There is lots of great information and resources online. Below are links to helpful sites and lessons. Keep scrolling down for the whole list!
Reference Photos
Art Forums
Online Stores
My Favorites:
Hobby Lobby (I actually shop at this store in person, as it’s not too far from my house. If you have a Hobby Lobby near you, be sure to print off the online coupon each time you shop. You can use one 40% off coupon on one item each day.)
Other Stores to Check Out:
More Great Art Information
Materials
Masking Tape Magic for Journals
Composition
Using Lead-ins for Composition
How to Use Leading Lines to Create More Interesting Compositions
Where to Put the Cow? A Cartoon Guide to Composition
Drawing
Drawing Exercise to Help You Recognize Abstract Shapes
How to Draw Braids by Baylee Jae (Video)
Erasing Woes by Michael Goldstein (Video)
How to Draw Hands by Mark Crilley (Video)
Perspective Drawing
Introduction to Linear Perspective
Drawing Steps for One-Point Perspective
One Point Perspective Drawing (Video with With John Hitselberger)
Drawing People
How to Draw Eyes from the Side
Drawing Animals
Drawing Structures
Colored Pencil
How to Sharpen a Colored Pencil
Prismacolor Watercolor Pencils Tips and Techniques by Blick Art Supplies (Video)
12 Colored Pencil Tips by The Virtual Instructor (Video)
Painting
Understanding the Basics of Color
Store Your Paints on a Paint Board
13 Ways to Make a Painting that Works
11 Things to Do After You Finish a Painting
Watercolor
Which Brand of Watercolor Should You Choose?
6 Key Ways to Hold a Watercolor Brush
Paint a Watercolor Galaxy (Video by Studio of M.M.)
Painting Trees in Watercolor and Pen and Ink by Claudia Nice (Video)
Loose Roses in Watercolor by Deb Watson (Video)
How to Make a Simple Watercolor Field Easel by Steve Mitchell (Video)
How to Paint an Eye by Tom Fleming (Video)
Watercolor Splatter Painting by Cody David (Video)
How to Use Salt with Watercolors by Tom Fleming (Video)
5 Beginner Watercolor Mistakes by Jennifer Branch (Video)
Uses for Masking Fluid by Rob Dudley (Video)
Watercolor Pencil Tutorial – Poppy by Dion Doir
Watercolor Pencils Tips and Techniques by Blick Art Supplies (Video)
Understanding Color by Quill.com
Acrylics
Oil vs. Acrylic – What’s the Difference?
13 Acrylic Painting Techniques All Beginners Should Try
Making Clouds in Acrylics (Video with Susan Scheewe)
Painting a Waterfall with Wilson Bickford (Video)
How to Paint Fire by Tom Fleming (Video)
Painting Clouds in Acrylics by Jerry Yarnell (Video)
Painting Backgrounds with Colored Gesso by Joe DiGiulio (Video)
How to Paint Believable Water by Mike Rooney (Video)
Oils
Oil vs. Acrylic – What’s the Difference?
Glossary of Oil Painting Terms
Oil Painting – The Ultimate Guide for Beginners
Preparing a Wooden Painter’s Palette
Oil Painting Techniques: Glazing
Portrait Painting Demonstration
How to Begin a Landscape Painting in Oils by Dick Ensing (Video)
Adding Color to a Landscape in Oils – Part 1 by Dick Ensing (Video)
Painting a Waterfall with Wilson Bickford (Video)
Painting Backgrounds with Colored Gesso by Joe DiGiulio (Video)
How to Paint Believable Water by Mike Rooney (Video)
How to Paint Believable Rocks by Wilson Bickford (Video)
Crafts
Framing
Illustration
Illustration Friday – A weekly creative outlet for artists and illustrators of all levels and abilities. A new theme is announced every Friday. No pressure — just fun!
The Purple Crayon Blog – Questions about Children’s Publishing Answered by a Children’s Book Editor Harold Underdown. Also includes current children’s publishing links.
“Present Your Portfolio Like a Pro” by Elizabeth Delumba
“What to Include in a Portfolio” by Cheryl Klein
Promotional Postcards by Elizabeth Delumba
Postcards and the 10% by Guiseppe Castellano
Drawing Hidden Pictures by Maurie J. Manning
The Drawing Board for Illustrators Lots of great articles — keep scrolling down!
“How to Illustrate a Picture Book“ by Heather Castle
Yellapalooza Tutorials for children’s writers and illustrators
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators This is a professional organization open to anyone interested in writing or illustrating for children.
Marks and Splashes Online class taught by illustrator Mark Mitchell, author of the blog “How To Be a Children’s Book Illustrator”
Art Class Ideas
Pencil
Young Artist’s Sketchbook – 10 Tips for Creativity
Charcoal
Soft Pastels/Chalk
Black and White Chalk Drawing for Tweens
Oil Pastels
Painting – Tempra
Printmaking – Creating a Symmetrical Image
Painting – Watercolor
Watercolor Still Life (Overlapping Shapes)
Paint a Watercolor Galaxy (Video by Studio of M.M.)
Mixed Media
Sites with Lesson Plans
Art Projects for Kids – Site featuring art projects for K-5 and beyond. Lots of great ideas for all ages!
Art-Rageous! – On this blog is written an artist and high school art teacher, you’ll find plans for art theory, drawing and painting, sculpture, print-making, and more.
IncredibleArt.org – This site features art lessons for grades K-12. Lessons are submitted by teachers. When other teachers try them, they often leave tips about what worked well and what didn’t.
Masterpiece Art Instruction – This site offers art lessons in color theory, drawing lessons, and art careers.
SmArt Class – This blog features lots of art and craft ideas for elementary students.
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