Drawing & Painting - The Virtual Instructor Courses

Oil Painting - White Rose Study

Learn to paint a white rose using water mixable oils, focusing on subtle shadows and color shifts to create form. Master techniques for capturing delicate petals and creating depth in a small-scale study.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Watercolor Line and Wash Painting - A Family Art Project

Explore line and wash painting with watercolor and pen in this fun, family-friendly art project. Perfect for parents and children to create together while learning new techniques.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Color Theory and Mixing - Creating a Color Wheel with Warm and Cool Primaries

Explore color theory and mixing techniques with artists Matt Fussell and Ashley Hurst. Learn to create a color wheel, understand color relationships, and mix any desired color using warm and cool primaries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

All About Drawing Papers

Comprehensive guide to drawing papers, covering types, properties, and uses. Explores acid-free, archival, textures, weights, and popular surfaces for various artistic techniques.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Draw an Eagle - Timed Sketching Exercise

Learn to sketch an eagle head using graphite and white charcoal on toned paper in this timed exercise, focusing on techniques for capturing details and creating realistic textures.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Line and Wash - Pen and Ink and Watercolor Old Boat Painting

Explore pen and ink with watercolor techniques to create a vibrant old boat scene. Learn layering, color matching, and detailing for a stunning mixed media artwork.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Timed Sketching Exercise - Gorilla With Charcoal

Learn to sketch a gorilla using charcoal in 30 minutes. Develop loose, expressive marks on toned paper while exploring light, shadow, and contrast techniques.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mixed Media - Quick Sketch with Watercolor, Ink, Colored Pencils

Learn to create a vibrant mixed media landscape with sailboats using watercolor, ink, colored pencils, and gouache in this quick and loose sketching tutorial.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sketching a Bird - Gettin' Sketchy Live

Learn to sketch a bird using basic shapes and graphite pencil in a timed exercise. Improve drawing skills through step-by-step guidance on shapes, contours, values, and feather details.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Acrylic Painting Lesson - Avocados

Learn to paint realistic avocados using acrylic paints. Master color mixing, layering techniques, and glazing to create depth and texture in this beginner-friendly still life tutorial.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

One Point Perspective - Full Lesson

Learn to create realistic depth in drawings using one point perspective techniques for buildings, landscapes, and objects.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Line and Wash - Urban Sketching

Explore urban sketching techniques combining watercolor washes and pen and ink to create expressive, loose landscapes on cold pressed paper in just 45 minutes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Draw a Hawk in Flight - Gettin' Sketchy

Learn to sketch a flying hawk in sepia conté on tan paper through a live 45-minute demonstration, enhancing your drawing skills and wildlife art techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dog Drawing with Pencil - Getting Sketchy

Learn to create a realistic dog drawing with graphite pencils in this live 45-minute demonstration. Observe techniques and develop skills for capturing canine features and textures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cat Drawing with Pastels - Getting Sketchy

Learn to create a stunning cat portrait using pastels on black paper in this live drawing lesson. Observe techniques and develop skills for capturing feline features and textures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video