ARC International - The Art Renewal Center - Combines on-line international art news, reviews, articles, contemporary salon and a research library of master paintings. This site is devoted to raising 'art' standards and giving recognition to the rare quality paintings of today and the multitude of yesteryear.
Color Matters - The concept of color can be approached from several disciplines: physiology, psychology, philosophy, and art. Starting points for an exploration of color. Explore how color affects appetite, vision, sexuality, energy conservation, and its relationship to architecture and interior design.
Contemporary Artist's Center - A not-for-profit artists' studio facility established in 1990 by working artists for working artists.
Creative Catalyst Productions - Art instruction videos and DVDs include lessons in drawing, painting, design and special techniques. Artist biographies, galleries, forum, video previews and periodic online art shows open to the public.
The Elements of Art - A functional exploration of two dimensional art - principally drawing and oil painting - based on my own experience and study.
Interactive MultiMedia at Columbia College - InterActiVe MultiMedia Program at Columbia College Chicago. A College major offering concentrations in Animation, Programming,Graphic Design, Photography, Project Management, Sound, and Video. With a special emphasis on Learning to Learn.
Leaning Post Productions - Connecting with education: Reaching teachers, students, and parents through CD-ROMs and art and technology workshops and services.
Rehs Galleries: Newsletter Archive - Archive of newsletters relating to the buying, selling and collecting of fine art. Topics include buying at a gallery, authenticity, quality and the art market vs stock market. Updated monthly.
About.com: Drawing and Sketching - Offers tutorials and exercises for skill development. Includes articles, categorized links, and a forum.
Art School Online - Roger Elliott presents lessons on drawing portraits, drawing ships, perspective, digital art techniques and color theory.
Art Studio Chalkboard - Illustrated lessons describe linear and atmospheric perspectives, shading and grayscale values, and the “golden mean”, one of four compositional models.
Artgraphica - Free tutorials about drawing people and faces with charcoal. Art tutorials on CD are available for purchase.
Bet Borgeson Studio - Teaches the colored pencil medium and personal artistic growth through online courses. Includes a FAQ about technique and practice assignments.
The Bradley Gallery - Free pastel pencil demonstrations by Colin Bradley. Videos and lesson packs that include materials needed to create a drawing are available for purchase.
Charcoal Demo - This instructional video of a charcoal portrait can be played and easily paused to check the progression of the drawing. Includes a discussion of the practical side of values and edges.
Clare Walker Leslie's Guide to Sketching Trees - Nature journal and tree drawing tutorial focusing on tree silhouettes, limbs, leaves, seasonal deciduous trees, and evergreen trees. Pages for your own sketches are included. [PDF]
Colored Pencil Techniques by Kristy Kutch - Artist and instructor gives a step-by-step demonstration of colored pencil techniques using the poppy flower as inspiration.
Compendium of free art lessons - This archive of 40 free lessons begins with how to look and teaches values, edges, negative space, shadows, color, and composition. It ends with how to price your art.
Draw Anyway - Short drawing tutorials for busy people by Myfanwy Nixon. Each lesson takes less than ten minutes.
Draw23.com - Short video clips demonstrate charcoal drawings of basic shapes, perspective, a portrait, human figures, and a still life. Lessons describe drawing techniques.
Drawing 3D - An introduction to understanding 3D principles in drawing includes perspective tutorials and video demos.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain - Author Dr. Betty Edwards introduces her teaching technique, the theory behind it, exercises, workshops and materials.
Drawing the Human Hand - Ron Lemen’s tutorial uses precise drawings to show the human hand in proportion to the head and body. It examines the hand mass, the thumb mass, and the line of action.
Drawing Together - Excerpts from Heather Williams' book "Drawing as a Sacred Activity", artwork by the artist, creativity links, and free drawing lessons in pdf format.
Drawing Trees - Vincent D. Whitehead’s tutorials show intricate drawings of bark and tree foliage done with ballpoint-style pens. He provides step-by-step instructions and techniques.
Drawspace.com - Offers free and for purchase pdf drawing classes featuring Brenda Hoddinott's style of teaching. Classes include beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.
Emptyeasel.com - Art tutorials with drawing tips teach perspective, composition, dimension, and how to draw what you see.
The Figure Drawing LAB - Detailed instruction on how to draw the human figure with graphics showing proportions of the human body, chiaroscuro and foreshortening.
Gesture - The Foundation of Figurative Art - Artist Rebecca Alzofon teaches the basics of gesture drawing through the drawing of a figure. Discusses the concepts of organizing a stick figure, projection and volume augmentation, and loosening up in order to capture expressive line.
How to Draw a Car - Learn how to draw cars like a pro using simple tips and tricks the pros use.
How to Draw Cartoons - Simple step-by-step lessons for drawing cartoons are available online and free. Multiple subjects range from animals and cars to dragons and trees.
How to Draw Funny Cartoons - Includes tutorials and lessons for drawing cartoons of people, animals, and objects. Illustrated examples and coloring pages can be printed.
How to Make Pen and Ink Drawings - Free step-by-step course on making pen and ink drawings from a photograph. Includes a gallery of illustrations by David Lawrence.
Learn How to Draw Books - Offers "Learn How to Draw" books that teach how to draw different animals and humans in different positions. Includes tips and free samples of drawing lessons.
Learn to Draw - Teaches drawing basics, how to draw portraits and how to draw caricatures. Some content is free and some access to the site must be paid for.
Learn to Draw Lessons - Free drawing tutorials and videos teach how to draw from direct observation.
Pen, Ink, and Watercolor Wash Sketching - Has free downloads for ink and watercolor wash tutorials, drawing practice sheets, and copyright-free photos. Offers Pat Van Kirk Wilson's e-book guide to sketching.
Portrait Art Tutorials - Lessons on drawing the face and head by J.R. Dunster. Also covers color theory for portraits, drawing techniques, and digital art.
Realistic Rendering - Provides free samples of video lessons for drawing the human figure, the head, and the sketching process. Offers a 5 DVD volume set entitled "The Structure of Man."
Russell Stutler’s Book About Sketching - This online book provides detailed information and illustrations for tools and materials; where, when and what to sketch; how to sketch; and a sketch demonstration.
Sketching Wild Birds - A slide show of bird drawing tips by artist Trevor Smith, author of "Sketching Wild Birds - A Practical Guide."
Toad Hollow Studio - Drawing lessons for free and for purchase by Carol Rosinski. Forum, gallery and weblog.
Zibagallery - Private painting class (North York & Richmond Hill) Class size is limited to 4 participants Each student will get a Personal Online Portfolio
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