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Free Drawing lessons for anyone at TheVirtualInstructor.com. Learn how to draw. Over 100 free videos of drawing instruction.
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Free Painting Lessons. Learn how to paint with these free art lessons brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com.
Free Digital Art Lessons-Photoshop-Illustrator-Flash
Learn how to create digital art using the programs of Adobe CS4; Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash in these free video art lessons.
Free Art Lesson Plans-Visual Art Lesson Plans
Free art lesson plans for High School and Middle School.
Art Fundamentals-The Elements and Principles of Art
The fundamentals of art are the building blocks for successful art-making. Learn the fundamentals of art and start making better art.
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Free Adobe Photoshop Lessons. Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop with these video tutorials and demonstrations.
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How to Draw Books
Learn how to draw with these Drawing Instruction Books
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Learn the fundamentals of art in this free art lesson on the element-shape and form
Drawing Tips- 10 Quick Tips on Drawing
10 Quick Tips on Drawing to help you in your drawing skills.
The Elements of Art- Shape and Form
Learn the fundamentals of art in this free art lesson on the element-shape and form
How to Draw a Person - Standing
How to draw a person standing. Learn how easy it is to draw person standing in this video tutorial.
Drawing Hands with Basic Shapes- 12 Hands
Drawing Hands- Video tutorial on drawing hands with basic shapes. See how easy it is to learn how to draw hands.
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Learn how to draw a hand with basic shapes this free art video lesson brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com.
How to Draw Mouths
Learn how to draw mouths realistically in this free video art tutorial brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com.
Line- The Elements of Art
Learn the fundamentals of art in this free art lesson on line brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com
How to Draw With Pastel Pencils-Eye Demonstration
How to draw with pastel pencils. Eye demonstration-Video tutorial.
Pastel Landscapes-How to use Soft Pastels
Learn how to draw and paint the landscape with pastels with this free art video lesson brought to you by TheVirtualInstructor.com.
How to Draw Hair-Video Tutorial
Learn how to draw hair in this video drawing demonstration.
Color Theory- The Elements of Art-Color
Color Theory - Learn the fundamentals of art in this free art lesson on Color brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com
Some Interesting Facts about Color | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Interesting facts about about how color affects us physically and psychologically.
Free Adobe Flash Lessons-Tutorials-How to Use Flash
Free Adobe Flash Lessons. Learn how to use Adobe Flash with these video tutorials and demonstrations.
Basic Tweens in Flash- How to Use Tweens
Learn how to create a basic classic tween and a basic shape tween using Adobe Flash CS 4 in this video art lesson by thevirtualinstructor.com.
Motion Tween in Flash CS4- The Basics of Motion Tweens
Learn the basics of creating a motion tween in Adobe Flash CS4 in this free instruction video.
How to Create Rotoscope Animation in Flash CS4
Learn how to create Rotoscope animation using Adobe Flash CS 4 in this video art lesson by thevirtualinstructor.com.
How to Create Interactive Buttons- Adobe Flash Lessons
Learn how to create interactive buttons in Adobe Flash CS4 in this video tutorial.
How to Create Dynamic Interactive Buttons- Adobe Flash Lessons
Learn how to create dynamic interactive Adobe Flash CS4 buttons in this free video tutorial.
How to Draw Noses- Video Tutorial
Learn how to draw noses realistically in this free video art lesson brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com. How to Draw a Nose-Step by step.
Value- The Elements of Art
Value-The Elements of Art. Learn the fundamentals of art making.
Types of Visual Art- Representational-Abstract-Non-Objective
Learn about the different types of Visual Art-Representational, Abstract, and Non-Objective in this art lesson.
How to Make a Value Finder
Learn how to create a value finder to help you create better drawings in this free art lesson.
How to Create a Monotype
Learn how to create a monotype with this free art lesson brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com.
How To Draw Feet
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How to Draw with Charcoal-Charcoal Drawing Techniques
Learn how to draw with charcoal in this free video art lesson. Learn various charcoal drawing techniques in this tutorial.
Charcoal Drawing Supplies for Cheap
Charcoal drawing supplies at discounted prices.
Oil Pastel Drawing- Apple
Learn how to draw and paint with oil pastels with this free art video lesson brought to you by TheVirtualInstructor.com.
Colored Pencil Techniques- How to Draw with Colored Pencils
Colored Pencil drawing techniques brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com
Colored Pencil Drawing Supplies for Cheap
Colored Pencil drawing supplies at discounted prices.
