Online Resources for Artists

Beginner

Introduction

• The Unofficial Truth about The Industry
• The Reality of Going to Art School
• Formal Art Training

General

• General Art Tutorial by Niklas Jansson
• 10 Top Tips To Become a Better Artist
• Core Drawing Skills and Workflow

Art Sense

• Observational Analytic Skill
• Observing Form – Blind Contour

Concept Art

• Hints and Hacks For Doing Conceptual Art in the Video Game Industry

Design

• Art, Design and Visual Thinking

Value

• Introduction to Value Scale by Daarken
• Light and Dark
• Keeping Your Values Balanced

Color

• Color Theory Simplified
• Learn How to Control Your Color

Composition

• Introduction to Composition

Anatomy

• ‘Figure Drawing for All It’s Worth’ eBook by Andrew Loomis
• Big Guide to Drawing the Body
• Basic of Head

Perspective

• Introduction to Perspective in 5 Mins by Daarken
• Basic Perspective
• Perspective 101
• Aerial Perspective
• Horizon Line

Drawing

• ‘Fun With A Pencil’ eBook by Andrew Loomis
• Basic Pencil Shading

Painting

• Introduction to the Usage of Hard and Soft Brushes
• Painting Portrait in 10 Easy Steps
• Blending In Digital Painting

Tools

• Photoshop Crash Course in 12 Minutes by Daarken
  
• Tools of Trade – Tablets and Peripherals by Daarken

Intermediate

General

• FZD’s Massive Video Tutorial
• ‘Successful Drawing’ eBook by Andrew Loomis
• ‘Creative Illustration’ eBook by Andrew Loomis

Industry

• Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Art Sense

• Analytical Thinking

Anatomy

• ‘Drawing The Head and Hands’ eBook by Andrew Loomis
• Facial Expressions Anatomy Study

Concept Art

• Thumb War – Useful Tips and Challenge

Composition

• 20 Tips to Get Composition Right
• Landscape Composition Rules

Lighting

• Light Theory

Color

• How Light Affects on Colors by LinRan
• “Color Theory” Principles and Practices

Artists’ Workflow

• Craig Mullins – Macross
• Craig Mullins – Tarzan
• Craig Mullins – Gunman
• Craig Mullins – Soulblighter
• Marek Okon – Dragon Tamer
• Steve Argyle – Time Lapse Videos

Advanced

Light & Color Theory

• The Dimensions of Colour

Composition

• Gestalt Law

Philosophy

• Visual Perception and Aesthetics
• Belief is Your Defining Trait
• ‘The Eye of the Painter and the Elements of Beauty’ eBook by Andrew Loomis