Online Art Courses

Drawing on tonal paper goes as far back as the 16th century, that’s why in the first half of the course, you will be led through the traditional method drawing animals using tonal paper. In the second half of the course, you will explore the creative way of utilizing tonal paper, which involves more artistic decision making.

Vincent van Gogh, known for his mesmerizing swirls and textures, is also the Master of form, unsurpassed at creating dimensionality on canvas. In this course, you will learn how to virtually transform your brush into a magic chisel – the ‘sculpting tool’ that builds volume and space with pigment and color.

For anyone who wants to advance in portraiture, this course will help you master the eyes. Eyes are the key feature of every portrait; when eyes are painted well, the portrait comes to life. Learn the structure of the eye, then apply it to paintings, before finally using a mirror and painting our own eyes from life.

In 12 classes, you’ll learn the techniques of drawing from the beginning. The drawings above are by students who joined this course as absolute beginners. You will build the skills by rendering objects and environments with a teaching method found nowhere else. All drawings will be created in monochrome (black and white) to focus on the basics: light and shadow, line, and dimension.