Colored Pencil Drawing of an Apple-How to Use Colored Pencils
How to use colored pencils. Colored pencil drawing of an apple. Video demonstration of colored pencil techniques.
Graphite Portrait-Step by Step
See the step by step process of creating a realistic graphite protrait in this free video drawing lesson.
Graphite Drawing Techniques-Pencil Drawing
Learn graphite drawing techniques in this free video art lesson.
Hatching and Cross Hatching Drawing Techniques
Learn how how to draw with hatching and cross hatching with this free video art lesson by TheVirtualInstructor.com
Basic Pen and Ink Techniques
Basic pen and ink drawing techniques. Learn how to draw with ink in this video tutorial.
Ink Wash Techniques- How to Draw with Ink
How to draw or paint with ink wash. Ink wash techniques. Video tutorial on ink wash
Watercolor Techniques-Watercolor Sketch
Learn how to create watercolor paintings with this free video art lesson. Watercolor techniques tutorial.
Relief Printmaking-How to Create a Relief Print
Learn how to create a linoleum block print. in this video art lesson by thevirtualinstructor.com. Learn about relief printmaking.
How to Mix Skin Tones
Learn how to mix skin tones with this free video art lesson brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com.
Use Color Theory for Better Highlights and Shadows
Learn how to create visually stimulating highlights and shadows through the use of color theory.
How to Paint Oil Portraits-Oil Painting
Learn How to create realistic portraits in oil paint in this free art lesson brought to you by TheVirtualInstructor.com.
Facial Proportions- How to Draw Faces
Learn how to draw realistic facial proportions in this video tutorial. Proportion is very important in drawing a face. Learn where the features of t
How to Draw Eyes - Graphite
How to draw an eye. Learn how to draw eyes realistically in this free video art lesson brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com.
Gesture Drawing- Figure Drawing
Learn how to draw the figure quickly through the process of gesture drawing in this video tutorial.
How to Draw Ears-Portrait Drawing
Learn how to draw ears realistically in this free video art lesson brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com.
The Interactive Color Wheel- Fun Color Theory
Have fun learning Color Theory with this Interactive Color Wheel.
Frame by Frame Animation- Flash Tutorial
Learn how to create a frame by frame animation in Adobe Flash CS4 in this video tutorial by thevirtualinstructor.com.
Ball Point Pen Drawing- How to Draw with a Ball Point Pen
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Watercolor Papers- Watercolor Painting
Learn all about watercolor papers in this free painting lesson.
How to Draw a Seated Person - Seated Figure
How to draw a person standing. Learn how easy it is to draw person standing in this video tutorial.
Composition in Art Part 1- Plato's Rule
Learn about composition in art in this first part of a three part video series on composition. Plato's Rule.
Transforming Shapes into Forms
Learn how to transform shapes into forms through the application of value in this drawing lesson.
About Oil Paint
Learn the basic principles of oil painting with this free art lesson brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com.
Highlight Rendering- Eraser Drawing
Draw with an eraser. Learn how to create a drawing using mostly an eraser in this free art lesson video.
Blind Contour Line Drawing- Line Drawing Exercises
Learn how to create a blind contour line drawing and it's significance in drawing development in this free art lesson.
Line Quality(Weight) and Cross Contour Lines
Learn how to use line weight and cross contour lines to improve your drawing
What is Positive and Negative Space
Learn about positive and negative space and how it can be used to create successful composition in art.
Metallic Surfaces in Illustrator CS4
Learn how to create metallic surfaces in Adobe Illustrator CS4 in this free video art lesson.
Adobe Illustrator- How to Use the Gradient Tool
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How to Edit Symbols in Illustrator CS4
Learn how to edit symbols in Adobe Illustrator in this video tutorial. Changing and creating symbols- this tutorial makes it easy.
How to Use the Paintbrush Tool- Illustrator
Learn how to use the paintbrush tool in Illustrator CS 4 in this free video art lesson by thevirtualinstructor.com.
Create Metallic Text in Photoshop
Learn how to create metallic text in Adobe Photoshop CS4 in this video art lesson by thevirtualinstructor.com.
How to Use Brushes- Adobe Photoshop Basics
Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop in this tutorial about the brush tool.
How to Create Custom Brushes in Adobe Photoshop
Learn how to create custom brushes in Adobe Photoshop in this free digital art lesson.
How to Sketch with the Paintbrush tool in Photoshop
Learn how to sketch with the paintbrush tool in this free video art lesson brought to you by the vitual instructor.
