Online Art Courses

Create four figure drawings with soft pastels or conte with the two-step technique. Choose any paper size, however, larger paper is recommended. For this mixed-media project you will be using two mediums: dry and water-based, on sturdy paper. Discover the surprising serendipity between the abstract backgrounds and the black-and-white figures. Great technique for animators, illustrators, fine artists, and more. Intermediate to advanced levels, Essential Drawing Course graduates welcome.

Watercolor is very much a technique-based medium. What we call “technique” is the understanding of the special watercolor properties that you have to know in order to make the best of this exquisite material. If you've always wanted to learn how to paint in watercolors or expand your knowledge of watercolor techniques, you will achieve it in this course. Beginners welcome, no art experience needed.

This course will teach you the techniques for how to draw three sculpted busts, each made of different materials, and do it masterfully. You will walk away with the whole vocabulary of means for drawing shiny or matte objects and with several outstanding drawings of sculptures that you will be proud to exhibit or include in your portfolio.

Want to learn how to draw? Not sure where to start? This Drawing Course is a great way to begin. By the end of the twelve weeks, you'll be able to draw anything you want. You will learn the most important aspects of drawing from the very beginning. You will build the foundation by rendering basic objects and environments, and become prepared to apply these techniques to more complex subjects. All the techniques of the Essential Drawing Course are done in monochrome (black and white) so there is no distraction from the basics such as light and shadow, line, form, tone, and texture.