Unlock Your Inner Artist , One Brushstroke at a Time

Dive into the colorful world of art with beginner-friendly guides and inspiring insights. Whether you're exploring the fundamentals, mastering contrast, or learning how to level up your skills, our bite-sized lessons and creative prompts are here to help you grow with confidence. Let’s make art that speaks.

Monochrome Art: A Guide for Beginners

Monochrome Art: A Guide for Beginners

Ditching the rainbow for a single color... on purpose! Here’s the deal with monochrome art and why it’s not just for old photos.

A Beginner's Guide to Color Mixing

A Beginner's Guide to Color Mixing

Everything you wanted to know about mixing paint but were too afraid to ask. (Spoiler: it's not magic).

A Beginner's Guide to Safely Cleaning an Oil Painting at Home

A Beginner's Guide to Safely Cleaning an Oil Painting at Home

Got a grimy old painting? Here's how to clean it without accidentally ruining it forever. (Maybe.)

How to Create Emotional Art: A Beginner's Guide

How to Create Emotional Art: A Beginner's Guide

Art 101: Making People Feel Things With Your Art.

The Artist's Gaze: A Comprehensive Guide to the Focal Point

The Artist's Gaze: A Comprehensive Guide to the Focal Point

How to be the boss of where people look in your art. Here's how you grab their eyeballs... and don't let go.

A Beginner's Guide to Portrait Sketching

A Beginner's Guide to Portrait Sketching

A no-fluff guide to drawing faces that actually look like faces. Let's do this.

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Painting Backgrounds

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Painting Backgrounds

Why the bit behind your main subject is a BIG deal. And how to paint it without crying.

Color Basics: Hue, Tint, Tone, and Shade

Color Basics: Hue, Tint, Tone, and Shade

Finally understand what artists mean by 'hue' and 'tone' without falling asleep. You're welcome.

Tracing in Art: A Comprehensive Guide for the Modern Artist

Tracing in Art: A Comprehensive Guide for the Modern Artist

Is tracing cheating? A not-so-serious guide for artists.

Understanding Light in Art: A Beginner's Guide to History, Theory, and Practice

Understanding Light in Art: A Beginner's Guide to History, Theory, and Practice

A practical guide to how artists use light, covering historical movements, scientific principles, and techniques for drawing and painting.

drawing hacks

Drawing Hacks: The Ultimate Playbook for Faster, Smarter Sketching

Welcome! Looking to draw faster, smarter, and maybe add a little extra 'wow' to your sketches? You're in the right spot! This page is packed with drawing hacks for artists of all levels.

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Unlocking Stories Through Art: The Complete Guide to Narrative Art

Explore narrative art's profound influence on storytelling, culture, and visual expression.

background in art

The Unseen Stage: How Backgrounds Shape What We See in Art

Discover how backgrounds in art influence perception, emotion, and storytelling.

color theory

A Friendly Guide to Color Theory

Explore the basics and beyond of color theory in this friendly, beginner-friendly guide.

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Improve Your Art

Ever feel that spark, that deep-down urge to make your art better, maybe even a bit faster?

live contrast adjuster

Live Contrast Adjuster

Adjust contrast, brightness, saturation on an image to get a visual.

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Contrast in Art

Ever wondered what makes a piece of art just pop? Find out!

Doodles

75 Doodles to Draw

Simple, cute, and fun doodles.

Art Fundamentals

Art Fundamentals for Beginners

If you are completely new to art, this is a great starting point!