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This lesson will teach you how to draw a dog in five easy steps. I hope you enjoy it. Bob Ostrom is a children's book illustrator who loves to teach artists of all levels. Bob began illustrating...
How to Draw
To start drawing, learn how to find inspiration in nature and everyday life. Discover how to draw with tips from a professional artist in this free video drawing lesson.
Art Ideas for Inspiration: Illustrating a Story
Artists can get inspired by illustrating a story. Draw scenes from a story to inspire creativity as demonstrated in this free painting and drawing lesson from an art instructor.
Art Ideas for Inspiration: Free Association
Creativity for art projects can be inspired by word games like Pictionary. Experiment with words to inspire art creativity with the tips in this free painting and drawing lesson from an art...
Art Ideas for Inspiration: Working to Music
Artist often listen to music while painting. Let your favorite songs inspire creativity by following the tips in this free painting and drawing lesson from an art instructor.
Art Ideas for Inspiration: Matching Music to an Art Project
Create art based on a certain style of music. Draw inspiration from music by following the tips in this free painting and drawing lesson from an art instructor.
Loading Film Into a Polaroid Camera
Put Polaroid film into camera paper side down. Learn more about how to load film into a Polaroid camera in this free photography lesson from a professional photographer.
Teaching Color Theory
Acrylic paints are good to demonstrate color theory because they dry quickly. Learn the basics of color theory from a painting instructor in this free art lesson video.
Drawing Circles in Perspective: Part 1
Drawing a circle in perspective starts with drawing a square. Draw circles in correct perspective with an artist in this free video art lesson.
Drawing Circles in Perspective: Part 2
Drawing a circle in perspective uses a square as the base and adds diagonals to home in on the circle. Draw circles in correct perspective with an artist in this free video art lesson.
Drawing Cylinder in Perspective: Part 1
Drawing a cylinder in perspective starts with drawing a three-dimensional box. Draw cylinders in correct perspective with an artist in this free video art lesson.
2D Design: Size & Placement
Size and placement of objects in 2D design establishes perspective. Practice two-dimensional design through size and placement of images with an artist in this free video art lesson.
Creating Abstract Art: Experimenting With Pigments
Disorienting color choices are common in abstract art. Experiment with colors when making an abstract painting using the techniques in this free art lesson from an art instructor.
Creating Abstract Art: Free-Flowing Design
Abstract artists often toy with forms in search of inspiration. Try out different ideas when making an abstract painting using the techniques in this free art lesson from an art instructor.
Creating Abstract Art: Cutting Apart Prints
Abstract artists have cut apart prints and pieced them back together in random ways to produce works of art. Experiment with different methods when making an abstract painting using the techniques...
Creating Abstract Art: Collage of Shapes
Abstract art often features striking combinations of shapes. Try out different shapes when making an abstract painting using the techniques in this free art lesson from an art instructor.
Creating Abstract Art: Spontaneous Ideas
Inspiration for abstract art is everywhere. Learn to follow up on crazy ideas when making an abstract painting using the techniques in this free art lesson from an art instructor.
Creating Abstract Art: Stretching a Subject
By stretching out figures, abstract artists can come up with new designs. Distort subjects in abstract painting by using the techniques in this free art lesson from an art instructor.
Creating Abstract Art: Squeezing a Subject
By squeezing familiar shapes and figures, abstract artists can come up with new designs. Distort subjects in abstract painting by using the techniques in this free art lesson from an art instructor.
Creating Abstract Art: Trying Out Ideas
When planning an abstract painting, test out different shapes. Free your mind when making an abstract painting using the techniques in this free art lesson from an art instructor.
Creating Abstract Art: Designing Patterns
Repeating patterns are a source of inspiration for many abstract painters. Try out different patterns when making an abstract painting using the techniques in this free art lesson from an art...
How to Sell Photographs
How much are photos worth? Learn tips for determining how much to charge for photographs in this free lesson on how to sell photographs from a professional photographer.
