Fundamentals of Art

Line, an Element of Art Line is the most basic of the elements of art. Drawings can not be made without the use of line. Paintings require its use as well. In this lesson we’ll take a deep dive into the element of art line, and how to use it to create amazing works of […]

Signs and Symbols In Art Symbols in art are used to help tell a story or convey meaning. But it’s difficult to understand the story if you don’t understand what the symbols mean, or even that they’re there in the first place. This article will help you understand the purpose of symbolism in art and

What is Form In Art? Form is one of the elements of art and is related to the physical shape of an object or how it takes up space. A form is measurable by length, width, and height. And it encloses volume. Form in art could be the actual physical space something occupies, a statue

How to Draw a Sphere Learning how to draw a sphere will help you illustrate any object that is a circle in 3D. We’ll show you how to start with a simple circle and then shade it to create the illusion of a round object that appears 3D. This can seem like a boring exercise,

Texture in Art In this lesson we are going to look at the different types of texture in art, as well as how to create some of those textures. Whether actual or implied, texture in art makes a work much more interesting to look at. When describing texture we can use words like smooth, wet,

Learn How to Sketch Anyone can learn how to sketch. It just takes practice and a basic understanding of what it is and how to do it. If you’re a beginner who’s interested in learning how to sketch and improve you’re art and drawing skills, then you’re in the right place. And hopefully you find

Element of Art Space Space is one of the seven elements of art and is used in nearly every piece of work made. Sculptors, painters, and photographers all display space in their works. Today you are going to learn all about the element of art space, and how it’s used in art. There are several

How to Thumbnail Sketch Artists use thumbnail sketching for very good reasons. They are a valuable tool for working through your rough ideas. Today you’ll learn how to do thumbnail sketching for beginners. These rough sketches are very inexpensive in regards to both your time and money. And in many circumstances are the first time

Shading with Pencil One of the most needed skills required to create aesthetically pleasing art is shading. Mastering this skill means learning to control your pencil and the marks made on your paper. How to shade with pencil is a good starting point in learning these skills. There are more ways to shade using a

Art Project – Value Painting Spooky Sky Halloween is such a fun time of year. Spooky sky value paintings are super fun and easy to create. And it’s a great way to learn how to paint value and color mixing. This painting can be done with black and white paint. Or, you can add a