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About Valdor Art

You’re capable of

more than you think

That’s the belief at the heart of everything we do.

We’re Andrea Dorogi and Peter Valentin -

A husband-and-wife duo who founded Valdor Art back in 2008. (Val-dor = from our last names: Valentin and Dorogi.)

We’ve taught thousands of people to draw — from stick figures all the way to the “Wait... YOU drew this?!” level. We didn’t grow up as artists — we learned to draw as adults, and that’s exactly why we know how to make the process simple and achievable for anyone.

Andrea worked in finance at multinational companies. Peter was a software developer. We both loved drawing as kids… or at least wanted to. But life pushed us toward “real” careers.

Then came a turning point.

Andrea ended up in the hospital with chest pains — the doctors called it “manager’s disease.” They prescribed tranquilizers. Instead, she picked up a pencil.

What began as a way to calm her mind turned into something life-changing. That first drawing — and the joy it brought — reminded us that drawing isn't just art. It's transformation.

We’re ordinary people. And that’s exactly why we can teach you how to draw in a clear, structured way.

A Song Inspired by Our Community

We’ll show you:

what to do with your hands — and with your head,

what to look for,

how to think,

and how to enjoy the process.

We weren’t born talented. We developed a method. And if it worked for us — it will work for you.

You don’t need to be an artist. We’re not either. But you deserve that feeling of success. You deserve to experience how drawing can relieve stress, calm your mind, and unlock the best version of yourself.

We don’t see drawing as a goal in itself, but as a tool to make your life better.

We’re not here to create artists

We’re here to create breakthroughs

We help you experience the joy of creating something you once thought was impossible. 
To guide you from “I can’t” to “I did it!”

Our mission is to help you build confidence, find peace, and enjoy the process of creation — with a method that works even if you’ve never held a pencil before.

We believe drawing is more than a hobby. It’s a tool for self-trust, mindfulness, and transformation.

And most importantly: 
It teaches you that you’re capable of more than you think.

How Our Method Was Born…

Let us tell you a story

When Andrea was a child, she was once asked in art class to draw a crumpled piece of paper. She stared deeply at every crease and shadow — and without even realizing it, she stopped looking at the paper.

Her eyes were locked onto the subject. Her hand simply followed. A classmate whispered behind her: “Whoa! You’re not even looking at your drawing!”

That moment revealed something important: Drawing doesn’t happen in your hands. It happens in your mind. Fast forward 25 years — this simple insight became the foundation of our method.

Most people stare at the page when they draw. But artists learn to truly observe. Once you learn how to see like an artist, everything changes. Many gifted artists draw well, but can’t explain how they do it — because they’re not aware of what’s happening in their brain...

We’ll show you:

We break it down into clear, logical steps. We translate what gifted artists do unconsciously into instructions anyone can follow.

It’s like the difference between an Olympic champion and a world-class coach: One can do it. The other can teach it.

And we’ve proven it works — not just once, but with thousands of students.

Our courses always include:

mindset training,

observation techniques,

and structured progression.

That’s why our students learn faster, with more joy, and with lasting confidence.

Our Teaching Philosophy

While many talented artists can't explain what they do, we break down the thinking process behind drawing — so you can actually learn to see like an artist.

Once you understand what your brain needs to do, your hand will follow.

That’s why our students progress so quickly — and why they keep drawing long after the course is done.

What Makes Valdor Art Different?

Most online drawing courses give you content. We give you transformation

We give you support. Structure. Real progress. This is not just a downloadable product — it’s a complete learning experience.

Our courses always include:

Structured, beginner-friendly methods

Step-by-step video guidance

Personal feedback from real instructors

A supportive community that encourages and uplifts

Most online drawing courses give you content. We give you transformation

— one where we’re with you every step of the way. We walk beside you, celebrate your wins, help you fix your mistakes, and remind you that growth is never a straight line.

And our results speak for themselves:

We’ve helped complete beginners create portraits and landscapes they’re proud to hang on their walls — often in just a few hours.

Some of our students have even gone on to exhibit their work.

Because we don’t just teach drawing. We teach confidence. We teach observation. We teach you to believe in yourself.

From Hungary to the world

Meet Andrea & Peter — founders of a real family-built art school with 17 years of teaching experience

We teach a unique drawing method designed to help complete beginners create realistic drawings in just a few hours — instead of spending years practicing before experiencing their first real success.

Even if you currently feel like you can only draw stick figures, our step-by-step system is built to help you achieve visible results quickly, confidently, and joyfully.

The lessons are presented in English using an AI-generated version of Andrea’s own voice. This allows you to hear the instruction in English while still keeping Andrea’s personal teaching style and voice — without having to read subtitles while watching the drawing process.

Every drawing demonstration, lesson, and personal feedback comes from real human artists and teachers.

As a smaller European art school, personal attention truly matters to us. We know you may not know our name yet — and that’s exactly why we work so hard to earn your trust and help every student feel supported, encouraged, and successful.

Our Family, Our Future

We taught our own children to draw using the Valdor method. At age 10, both Mira and Mark were creating lifelike portraits.

Mark also excels in sports — he practices karate and has placed on the podium at national championships. But the story doesn’t end there.

Our daughter Mira — who once said "I’m not sure I can do this" — went on to become a decorated pole sport athlete.

European Championship bronze medalist, 4th place in the World Championships. Full scholarship to study in the United States.

Why? Because she believed she was capable of more. And she was.

That’s our message to every student: So are you.