Selecting Photographs to Display
Ask friends and colleagues to help decide which photos to show. Learn about editing photos in this free lesson on how to sell photographs from a professional photographer.
Finding a Place to Show Photographs
Try starting out by showing photos in a small coffee shop. Learn about how to find the right place to show photos in this free lesson on how to sell photographs from a professional photographer.
Deciding How to Present Photographs
Frame quality can determine how much is charged for photographs. Learn tips for presenting photos in this free lesson on how to sell photographs from a professional photographer.
How to Frame Photographs
Save money by self-framing photographs. Learn more tips for getting photos ready for sale in this free lesson on how to sell photographs from a professional photographer.
How to Begin Showing Photographs
What is the right venue for showing photographs? Learn about preparing photos for a show in this free lesson on how to sell photographs from a professional photographer.
Deciding Where to Show Photographs
The venue for showing photographs should reflect their subject matter. Learn about selecting a theme for photographs in this free lesson on how to sell photographs from a professional photographer.
Western Vs. Chinese Calligraphy
Two distinct styles of calligraphy. Learn more about the types of calligraphy in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of lettering experience.
Positive Space in Calligraphy
Creating positive and negative space is important part of calligraphy. Learn more about calligraphy techniques in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of...
Calligraphy Lettered Inside of Circle Shape
Tips for creating calligraphy letter forms inside of a circle. Learn more about stylized lettering in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of lettering...
Designs With Calligraphy Lettered Inside of Circle
Keep turning paper to create angles for calligraphy lettering. Learn more lettering tips in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of lettering experience.
Importance of Handwriting in Calligraphy
Handwriting is fundamental to our culture. Learn more about the significance of handwriting in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of lettering experience.
Flourishes in Calligraphy
Flourishes are a integral part of calligraphy. Learn more about stylized lettering in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of lettering experience.
Letter Spacing in Calligraphy
Use calligraphy flourishes to fill white space. Learn more about creating your own calligraphy style in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of lettering...
Creating a Script in Calligraphy
Calligraphy can be used for many different purposes. Learn more about the uses of calligraphy in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of lettering experience.
Uses for Calligraphy
Wedding invitations, advertising posters and fine art are the main areas of calligraphy. Learn more about how calligraphy is used in our society in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a...
Round Hand Script in Calligraphy
Tips for creating calligraphy scripts. Learn more about lettering in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of lettering experience.
Calligraphy Practice Projects
Create reminder notes with calligraphy to practice your form. Learn more ways to practice calligraphy in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of lettering...
Negative Space in Calligraphy
Draw spirals to practice calligraphy technique. Learn more about mastering calligraphy in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of lettering experience.
Calligraphy as Daily Discipline
Practice calligraphy every day. Learn more about dedication to calligraphy in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of lettering experience.
Calligraphy for Weddings
Calligraphy looks great in wedding invitations. Learn more about the uses of calligraphy in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of lettering experience.
Calligraphy in Handwriting Analysis
Handwriting can tell you a great deal about a person. Learn more about handwriting analysis in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of lettering experience.
Workspace for Calligraphy
Clear a large open area to practice calligraphy. Learn more about work habits in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of lettering experience.
Paper for Calligraphy
Keep plenty of paper to practice calligraphy. Learn more practice tips for calligraphy in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of lettering experience.
Calligraphy in Mandalas
Create designs using calligraphy techniques. Learn more about drawing mandalas in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of lettering experience.
Letter Flourishes in Calligraphy
Keep space between calligraphic letters. Learn more about calligraphy techniques in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of lettering experience.
Combining White & Yellow for Oil Painting Sunrise
Use yellow paint for sunrise highlights. Learn how to bring attention to parts of your painting of a sunrise in this free oil painting lesson from our experienced painter.
Inspiration for Oil Painting Sunrise
Use a photo as a model for your sunrise painting. Learn how to find a photograph for a painting of a sunrise in this free oil painting lesson from our experienced painter.
Uncial Calligraphy Guidelines
Draw guidelines to practice calligraphy letters. Learn how to draw guidelines for Uncial hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.