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THE 5 BEST ONLINE ART SCHOOLS 2021
Chapters:
0:00 Why I chose online art school
3:08 TheVirtualInstructor.com
5:32 21-Draw.com
9:42 CreatureArtTeacher.com
13:49 Schoolism.com
20:34 NMA.art
These are the 5 best online art schools that I've tried personally (and I've tried over a dozen). The criteria I used for making this list are that the school has a great roster of classes, exceptional teaching, it offers a subscription (monthly and yearly) and that subscription plan has to be affordable (below $100/month. All of the art schools that I chose are well below that).
Here are the online art schools I chose:
5. The Virtual Instructor: TheVirtualInstructor.com
* What it is: a school that offers projects and instruction on mastering a diverse range of specific mediums.
* What stands out: You can learn the basics (and often much more) about just about every medium on the planet here.
* Who it's great for: hobbyists, beginner artists, artists who want to break out of an art block and artists who want to learn the basics of a specific medium that's new to them.
4. 21 Draw: 21-Draw.com
* What it is: A school that offers courses in fundamentals and specialty classes, like illustrating appealing characters and environment design.
* What stands out: Its fun classes that are jam-packed with info.
* Who it's great for: All artists can find something here, but it's especially helpful for intermediate and advanced artists. Artists wanting to break out of an art block or a style rut will enjoy the school's diverse classes and fun style.
3. Creature Art Teacher/Aaron Blaise: CreatureArtTeacher.com
* What it is: A school that offers classes on core principles like light, perspective, etc., as well as a heft selection of animation classes and specialty classes in anatomy, character design and nature drawing/painting.
* What stands out: Its comprehensive and well taught human and animal anatomy courses and its animation courses.
* Who it's great for: Artists at all levels will find something here, but it's especially helpful for intermediate and advanced artists to level up their skills. Artists who are planning to/already work in the entertainment/animation or illustration industries would especially love and get a lot from this site.
2. Schoolism: Schoolism.com
* What it is: A school that offers specialized courses for artists pursuing a particular area of the art industry like character design, creature design, book illustration, etc., as well solidifying core principles like light, perspective, etc.
* What stands out: Its roster of huge-name artists from the entertainment & gaming industries who are teaching.
* Who it's great for: Intermediate and advanced artists will benefit the most from classes here. Artists who are planning to/already work in the entertainment or gaming industries would especially love and get a lot from this site.
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1. New Masters Academy: NMA.art
* What it is: A school that offers the option of either pursuing particular art tracks, just like you would in an in-person art school or taking the classes that interest you (or both). The school emphasizes solidifying the core fundamentals like figure drawing, anatomy, perspective, etc. and offers a vast array of classes to help do that, as well as a huge number of additional classes in supporting topics, such as animal anatomy, landscape painting, character design, etc.
* What stands out: The volume of comprehensive courses; The ability to follow a course/career track from beginning to end; and the titans of the art industry teaching.
* Who it's great for: Artists of all skill levels. It's especially geared toward the serious art student. They have a full section for beginners to get started with fundamentals and intermediate & advanced artists will find more than enough to help them hone, refresh and level up skills. Any artist following or interested in pursuing a career in fine art, illustration or entertainment will especially love the classes here.
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Side note: There are other great online sites that offer courses, but that didn't fit the bill for my criteria. One such site is Proko.com, which offers excellent teaching, but doesn't offer a subscription model. Another one is CG Academy, which offers great classes that are the same level of education as the sites I've chosen, but for a lot more money.
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Art Tools Review: Huion LED Light Board for tracing sketches to drawing paper
Переглядів 3,9 тис.7 років тому
Artist Savina Francisco gives her review of the LED light board she uses to transfer her final sketches to her drawing paper. The Amazon.com product description name is: Huion 23.5 Inch Tatoo Tracing Light Table LED Light Box - A3 This item can be found and purchased on Amazon.com through this link: ow.ly/avFP302ICMV (Note: This is not an affiliate link. Savina has no ties to the company that m...
How to Draw a Wooden Fence Post (or tree bark)
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Artist Savina Francisco shows you the techniques for creating realistic looking texture on a wooden country-style fence post. This same technique can be used for creating tree bark for certain types of trees, including juniper and oak trees. This video is just a bit of what she's teaching members at www.LearnToDrawNature.com. The full project tutorial video, "How to draw a wooden fence post wit...
