Learn to draw animals through gesture studies and more detailed observation!

In this video series, artists Melissa Forman and Paul Richmond teach the fundamentals of drawing animals through quick gesture drawings and longer, more detailed studies. The course is designed to help beginners learn the basics of drawing and more advanced artists sharpen their observational skills. This course is broken down into thirteen video lessons, each one approx. 10 minutes.

Learn how to use color to create different moods in your work!

In this video series, artists Melissa Forman and Paul Richmond demonstrate the steps to create two acrylic paintings of similar subject matter (oranges) with completely different moods due to the color palettes. This course is broken down into thirteen video lessons, each one approx. 10 minutes.

Learn two different techniques for making realistic still life drawings!

In this video series, artists Melissa Forman and Paul Richmond demonstrate the steps to create two still life drawings. The first drawing will use a range of pencils to create subtle layers of shadow. The second will involve erasing highlights on a base layer of charcoal and adding additional detail with pencil. This course is broken down into fifteen video lessons, each one approx. 10 minutes.