How to Create a Clipping Mask in Photoshop
Learn how to use a clipping mask in Adobe Photoshop in this free video art lesson.
How to Use Selective Color in Photoshop
Learn how to use selective color in Adobe Photoshop in this free video art lesson.
Text Reflection and Shadow in Photoshop
Learn text effects in Photoshop. Learn how to create a reflection and a shadow in this lesson.
Micrography in Photoshop CS4- How to Make an Image out of Text
Learn the art of Micrography and make an image made up completely of text in Photoshop CS4.
Watercolor Pencil Techniques-How to Use Watercolor Pencils
Learn how to use watercolor pencils in this free video art lesson by TheVirtualInstructor.com
How to Use Colored Pencils-Eye Demonstration
How to use colored pencils. Colored pencil drawing of an eye. Video demonstration.
How to Create a Shooter Video Game in Adobe Flash-Part 1-Video Tutorial
Learn how to use Adobe Flash to create a shooter style video game. Video Step by Step Tutorial. Part 1
How to Create a Shooter Video Game in Adobe Flash-Part 2-Video Tutorial
Learn how to use Adobe Flash to create a shooter style video game. Video Step by Step Tutorial. Part 2 animating characters.
How to Create a Shooter Video Game in Adobe Flash-Part 3-Video Tutorial
Learn how to use Adobe Flash to create a shooter style video game. Video Step by Step Tutorial. Part 3- adding a background
How to Create a Shooter Video Game in Adobe Flash-Part 4-Video Tutorial
Learn how to use Adobe Flash to create a shooter style video game. Video Step by Step Tutorial. Part 4- adding lives and score.
How to Create a Shooter Video Game in Adobe Flash-Part 5-Video Tutorial
Learn how to use Adobe Flash to create a shooter style video game. Video Step by Step Tutorial. Part 5- adding sounds.
How to Create a Shooter Video Game in Adobe Flash-Part 6-Video Tutorial
Learn how to use Adobe Flash to create a shooter style video game. Video Step by Step Tutorial. Part 6- adding a title screen.
How to Create a Simple Slide Show in Adobe Flash
How to create a Flash slideshow. Learn the basics of creating a dynamic slideshow in Flash in this video tutorial.
How to Create a Growing Animation- Adobe Flash Lessons
Learn how to create a growing animation in Adobe Flash CS4 in this free video tutorial.
Animated Glowing Text in Adobe Flash
Learn how to create animated glowing text in Adobe Flash in this free lesson.
Use the Blob Brush to Ink-Adobe Illustrator
Learn how to use the Blob Brush Tool in Adobe Illustrator to ink drawings quickly.
Use the Live Paint Bucket Tool to Color-Adobe Illustrator
Learn how to use the Live Paint Bucket Tool in Adobe Illustrator to color drawings quickly.
Free Adobe Illustrator Lessons-Tutorials-How to Use Illustrator
Free Adobe Illustrator Lessons and Tutorials. Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator with these video tutorials and demonstrations.
How to Use the Pen Tool in Illustrator
Video tutorial on how to use the pen tool to create vector illustration in Illustrator at thevirtualinstructor.com
How to Draw a Sphere in Adobe Illustrator 3D Effect
How to draw a sphere in Adobe Illustrator using the 3D effect- Video Tutorial
Animated Fading Text in Adobe Flash
Learn how to create animated fading text in Adobe Flash in this free lesson.
How to Create Transparent Buttons
Learn how to create transparent interactive buttons in Flash CS4 in this free video art lesson.
Bone Animation-Adobe Flash CS4
Learn how to use the bone tool to create animations in Adobe Flash CS4.
101 Sketchbook Ideas | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Not sure what to draw? Get inspired with this list of 101 challenging things to draw. These are great sketchbook ideas.
The Technology Divide in Education | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Classroom teaching must change to meet the demands of student learning. We must narrow the technology divide in education to meet the needs of our stu
Technology and The Arts-The Need for an Educational Revolution | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Public Education is in trouble and without reform, may become extinct. Could technology and the Arts be the answer?
Art and Academics- Blurring the Lines | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Many teachers are exploring new ways to teach academic subjects to students including using the arts.
Color Wheel Chart for Teachers and Students | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Free Color Wheel Chart for download for teachers, students, and artists.
Color Wheel Chart for Values | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Knowing where colors are found on the color wheel is just one step to understanding color theory. You must also understand practical applications of u
Teach Color Theory with the Interactive Color Wheel | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Here's a cool way to teach color theory in the classroom with this interactive color wheel.