How to Draw a Realistic Cougar's Eye: Speed Drawing
Переглядів 2,1 тис.8 років тому
Wildlife artist Savina Francisco does a speed drawing of her tutorial on how to draw a cougar's eye. To see the full tutorial, become a member at LearnToDrawNature.com (open July 4th, 2016).
How to Sharpen Colored Pencils, Pastel Pencils & Charcoal Pencils Without Breaking Them
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Fantasy Wildlife Artist Savina Francisco shows you a simple technique to sharpen colored pencils, pastel pencils or charcoal pencils without breaking them. To see a schedule of our upcoming videos, visit the Events page on our website here: www.amberwingart.com/?post_type=tribe_events Website: www.AmberwingArt.com Facebook: amberwingart Blog: www.AmberwingArt.com/classic-blog Etsy ...
How to Do a Digital Drawing of a Fish (Brook Trout): Part 2
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Digital Artist Warren Francisco illustrates how to do a digital drawing of a fish (brook trout). To see a schedule of our upcoming videos, visit our Events page on our website here: www.amberwingart.com/?post_type=tribe_events Website: www.AmberwingArt.com Facebook: amberwingart Blog: www.AmberwingArt.com/classic-blog Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/amberwingart
How to do a Realistic Digital Drawing of a Fish: Part 1
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Digital Artist Warren Francisco gives the essential info on how to draw a brook trout fish in a digital format. This is part 1 in a series of 3 videos giving step by step information on how to a realistic looking fish. To see a schedule of our upcoming videos, visit our Events page on our website here: www.amberwingart.com/?post_type=tribe_events Website: www.AmberwingArt.com Facebook: facebook...
How to Draw Realistic Animal Whiskers and Fur Using a Stylus or a Nail
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*Note: This is a new video. My original version was difficult to see, so I re-recorded it. Hopefully it's a little clearer. Fantasy Wildlife Artist Savina Francisco shows you a simple technique to create realistic whiskers and fine fur using a stylus, a nail or a safety pin. This same method can be used to create any white hairs - including those found in a man's beard. To see a schedule of our...
Art Supplies Reviews: Comparison of Sakura & Helix Electric Erasers
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To purchase these electric erasers at Amazon.com, click here: www.savinafrancisco.com/blog/resources-2/ Fantasy Wildlife Artist Savina Francisco gives the essential info on both the Sakura electric eraser and the Helix electric eraser, along with a review of these art supplies. To see a schedule of our upcoming videos, visit my Events page on our website here: www.amberwingart.com/?post_type=tr...
How to Replace a Tombow Eraser Refill
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Fantasy Wildlife Artist Savina Francisco shows you how to remove a used Tombow Mono Zero eraser and replace it with a refill. To see a schedule of our upcoming videos, visit my Events page on our website here: www.amberwingart.com/?post_type=tribe_events Website: www.AmberwingArt.com Facebook: amberwingart Blog: www.amberwingart.com/classic-blog/ Our Shop: www.amberwingart.com/shop/
Drawing Accurate Proportions Without A Grid
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Fantasy Wildlife Artist Savina Francisco shows you how to take accurate measurements to get a likeness for a portrait without using a grid. The techniques in this video can be used to draw anything, not just a face. To see a schedule of our upcoming videos, visit my Events page on our website here: www.amberwingart.com/?post_type=tribe_events Website: www.AmberwingArt.com Facebook: facebook.com...
Art Books I Recommend Part 1: Drawing Human Anatomy & Faces
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For a list of the books mentioned in this video, and Amazon purchase links, visit www.savinafrancisco.com/blog/resources-2/ PART 1 OF 4: Fantasy wildlife Artist Savina Francisco gives a peek into some of the art books that she's found most helpful for learning how to draw the human form, including portraiture, facial expressions and the figure. Stay tuned for Part 2: Nature & Animal To see a sc...
Wood Pencils vs Mechanical Pencils
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Fantasy Wildlife Artist Savina Francisco gives the pros and cons of wood pencils and mechanical pencils. To see a schedule of our upcoming videos, visit my Events page on our website here: www.amberwingart.com/?post_type=tribe_events Website: www.AmberwingArt.com Facebook: amberwingart Blog: www.amberwingart.com/classic-blog/ Our Shop: www.amberwingart.com/shop/
What Drawing Paper Should I Use? Drawing Papers Explained.
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Fantasy wildlife Artist Savina Francisco explains why it's important to use good quality drawing paper and the different factors that go into choosing the paper that's best for you. To see a schedule of our upcoming videos, visit my Events page on our website here: www.amberwingart.com/?post_type=tribe_events Website: www.AmberwingArt.com Facebook: amberwingart Blog: www.amberwinga...
Art Supplies Review: Ravenna Plein Air Easel (Table Easel, Drawing Easel, Lap Easel)
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Art Supplies Review: Ravenna Plein Air Easel (Table Easel, Drawing Easel, Lap Easel)

