Art Videos

Becoming a cartoonist requires a lot of practice and instruction, as well as working on creating your own characters. Determine if you have what it takes to become a cartoonist with advice from a...

Putting together a cartoon portfolio is essential when applying for jobs related to cartooning. Create a cartoon portfolio with tips from a caricature artist in this free video on cartooning...

Cartooning techniques have evolved a bit due to technology, but the drawings still mainly consist of many circles with some simple lines. Discover how to create cartoons from a caricature artist...

The aperture on a camera determines the amount of light that enters the lens during the time the shutter is open. Set the right aperture for a particular lighting situation with information from a...

The chemicals that are used to develop traditional film include a developing solution, a stop solution and a fixative to maintain the quality of the image. Use the proper chemicals to develop...

One-stroke painting techniques include using a fan brush loaded with three different colors to create the leaves of a palm tree. Find out how to use a single stroke of a brush to create a variety...

Painting on canvas with watercolor is best done by using a canvas pad, which is specially designed to hold a variety of watercolor paint. Try painting on canvas for a new texture and effect with a...

Painting trees in oil can be done using a variety of techniques, but using a wide brush to stipple the leaves and a palette knife to draw in the trunk is a simple way to illustrate a tree. Paint...

Painting abstract on canvas is all about the color, the shapes and the negative space, as the image itself is open to interpretation. Find out how to create a simple abstract painting with helpful...

Painting techniques on canvas can vary from using traditional brush strokes to using experimental modeling paste and sawdust. Create a variety of textures when painting on canvas with helpful...

The techniques for drawing faces revolve around knowing the proportions of a human face, which is broken into quarters and thirds. Understand the classic facial proportions that artists use with...

Painting with dots is a very impressionistic way to lay down color, which offers an interesting texture and movement throughout a piece. Practice a pointillism method of painting with art...

Acrylic painting techniques for beginners revolves around laying down the basic foundation of an image, such as painting in a background and foreground wash before adding in the focal point...

When beginners are doing oil paintings, they should try to paint as if they were doing a drawing, and avoid painting as if they were painting a wall. Learn about putting a ground in oil paintings...

When painting flowers, avoid using too many colors and try using a burnt umber color to outline everything. Find out how to keep the brush flat when painting tiny flowers with help from an artist...

Panning in photography refers to moving the camera from one side to the other, and it can create various effects or can simply create one long, panoramic photograph. Use panning techniques when...

Photography projects can either focus on a particular subject matter, an element of art or the play of light. Find inspiration in simple things with tips from an award-winning photographer in this...

A few types of photography include photojournalism, portrait photography, commercial photography and event photography, each concentrating on different techniques to best showcase the subject....

To overcome difficult location light, consider reflecting and diffracting light to create different effects. Learn techniques to manipulate the light with tips from an award-winning photographer...

Diffraction photography refers to diffracting the light through glass and other objects to achieve a particular look. Find out how to use diffraction in photography with tips from an award-winning...

Lithography techniques are the closest to drawing directly onto paper, as wax crayons are used on top of the stone to determine where the ink will be laid. Find out how to create a lithograph with...

Faux wood painting techniques can be achieved by using rubber combs and rollers that have a wood-grain pattern etched into the surface. Create the illusion of wood, or add texture when painting...

Creative painting techniques always turn out the best when the area is taped off precisely using the right materials and burnishing the edges of the tape to avoid bleeding. Find out how to create...

Using drawing techniques to paint an expressionist portrait eliminates the need for a preliminary sketch. Use drawing techniques with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

A good way to learn calligraphy is through research, copying and reading books on the subject. Write in Old English calligraphy with tips from an illustrator in this free video on writing techniques.

Watercolor painting can be done in a variety of styles and techniques, as it is a quite versatile medium. Paint with watercolors with tips from an artist in this free video on painting and drawing.

Sketch books are invaluable to artists, are used to capture art ideas and for practicing artistic techniques. Discover the importance of a sketch book and take advice from a professional...

Line drawings or outlines are simple traces that can be done from a beginning image and use specific techniques to signify shadowing and other natural features. Draw facial shadowing and bushy...

Chao is a water drop looking character that is simple to draw but uses many important artistic techniques associated with good artists. Draw Chao and other potential characters with tips from a...

Be creative in photography by utilizing all of a camera's functions. Learn creative techniques for photographers, such as trying different angles, from a professional photographer in this free...

In photography, it's often interesting to put the subject of the photograph out of the center of the picture. Discover photography framing techniques with tips from a professional photographer in...

In photography, capturing natural light at different times of the day and using various lighting techniques is an important and vital part of taking a quality photograph. Learn to use various...

Photographers sometimes use various strobe lighting techniques to capture the portrait of a person in different settings. Learn to use studio effects and an on-camera strobe to take amazing...

Studio photographers use F stops and various lighting techniques to alter the aperture and sharpness of a picture for proper exposure. Change the depth field of a picture by using F stops to...

Photographers incorporate mood lighting into an image by using strobes, flash lighting techniques or natural light to create different sensations. Take amazing pictures using various mood lighting...

Acrylic dry brushing techniques create an interesting texture using less mixing and a thinning agent. Discover acrylic dry brushing techniques with tips from an artist in this free video on painting.

Oil painting techniques include using mediums with the paint like mineral spirits, paint thinner and quick-drying agents. Discover oil painting techniques with tips from an artist in this free...

Acrylic painting techniques include using soft-bristled brushes, creating a variety of line widths with the paint and mixing the paint with water for a more fluid look. Discover acrylic painting...

When tracing the windmill for your watercolor painting, be sure to use erasable transfer paper. Learn other tracing techniques with expertise from an art teacher in this free painting video.

Fashion photography techniques include finding bazaar and creative locations for the shoots, showcasing the clothing well and experimenting with different poses for the most flattering image....

Lighting techniques in studio photography vary depending on the subject matter, as portraits require bounce cards, fashion photography requires accentuating the clothing and product photography...

Tips for applying pressure in calligraphy brush strokes. Learn more about lettering techniques in this free calligraphy lettering lesson from a calligrapher with three decades of lettering experience.

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.

Mottling in a watercolor painting makes the painting seem 3D. Learn how to mottle watercolor paintings in this free video on watercolor painting.

Using various colors and drawing techniques will help you add feathers and dimension to your rooster watercolor painting. Learn more about adding feathers to your rooster watercolor painting from...

Stencils can be used in airbrushing to create hard lines, specific shapes or repeating patterns. Use custom templates and stencils when airbrushing with instructions from an experienced airbrush...

Airbrushing mailboxes is a great way to personalize it, and any number of scenes or images can be painted on the mailbox surface. Paint a mailbox using templates with instructions from an...

Shading and drawing techniques include using a hard ink line method of adding weight to an object or using a cross-hatching method to create texture and interesting tones. Study light and shadows...

Techniques for stencil painting can include cutting out large stencils from thick cardboard, using Friskit to mask off white areas or cutting out areas of a photograph to make a simple paper...

Black-and-white photography lighting techniques include creating a nice gray-scale range to avoid stark whites and pitch blacks, but an enhanced contrast can create a more artistic feel. Use...