Why Drawing is Important In The Digital Age
AI images are easy to create, so why would anyone still pick up a pencil and struggle through the messy, imperfect process of drawing by hand?
100 Powerful Journal Prompts to Explore Your Creativity
Do you long to express your unique creative voice but are unsure where to begin? Are you an artist experiencing blocks that seem impossible to overcome? Would you like to develop a deeper connection to your creative intuition? Reflective journaling is a powerful process for nurturing your innate creativity.
Drawing with Confidence: Start Here
Join a free online art course. Develop your drawing skills through playful exercises and thoughtful experimentation. Overcome barriers to self-expression and embrace the joy of mark making.
Drawing with Confidence, Part 1: Approaching the Blank Page
Stop hesitating and make your mark
Drawing with Confidence, Part 2: The Language of Line
A single line can become an expressive journey
Drawing with Confidence, Part 3: Observational Drawing Fundamentals
Learn to see shapes rather than objects—a critical perceptual shift
Drawing with Confidence, Part 4: Negative Space Drawing Techniques
Use negative space to improve accuracy and composition
Drawing with Confidence, Part 5: Breaking Down Complex Subjects into Basic Forms
Simplify what you see into geometric forms
Drawing with Confidence, Part 6: Understanding Value Scales and Contrast
Create depth and dimension through light and shadow
Drawing with Confidence, Part 7: Techniques for Rendering Textures
Bring drawings to life through textural variation
Drawing with Confidence, Part 8: Expressing Mood Through Mark-Making
Move beyond technical skills to emotional expression
Drawing with Confidence, Part 9: Keeping a Sketchbook
Transform daily moments into creative sparks
The Best Free Online Art Classes for Adults
Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or looking to refine advanced techniques, the internet offers a massive collection of free resources for artistic growth.