity.

Is Praxis only for beginners?

No. Praxis can be used by beginners as well as experienced artists. You can make simple warm-up sessions or create more focused practice sessions around specific skills and subjects.

Can I use Praxis for daily art practice?

Yes. Praxis is designed around consistent practice. You can use timed sessions as part of a daily or weekly creative routine and build a regular practice habit.

Is SketchyCraft Praxis free?

Praxis has a free experience, with additional features and storage available through SketchyCraft plans. You can start practicing without needing to commit to a paid plan.

Can I use Praxis on my phone?

Yes. Praxis is designed to work in a web browser, so you can use it across desktop and mobile devices.

How is Praxis different from a random timer?

Praxis combines the timer with your references, custom practice sessions, saved preferences, and creative practice history. The goal is to make starting a practice session easier—not just count down the minutes.

Do I need an account to use Praxis?

You can explore Praxis without much setup, but signing up unlocks features such as creating custom sessions, connecting Pinterest, using Unsplash references, uploading your own images, and keeping your practice activity with your SketchyCraft account.

Can Praxis help me build an art habit?

That's what Praxis is designed to support. Instead of deciding what to practice every time you sit down, you can prepare sessions and references in advance and simply start practicing.

Who is SketchyCraft Praxis for?

Praxis is for anyone who wants to spend more consistent time making art—from someone picking up a pencil again after years to artists who want a simple way to structure regular practice.