Studio Art Tutorials

Now you can enjoy Studio Art Classes from home! Featuring experienced educators and professional artists, each video looks at an object from our collection for inspiration, walks you through the basics of a different technique, and offers ideas and suggestions for studio exploration on your own.

Videos feature instruction from experienced educators and professional artists. Rent individual videos for $5—or check out the entire series of 12 for $40.

Art instructor Cam McCool holds up sketchbook with drawing of bust sculpture
Art instructor Cam McCool holds up sketchbook with drawing of bust sculpture
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Studio Art Tutorials Package

In 12 short videos, learn different studio techniques from portrait drawing and painting seascapes to experimental printmaking, and create your own works of art. Videos feature instruction from experienced educators and professional artists.

Rent $40

Drawing

on left, photograph of bust depicting woman wearing flower crown; on right, detail of pencil drawing of the sculpture, with instructor's hand shading in nose of the bust
on left, photograph of bust depicting woman wearing flower crown; on right, detail of pencil drawing of the sculpture, with instructor's hand shading in nose of the bust
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Drawing from Sculpture

Gain a basic understanding of how to conceptualize and draw a pencil portrait with studio art class instructor Cameron McCool in this 18-minute video tutorial.

Rent $5
Detail of drawing of nude female figure; with pencil in the process of drawing
Detail of drawing of nude female figure; with pencil in the process of drawing
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Drawing the Nude Figure

Learn how to use drawing fundamentals such as gesture, edge, and value to depict the human form with studio art class instructor Cameron McCool in this 20-minute video tutorial.

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overhead view of table while artist sketches fragmented portrait on drawing pad
overhead view of table while artist sketches fragmented portrait on drawing pad
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Experimental Drawing

Break outside of your comfort zone by learning new and experimental approaches to drawing with studio art class instructor Yo Ahn Han in this 17-minute video tutorial.

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Toulouse-Lautrec drawing of dancers on left; overhead view of drawing book with hand holding pencil replicating Toulouse-Lautrec drawing
Toulouse-Lautrec drawing of dancers on left; overhead view of drawing book with hand holding pencil replicating Toulouse-Lautrec drawing
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Drawing the Whole Scene

Learn how to build up an image across the page with MFA instructor Erin Bisceglia in this 24-minute video tutorial.

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Mixed Media

Overhead view of table, with hand holding paintbrush, painting with watercolors on sheet of paper
Overhead view of table, with hand holding paintbrush, painting with watercolors on sheet of paper
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Color and Composition

Learn how to apply principles of color theory to painting with studio art class instructor Gianna Stewart in this 21-minute video tutorial.

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Painting

Overhead view of instructor painting
Overhead view of instructor painting
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Watercolor Landscapes

Discover the expressive potential of watercolor landscapes with studio art class instructor Yo Ahn Han in this 23-minute video tutorial.

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Overhead view of drawing pad on tabletop, with artist's hand painting in drawing of ballerina
Overhead view of drawing pad on tabletop, with artist's hand painting in drawing of ballerina
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Watercolor Character Study

Learn the exciting process behind professional character design with studio art class instructor Marion Eisenmann in this 8-minute video tutorial.

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close-up of watercolor painting in progress, depicting tall ship on ocean, with hand holding paintbrush
close-up of watercolor painting in progress, depicting tall ship on ocean, with hand holding paintbrush
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Painting Seascapes

Learn how to paint a seascape with dramatic skies and brilliant watery surfaces with studio art class instructor Marion Eisenmann in this 9-minute video tutorial.

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overhead view of table while artist paints with watercolors on sheet of paper divided up to six sections
overhead view of table while artist paints with watercolors on sheet of paper divided up to six sections
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Watercolor Experiments

Get creative with watercolors in this video tutorial with MFA instructor Gianna Stewart in this 20-minute video tutorial.

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Printmaking

overhead view of tabletop with instructor using cotton swab to draw potted plant and pitcher on orange paint-covered paper
overhead view of tabletop with instructor using cotton swab to draw potted plant and pitcher on orange paint-covered paper
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Trash Bag Monoprints

This easy home printmaking technique will have you thinking about trash bags and cotton swabs in a whole new light! Experiment with color mixing, ghost prints, line drawing, and subtractive techniques with studio art class instructor Erin Bisceglia in this 22-minute video tutorial.

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overhead view of table while artist uses roller to apply paint pattern onto paper
overhead view of table while artist uses roller to apply paint pattern onto paper
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Monoprints

Learn the essential elements of art through printmaking with studio art class instructor Gianna Stewart in this 14-minute video tutorial.

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Overhead view of table with stencils, paint tubes, and colorful stenciled artwork
Overhead view of table with stencils, paint tubes, and colorful stenciled artwork
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Overlaying Stencils

Learn how to create a work of art using stencils with MFA instructor Yo Ahn Han in this 21-minute video tutorial.

Rent $5