Colour Theory
Colour theory can be intimidating, but it is simpler than you might think. This article will teach you everything you need to know in order…
How to Draw & Paint
How to Make Yellow Darker
Yellow. The trickiest color to learn to make darker. But why is it so hard? The answer to “How to make yellow darker?” is somewhat…
6 Easy Steps to Draw & Paint Realistically
Here are 6 easy steps you can take to to learn how to draw realistic things RIGHT NOW. If the idea of being able to…
Black and White Aren’t Colors
When I was growing up, one of the first color theory lessons I remember learning is ROYGBIV, which is an acronym for the order of…
Color Theory Lesson Plans
Teaching color theory can be lots of fun with the right resources. But sometimes there is so much contradictory information out there, it’s hard to…
5 Mistakes Art Teachers Make When Teaching Portraits
Are your students’ portraits just so-so? Here are 5 common mistakes to avoid when teaching portraiture to help you get wow-worthy work from your students….
The Portrait Drawing Secret that Every Art Teacher Should Know
Capturing a likeness when drawing portraits is one of the most difficult challenges students face in the art classroom. This one secret will make you…
Painting Education
How do you learn how to paint well? Here is how special art schools, called “ateliers“, teach painting to students. Painting Education Starts with Drawing…
3 Ways to Start Your Atelier Art Training Right Now
So, you finally found this type of art school you were looking for your entire life but didn’t even know existed. It’s called an Atelier,…
Your Hand Gets Better Before Your Eye
If you just started atelier training and feel like you are going crazy, relax, that’s normal. One of the most challenging aspects of atelier training…
Name Your Shadow Shapes when Drawing
Naming the shapes within your shapes helps you to draw accurately. Name Those Shapes “Don’t you see? It looks like Minnesota on crack.” This is…
Why Is Red So Hard to Paint?
Red subjects have a bad reputation for being difficult to paint. But if you take time to identify its attributes, you can easily learn how…