Traditional Art - Online Tutorials

Traditional Art / Painting:

ARTiculation -- Gain insight into the visual language of art by learning about the Elements and Principles of Art, and understand what it takes to create a successful work of art as you explore the art critiquing process.

Free Art Lessons -- Free online art demonstrations in a variety of media.

Art-is-fun.com -- With a delightful enthusiasm for art, Thaneeya gives advice for drawing and painting with acrylics, watercolors, colored pencils, ink, and pastel. She also provides an overview of artistic styles and subjects with wonderful examples of art to inspire you.

16 Lessons in Color Theory -- Learn all about primary and secondary colors, triads, and the fundamentals of color mixing. Learn how to use color to show perspective and how to create the color effects caused by both artificial and natural light.

Optical Mixtures -- Jay Jensen describes the three basic methods of creating optical mixtures in painting: juxtaposition, scumbling, and glazing.

Painting Q & A -- Testing colors, lighting considerations, materials, techniques, and more.

Brush Care -- Daniel Smith explains how to care for your brushes - a must read!

Make Your Own Two-Sided Masonite Panels -- Durable, warp-free supports for artists who prefer painting on a rigid surface.

Recipes from Sinopia -- Make your own paints, mediums, grounds, gessoes, and more.