Web Directory

» About.com: Drawing and Sketching
   Offers tutorials and exercises for skill development. Includes articles, categorized links, and a forum.
   http://drawsketch.about.com/

» Art School Online
   Roger Elliott presents lessons on drawing portraits, drawing ships, perspective, digital art techniques and color theory.
   http://www.angelfire.com/ar/rogerart/index.html

» Art Studio Chalkboard
   Illustrated lessons describe linear and atmospheric perspectives, shading and grayscale values, and the “golden mean”, one of four compositional models.
   http://studiochalkboard.evansville.edu/

» Artgraphica
   Free tutorials about drawing people and faces with charcoal. Art tutorials on CD are available for purchase.
   http://www.artgraphica.net

» Bet Borgeson Studio
   Teaches the colored pencil medium and personal artistic growth through online courses. Includes a FAQ about technique and practice assignments.
   http://www.borgesonstudio.com/

» Charcoal Demo
   This instructional video of a charcoal portrait can be played and easily paused to check the progression of the drawing. Includes a discussion of the practical side of values and edges.
   http://www.claytonbeck.com/Instructional3.html

» Clare Walker Leslie's Guide to Sketching Trees
   Nature journal and tree drawing tutorial focusing on tree silhouettes, limbs, leaves, seasonal deciduous trees, and evergreen trees. Pages for your own sketches are included.
   http://www.lessonsforhope.org/pdf/Guide_To_Tree_Sketching_PDF.pdf

» Colored Pencil Techniques by Kristy Kutch
   Artist and instructor gives a step-by-step demonstration of colored pencil techniques using the poppy flower as inspiration.
   http://www.artshow.com/interviews/kutch/index.html

» Compendium of free art lessons
   This archive of 40 free lessons begins with how to look and teaches values, edges, negative space, shadows, color, and composition. It ends with how to price your art.
   http://www.blehert.com/lessons/lesson.html

» Draw23.com
   Short video clips demonstrate charcoal drawings of basic shapes, perspective, a portrait, human figures, and a still life. Lessons describe drawing techniques.
   http://www.draw23.com

» Drawing 3D
   An introduction to understanding 3D principles in drawing includes perspective tutorials and video demos.
   http://www.drawing-3d.com

» Drawing Together
   Excerpts from Heather Williams' book "Drawing as a Sacred Activity", artwork by the artist, creativity links, and free drawing lessons in pdf format.
   http://www.drawingtogether.com

» Drawing Trees
   Vincent D. Whitehead’s tutorials show intricate drawings of bark and tree foliage done with ballpoint-style pens. He provides step-by-step instructions and techniques.
   http://s104721896.websitehome.co.uk/rural-route-one/tutorials.htm

» Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
   Author Dr. Betty Edwards introduces her teaching technique, the theory behind it, exercises, workshops and materials.
   http://www.drawright.com/

» Drawing the Human Hand
   Ron Lemen’s tutorial uses precise drawings to show the human hand in proportion to the head and body. It examines the hand mass, the thumb mass, and the line of action.
   http://www.anticz.com/handtut.htm

» Drawspace.com
   Offers free and for purchase pdf drawing classes featuring Brenda Hoddinott's style of teaching. Classes include beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.
   http://www.finearteducation.com/

» Emptyeasel.com
   Art tutorials with drawing tips teach perspective, composition, dimension, and how to draw what you see.
   http://emptyeasel.com/art-tutorials/drawing-tips/

» Gesture - The Foundation of Figurative Art
   Artist Rebecca Alzofon teaches the basics of gesture drawing through the drawing of a figure. Discusses the concepts of organizing a stick figure, projection and volume augmentation, and loosening up in order to capture expressive line.
   http://www.art.net/~rebecca/LifeDrawing1.html

» How to Draw Cartoons
   Simple step-by-step lessons for drawing cartoons are available online and free. Multiple subjects range from animals and cars to dragons and trees.
   http://www.how-to-draw-cartoons-online.com/

» How to Draw Funny Cartoons
   Includes tutorials and lessons for drawing cartoons of people, animals, and objects. Illustrated examples and coloring pages can be printed.
   http://www.how-to-draw-funny-cartoons.com

» How to Draw a Car
   Learn how to draw cars like a pro using simple tips and tricks the pros use.
   http://www.howtodrawacar.org

» Learn How to Draw Books
   Offers "Learn How to Draw" books that teach how to draw different animals and humans in different positions. Includes tips and free samples of drawing lessons.
   http://www.learnhowtodraw.com

» Learn to Draw
   Teaches drawing basics, how to draw portraits and how to draw caricatures. Some content is free and some access to the site must be paid for.
   http://www.learn-to-draw.com/

» Learn to Draw Lessons
   Free drawing tutorials and videos teach how to draw from direct observation.
   http://www.learn-to-draw-lessons.com

» Pen Drawing, An Illustrated Treatise by Charles D. Maginnis
   Scroll to read the timeless chapters: Style in Pen Drawing, Materials, Technique, Values, Practical Problems, and Drawing, with 72 illustrations from Pennell to Mucha.
   http://www.gutenberg.org/files/17502/17502-h/17502-h.htm

» Pen, Ink, and Watercolor Wash Sketching
   Has free downloads for ink and watercolor wash tutorials, drawing practice sheets, and copyright-free photos. Offers Pat Van Kirk Wilson's e-book guide to sketching.
   http://www.peninkwatercolorsketching.com/

» Portrait Art Tutorials
   Lessons on drawing the face and head by J.R. Dunster. Also covers color theory for portraits, drawing techniques, and digital art.
   http://www.portrait-artist.org

» Russell Stutler’s Book About Sketching
   This online book provides detailed information and illustrations for tools and materials; where, when and what to sketch; how to sketch; and a sketch demonstration.
   http://www.stutler.cc/other/sketchbook/sketchbook_c_01.html

» Sketching Wild Birds
   A slide show of bird drawing tips by artist Trevor Smith, author of "Sketching Wild Birds - A Practical Guide."
   http://www.beverevivis.com/books/sketchingbirds/

» The Bradley Gallery
   Free pastel pencil demonstrations by Colin Bradley. Videos and lesson packs that include materials needed to create a drawing are available for purchase.
   http://www.bradleygallery.co.uk

» The Figure Drawing LAB
   Detailed instruction on how to draw the human figure with graphics showing proportions of the human body, chiaroscuro and foreshortening.
   http://www2.evansville.edu/drawinglab/

» Toad Hollow Studio
   Drawing lessons for free and for purchase by Carol Rosinski. Forum, gallery and weblog.
   http://www.toadhollowstudio.com

» Zibagallery
   Private painting class (North York & Richmond Hill) Class size is limited to 4 participants Each student will get a Personal Online Portfolio
   http://www.zibagallery.com