Drawing & Painting - The Virtual Instructor Courses

Ink and Watercolor - Seagull

3 reviews

Learn to create a vibrant seagull painting using pen, ink, and watercolor techniques. Master shading, washes, and contrast to bring your artwork to life in this engaging tutorial.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Composition in Art

2 reviews

Explore composition strategies for drawings and paintings, including focal points, design principles, space utilization, and planning techniques to enhance your artistic creations.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Drawing a Nose with Black Pencils and White Charcoal - Live Drawing Exercise

1 review

Learn to draw a realistic nose using black pencils and white charcoal on toned paper. Master observation, shading techniques, and value manipulation in this detailed live drawing exercise.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Sketch a Crab - Live Drawing Exercise

1 review

Step-by-step guide to sketching a crab using basic shapes, focusing on legs, shell, value, and shadows in a live drawing exercise.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Drawing Exercises

1 review

Enhance drawing skills through various exercises, from simple tools to complex objects and animals. Practice techniques to improve observation and rendering abilities.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Draw Metal with Graphite Pencils and White Charcoal

Master the illusion of shiny metal using graphite pencils and white charcoal on gray paper through step-by-step drawing techniques.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Drawing a Winter Landscape with Colored Pencils and PanPastel

Learn to create a snowy winter landscape using colored pencils and PanPastel. Master layering techniques to achieve realistic snow effects and compose a charming sledding hill scene.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Basic Color Theory Through Oil Pastels

Explore color theory fundamentals using oil pastels, covering the color wheel, mixing, value, intensity, and harmonies for a solid foundation in artistic color application.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Drawing a Staircase - Timed Drawing Exercise

Timed drawing exercise to create a realistic staircase using graphite pencil, focusing on shading, contrast, and value to achieve depth and dimension.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Drawing a Path with Pastel Pencils - Timed Drawing Exercise

Learn to create a stone path using pastel pencils on black paper in this timed exercise, focusing on atmospheric perspective and color schemes for realistic results.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Realistic Animation - How to Rotoscope in Photoshop

Discover the art of rotoscoping in Photoshop to create lifelike animations with natural motion. Learn frame-by-frame techniques for realistic and engaging animated sequences.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Draw and Paint a Bird With Watercolor Pencils

Learn to draw and paint a bird using watercolor pencils in this time-lapse tutorial. Discover techniques for layering colors, adjusting intensity, and comparing pencil and brush applications.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Landscape Painting with Pastels - Desert

Learn to create a vibrant desert landscape using pastels and pastel pencils. Master layering techniques, color schemes, and application methods to bring a desert scene to life on PastelMat paper.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Use Watercolor Markers - Techniques and Applications

Explore watercolor marker techniques on different papers, combining them with pen and ink to create a seashell drawing. Learn brushing, glazing, and water activation methods.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating a Monoprint - Live Demonstration and Techniques

Learn to create a monoprint using oil-based printing ink in this timed drawing exercise. Discover techniques, materials, and processes for unique, painterly prints in just 45 minutes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video