How to Present a New Art Lesson | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Avoid the pitfalls of lesson failure by following these steps to art lesson success.
How to Teach Visual Art Effectively | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Art is a discipline that can be taught. In fact, I believe that anyone can be taught to be a good artist. If I didn't believe that as an art teacher,
Top 10 Most Influential Visual Artists of All Time | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Here's a list of The Most Influential Artists of All Time and a short list of who they influenced or inspired.
Teach Art History with The Google Art Project | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
When discussing art history with students, it is sometimes difficult to help students truly appreciate works of art throughout history. A work of art
Teach Your Students Video Game Design With Scratch | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Include video game design in your visual art curriculum with this free downloadable program from MIT called Scratch.
Learn 3D Computer Animation for Free | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Think you have to pay thousands of dollars to create stunning 3D animations? Think again. You can learn 3D animation with a free program called Blende
Create Your Own Flash Video Game for Free Online | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Here's a great site to create your own Flash video game online with an easy click and drag back end. Introduce your students to video game design with
Holiday Video Game | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Have a look at a recent animation project that I did with my students- Santa vs Aliens
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Introduce Students or Yourself to Animation with Stop Motion Animation | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Get your feet wet in the world of animation by creating a stop motion animation.
How to Create a Growing Animation in Flash | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Learn how to create a growing animation in this free video art lesson.
Micrography-How to Make an Image out of Text | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Learn how to use Photoshop CS4 to create an image made of text in this free art lesson.
Use Positive and Negative Space to Enhance Your Art Compositions | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
How can understanding positive and negative space improve your artwork? Find out in this lesson.
Artistic Composition Part 2- Eye Movement | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Learn how to create successful visual art compositions by exploiting eye movement in this free art lesson.
Composition in Art Part 2- Eye Movement
Learn about composition in art in this second part of a three part video series on composition. Eye Movement.
Artistic Composition Part 1- Understanding Plato's Rule | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Part 1 of a series of video art lessons on artistic compositions.
The Stages of Artistic Development | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
The stages of artistic development in children and how understanding them can help you be a better artist or educator.
Thoughts on Drawing | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Drawing is one of the oldest and deepest means of communication and expression. What do your drawings say?
Drawing Basics- Learn How to Draw Basic Forms | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Learn the basics of drawing forms in this drawing lesson.
Improve Your Drawing Skills through Figure Drawing | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
You can improve your drawing skills by practicing figure drawing.
10 Quick Tips on Drawing | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
10 Easy to apply tips to make your drawings better.
How to Teach Movement to Art Students | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Teach students the various ways artists convey and use movement in their artworks.
Teach Harmony and Unity in Art with a Game | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Play a game to teach harmony and unity in art.
5 Best iPhone Apps for Artists | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
There are plenty of apps available that are well-just plain terrible. But these are worth your money.
Watercolor Pencils Demonstration | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Learn how to use watercolor pencils in this free video art lesson.
Basic Acrylic Painting Techniques- How to Paint an Apple with Acrylic Paint | TheVirtualInstructor B...
Learn basic acrylic painting techniques in this free video art lesson
Basic Acrylic Painting Techniques- How to Paint an Apple
Learn basic acrylic painting techniques in this free video art lesson of a painting of an apple.
Photo Transfer-How to Create an Acrylic Transfer-Video Tutorial
Learn how to create an acrylic transfer image or photo transfer in this free video art lesson brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com.
Texture- The Elements of Art
Learn the fundamentals of art in this free art lesson on line brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com Element-Texture
Bad Art | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
I have seen what I consider to be bad art. I have made what I consider to be bad art. But because I may think it is bad art, does that mean it really
How Do You Evaluate Art? | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
How do you evaluate art? Should there be a standard for evaluating art?
Portfolio Tips | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Portfolio tips for visual artists.
Free Online Art Galleries for Artists | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Looking for a place on the internet to show off your artwork for free? Here's a list of what's available for artists to create free online portfolios.
The 3 BEST Free Online Art Pads-Sketch on Your Computer | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Check out three best free online art pads for you draw with on your computer with your mouse.
No Tablet? Draw with the Mouse | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Don't have a tablet? So what! You can still create great drawings in Adobe Photoshop without a tablet. All it takes is a good understanding of the too
How To Draw With The Mouse in Adobe Photoshop
Learn how to draw with the mouse in Adobe Photoshop. This tutorial looks at drawing a sphere with only the mouse.
