How to Draw a Person
Have you always want to learn how to draw a person, but didn’t know where to start? This article will show you everything you need…
Dept. of Aesthetics Blog
Oil Paint Materials List
When starting out, having the right oil paint materials list is essential for creating successful artwork. So many students purchase inferior or unhelpful materials, sabotaging…
Painting Composition: The Key to Making Better Art
Creating a stunning painting composition isn’t just about the rule of thirds or following mathematical formulas. In fact, those rules aren’t very helpful, and can…
Realistic Portrait Drawing
Realistic portrait drawing is one of the most rewarding yet challenging skills an artist can develop. Whether you are a beginner struggling with basic proportions,…
Guide to Black Oil Paints
Black is an essential color in any oil painter’s palette, yet not all black oil paints are the same. Different black oil paints offer different…
Choosing the Right White: A Guide to White Oil Paints
White is the most used color in oil painting, but not all white oil paints are created equal. Artists often struggle to choose the right…
Articles Featuring School of Atelier Arts
Check out these articles featuring the School of Atelier Arts. Redfin This article draws on SAA Director Mandy Theis’ knowledge of setting up a studio….
Art Podcasts
Are you a fan of audio learning and searching for some new great art podcasts? You’re in luck – here is a collection of art…
FREE Online Color Theory Class
Color theory can be one of the most confusing yet rewarding aspects of painting, but not with our FREE online color theory class. If you’ve…
Drawing Assignments for High School Students
These drawing assignments for high school students are perfect for helping your students learn how to draw at a higher level. Drawing Assignments to Help…
Is Atelier Training Right for You? Quiz
New to atelier training? Curious if atelier training is right for you? This free diagnostic quiz will help you figure out if atelier training is…
Triadic Colors
Triadic colors can seem pretty straightforward on the surface, but we’re going to take a little bit of a deeper dive to get a better…
How to Make Brown Paint
If you have ever wondered how to mix brown paint, this article will teach you everything you need to know to get it right. What…