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.
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?