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  • @missmelody22
    @missmelody22 11 днів тому

    Thank you for posting!

  • @chrystalmosley4134
    @chrystalmosley4134 18 днів тому

    Thank you!!!😊

  • @GNK7890
    @GNK7890 19 днів тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @rachelalley9454
    @rachelalley9454 22 дні тому

    Thanks very much for the video. I got a Bachelor of Fine Arts, but it really didn't give me adequate skills to become the artist I want to be. I spent the last couple of decades busy with family and now want to get back into it so this is helpful.

  • @Haruka506
    @Haruka506 29 днів тому

    Quick and easy, no unneeded information, beautiful! Thank you 😊

  • @ravenshadowz2343
    @ravenshadowz2343 29 днів тому

    You should check evolve artist training course, you pay for the foundation course, you're given all your oil painting supplies, you just have to furnish the easel, there are no monthly payments other than the monthly 12 payment plan. Other than that you have no monthly fees and an instructor will grade your work.

  • @teresatopaz2361
    @teresatopaz2361 Місяць тому

    For the great info 😊

  • @imdestinymaker
    @imdestinymaker Місяць тому

    Thank you for this. And straight to the point.

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    @threesisterscomanonbenade4148 Місяць тому

    Your beginning of your story is the story of my life...

  • @lindataylor566
    @lindataylor566 Місяць тому

    Bless you✝️‼️💜🤗

  • @SachikoJuraku-cu7qq
    @SachikoJuraku-cu7qq Місяць тому

    Ty! I permanently messed up my old Tombow eraser trying to do this without looking it up 💀 made sure to do it right this time

  • @pixiniarts
    @pixiniarts 2 місяці тому

    Thanking you kindly! Just couldn't work it out! 😂

  • @antares3030
    @antares3030 2 місяці тому

    Schoolism is insane, I subbed for a year like 8 years ago, and it was filled to the brim with knowledge Can't imagine all the content they've added through all this time

  • @creativemargie1
    @creativemargie1 3 місяці тому

    Thank you

  • @Michelle93w
    @Michelle93w 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for making this video, it really helped me out a ton :D

  • @raccooninUK
    @raccooninUK 5 місяців тому

    Thank you. :)

  • @path1400
    @path1400 6 місяців тому

    I had a love of art when I was in school and I wanted to be a Commercial artist. But my parent was against it. They said a black artist will never be hired in the 1980s. So I swiched to a nursing course and over the years my artist spark died. Nursing was just a 12 hour job, but I had no time for art. Now that I am retired I am trying to find that love again but it is not easy.

  • @kimwory4796
    @kimwory4796 6 місяців тому

    Just recently started to draw tree bark following different tutorials. Just wasn't happy trying to "create" the shapes. Came upon your wonderful tutorial- As soon as you said "Find your patterns" OMG there they are!! I see patterns in everything, why didn't I notice before? Because others are not showing it this way!! You explain so well that I am done looking. THANK YOU!!!!

  • @L.11.11.
    @L.11.11. 6 місяців тому

    Thank you❤

  • @rithikagovind7821
    @rithikagovind7821 7 місяців тому

    thank you for information 😊

  • @felipebarroso1242
    @felipebarroso1242 10 місяців тому

    New Masters Academy offers really good quality classes but they're also way toooo long, which annoys me a little. Sometimes you wanna watch long classes to follow the teacher drawing or painting and understand all their steps, but not always necessary. I think they should adjust that.

    • @eze8608
      @eze8608 8 місяців тому

      They varying speeds for the videos so You can watch them quicker. It is set up like school courses though & demos & assignment practices are often in the weeks lessons.

  • @peggywickham2927
    @peggywickham2927 10 місяців тому

    I was so interested in becoming an artist until I was a sophomore in high school. I took a design class and said to the teache, "I want to go to college and major in art". She kept on erasing the chalk board and said, without looking at me,"don't bother." It took me another 25 years to take a college level course in drawing. Drawing is not my favorite thing but that professor was life changing for me, as he told me to go and "just DO it!" So I did. After graduation it took another 17 years (when my youngest graduated from high school) to actually work on becoming a professional artist but here I am at 73 years old and loving every minute of my ability to work as an artist and sell my work. I'm a poster child for not listening to the negative feedback from even teachers you respect.

