THE DOGWOOD SERIES
What's Inside the Box
Everything you need to begin your Dogwood creative experience — printed guidance, practice surfaces, pencils and presentation packaging — plus access to ARTi whenever you need encouragement.
THE FIRST FEW MINUTES
Start With the Welcome Card
The Welcome Card introduces the Dogwood Series and shows you how to begin.
From there, the instruction cards guide you step by step, while the practice cards give you space to try, adjust, and build confidence.
Untie the Ribbon
A simple twine bow sets the tone — this is a gift, even when it’s for yourself.
Unwrap the Canvas
Your mini canvas rests in tissue paper, protected and ready for your finished piece.
Meet Your Cards
The Welcome Card and all five instruction cards are stacked in order, ready to begin.
EVERY BOX INCLUDES
What's Included in the Dogwood Kit
Welcome Card
Presentation Box
5 Instruction Cards
Five step-by-step instruction cards guide you through the Dogwood drawing experience, from the first stage through the finished piece.
Important: Together with the Welcome Card, the kit contains 6 instruction cards.
5 Double-Sided Practice Cards
Five practice cards provide 10 practice surfaces. Use both sides to try each stage, make adjustments and build confidence before completing your final piece.
2 HB pencils
Two HB pencils are included for sketching and working through the drawing experience.
ARTi copy
When you reach selected coaching moments, simply scan the QR code to connect with ARTi for encouragement and guidance
THE FIRST THING YOU’LL SEE
The Welcome Card
The Welcome Card introduces the Dogwood Series and ARTi — your creative companion throughout the experience.
It includes the permanent QR access you can use when you reach the moments where a little encouragement or a helpful suggestion can keep you moving forward.
ONE SERIES, FIVE STAGES
The Five Instruction Cards
01 — Bloom Placement
Begin by sketching the placement of your first blossom.
02 — Branch
Build the branch structure that brings the composition together.
03 — Leaves
Add the leaves and their details to develop the character of the drawing.
04 — Buds & Berries
Add the buds and berries that bring the Dogwood drawing to life.
05 — Full Bloom
Bring the completed drawing together and finish your Dogwood piece.
THE DETAILS MATTER
Crafted With Care, Down to the Ribbon
Your mini canvas arrives wrapped in tissue paper and tied with twine — a small detail meant to make opening your kit feel like a gift, not just a delivery. We wanted the first few seconds of the experience to feel as thoughtful as the ten coaching moments that follow.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Designed for Every Skill Level
You don’t need previous drawing experience to begin.
Each instruction card breaks the creative process into small, achievable steps, while the practice cards give you room to try, adjust and learn as you go.
ARTi provides encouragement and helpful suggestions at selected moments, helping you notice your progress and continue with confidence.
MORE THAN A KIT
Ready to Begin
Everything you need for your Dogwood drawing experience comes together in one beautifully presented box.”
keepsake box
Your Dogwood Series materials arrive together in one carefully designed presentation box.
Complete Drawing Experience
Instruction cards and double-sided practice cards give you clear guidance and space to build confidence.
ARTi Support
Scan the QR code on your instruction cards at selected coaching moments to connect with ARTi throughout your experience.
Instruction Cards including
welcome card
DOUBLE-SIDED PRACTICE CARDS
PRACTICE SURFACES
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR KIT
Frequently Asked Questions
ARTi is the creative companion included with Artist in Bloom. ARTi provides encouraging, specific suggestions at selected moments as you work through your physical drawing experience.
No. ARTi is accessed through the permanent QR code included with your Artist in Bloom kit. No app is required.
No. No account or login is required to use ARTi.
No. You create the artwork yourself using the pencils, instruction cards and practice cards included in your kit. ARTi provides encouragement and helpful suggestions along the way.
ARTi is available at selected moments connected to the instruction cards. When you reach one of those moments, scan the QR code to receive encouragement or a helpful suggestion before returning to your drawing.
Your Dogwood Experience Starts Here
Your Artist in Bloom kit includes the instruction cards, practice cards, pencils, keepsake box, and ARTi coaching you need to begin.