  • @cynlou21
    @cynlou21 11 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @WatercolorsWithWayne
    @WatercolorsWithWayne Рік тому

    This is really neat. What a nice drawing. Very realistic!

  • @sammo7017
    @sammo7017 Рік тому

    I love both but I still prefer wood pencils even for lines for the reason that mechanical pencils leave lines on the paper even when you erase them especially if you're not using high quality paper or when you become heavy-handed

  • @ankitharnair6939
    @ankitharnair6939 Рік тому

    Thanks It's really helpful....🙌

  • @augustasilvis297
    @augustasilvis297 Рік тому

    Thank you so much

  • @Skinnychelle48
    @Skinnychelle48 Рік тому

    Cool! Thanks!

  • @lamplightimage2929
    @lamplightimage2929 Рік тому

    Thank you. Straight to the point!

  • @mekalacraftwork1452
    @mekalacraftwork1452 Рік тому

    Mam in need Tamil art book

  • @mekalacraftwork1452
    @mekalacraftwork1452 Рік тому

    How much mam. Plz tamil kedaikuma

  • @jcepri
    @jcepri Рік тому

    Mine is jammed. I've tried everything and I can't get the old one out.

  • @irinaiakovleva6542
    @irinaiakovleva6542 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot! I subscribed to NMA because of your video

  • @janetgoldstein7597
    @janetgoldstein7597 Рік тому

    Thank you. I would have snapped off the plastic stick thinking I wouldn’t need it, if I hadn’t put my readers on and focused on watching your video. I have no patience and obviously not too much smarts

  • @choduridrawzz
    @choduridrawzz Рік тому

    For some reason thank you for the tut i though i just broken my first ever mono zero

  • @sachinkhanna9660
    @sachinkhanna9660 Рік тому

    Hi,i really liked ur recommendation for New Masters Academy...i love the way you explained about all the websites.. i m Sachin Khanna from India ..i m planning to shutdown my clothing business and go after my passion...i do pencil sketching. could u pls let me know which direction i should choose to a professional artist. thanks for ur wonderful helpful video.

  • @Acewilliams225
    @Acewilliams225 Рік тому

    can you use these sites if you're a digital artist?

    • @pixiemixie267
      @pixiemixie267 Рік тому

      21 draw has loads of digital art courses I’ve seen

  • @kingsleyokoromah1773
    @kingsleyokoromah1773 Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @sandycovington1371
    @sandycovington1371 Рік тому

    What's nice about creature art teacher is that you only have to pay once and you own the course forever. So your subscription can expire, but you can still watch the courses you saved.

    • @eze8608
      @eze8608 8 місяців тому

      Yes, very true. Aaron Blaise is so generous. 😊

  • @priscillapaquette7721
    @priscillapaquette7721 Рік тому

    Oh my I am so glad I decided to UA-cam how to…because I was trying to figure it out and I said don’t waste anymore time just search on UA-cam …whew 😅just to find out it’s so easy peasy🤦🏽‍♀️…thank you so much 😊for this

  • @adelegiles5795
    @adelegiles5795 Рік тому

    Thank you! Going to purchase some of these for sure

  • @AhamBrahmasmi_
    @AhamBrahmasmi_ Рік тому

    A little more expensive, but life changing : Milan Art Institute. 🙏🏽

  • @JasonEyermann
    @JasonEyermann Рік тому

    Thanks so much for this video. So useful

  • @milosancheztv8432
    @milosancheztv8432 Рік тому

    schoolism 's feedback service is 1000$ a critique "session". This is insane.

    • @eze8608
      @eze8608 8 місяців тому

      I think that’s for critiques for that whole course, not just a session. It’s still expensive, but valuable I’m sure.

    • @KlearChristal
      @KlearChristal 8 місяців тому

      ​@@eze8608valuable but overpriced. You can go elsewhere for fraction of the cost

  • @connornixon4901
    @connornixon4901 Рік тому

    THAT WAS SO HELPFUL. I accidentally pushed my eraser out too far and I was struggling to get it back in 😂😂. This really helped. Thanks

  • @MayaEidArt
    @MayaEidArt Рік тому

    Thansk a lot

  • @jenvonlee
    @jenvonlee Рік тому

    THANK YOU!

    • @AmberwingArt
      @AmberwingArt Рік тому

      I'm glad it was helpful! They really need better instructions on their package! Lol

  • @menukashrestha2715
    @menukashrestha2715 Рік тому

    funny thing i do is, i take out the leads from wooden pencil and use it in lead holder cause wooden pencil has softer leads and dont want to deal with the pencil shavings.