How to Draw a Sphere with Labeled Shadows
Learn how to draw a sphere realistically in this free video art lesson brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com.
Text Effects in Adobe Photoshop | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
How to create a reflection and a shadow with text in Adobe Photoshop.
How to Use Clipping Masks in Photoshop | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Learn how to use clipping masks in this free art lesson
How to Use Selective Color in Adobe Photoshop | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Learn how to use selective color to create artistic photographs in Adobe Photoshop.
Think Like a Sculptor to Improve Drawing | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Thinking like a sculptor might help improve your drawing skills.
Look Closer for Abstraction in Art | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
If you are looking to give abstraction a go but consider yourself a realistic artist, consider taking a closer look at your subject- a lot closer look
How to Price Your Art | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
How much should you charge for your artwork? I'll attempt to answer this tough question here.
Acrylic | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
How to Create an Acrylic Transfer | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Learn how easy it is to create cool artwork through the use of acrylic transfer.
Adobe Flash | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Adobe Flash- Animated Fading Text | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
A follow up to the animated glowing text lesson, this lesson addresses how to create another animated text effect in Adobe Flash. This text effect, i
New Lesson- Animated Glowing Text in Adobe Flash | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
A new lesson posted on TheVirtualInstructor.com delves into animated text. It is the first part of a series of tutorials on animating text in Adobe F
Learn How to Create a Simple Slide Show in Adobe Flash | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Learn How to Create a Simple Slide Show in Adobe Flash
Crayon Etching | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Learn how to create a crayon etching in this free art lesson.
Crayon Etching Demonstration-How to Create a Crayon Etching
Learn how to create a crayon etching in this video art lesson by thevirtualinstructor.com. This method takes a look at using ink instead of tempera pa
Crayon Etching-Free Art Lesson Plans
Crayon Etching Art lesson plan brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com
Scratchboard Etching-Scrapeboard
Learn how to create a scratchboard etching in this video tutorial.
Etching-Printmaking Techniques-Intaglio
Learn the process of etching and Intaglio printmaking in this free video art lesson.
Crayon Etching Supplies for Cheap
Crayon etching supplies at discounted prices.
Eraser Drawing- Highlight Rendering | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
How to create a drawing using mostly an eraser in this free art lesson.
Adobe Illustrator | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Free Software for Drawing and Painting | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Take a look at free software for drawing and painting that's available for download.
The New Art That's Been Around for a While | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
A look into the future of making art.
Adobe Photoshop | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Custom Brushes in Photoshop | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Learn how to Create Custom Brushes in Photoshop
Animation | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Art | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Art and Technology | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Art and Technology-Aaron Koblin combines the two and creates new artworks that are exciting and engaging.
Art Criticism | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
The Steps to Art Criticism | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Understanding the steps to art criticism and implementing them in critique will help you become a better artist.
Basics | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Blob Brush | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Add "Ink" to Drawings with Adobe Illustrator | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
See how it easy it can be to add ink in Adobe Illustrator to your drawings in this free lesson.
Charcoal | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Clipping Masks | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Color | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Color Theory | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
More Fun with Complementary Colors | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Learn how complementary colors can be used to create optical illusions and interesting effects.
Fun with Complementary Colors | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Check out this optical illusion created by complementary colors.
Lesson on Using Complementary Colors to Create Natural Shadow | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Learn how to use complementary colors in realistic drawing and painting
Composition | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
New Lesson on Composition Posted- Part 3- The Golden Mean | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Use The Golden Mean in composition creation in your artworks.
Composition in Art Part 3- Using the Golden Mean
Learn how to use the Golden Mean and the Rule of Thirds to create strong artistic compositions.
Pen and Ink Drawing Lesson Posted | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Learn how to create pen and ink drawings in this lesson.
Crayon Etching | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Critique | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Custom Brushes | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Digital Art | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Drawing | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Different Types of Erasers | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
All about the different types of erasers used by artists.
Art Supplies for Beginners | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
A list of art supplies for beginning artists for various categories of visual art.
All You Need to Know About Watercolor Paper | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Watercolor types explained
Education | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Why are Art Programs are Being Cut? | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Why can't there be more lawmakers that understand the importance of Art Education?
Eraser | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Evaluate | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Figure Drawing | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Growing | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Highlight Rendering | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Instruction | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Ipad | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
So I Bought an IPad | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Even with no Adobe Flash, I reluctantly purchased an iPad.
Why You Need a Website as an Artist | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Get your art on the internet by creating your own Artist Portfolio Website.
Lesson | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Lessons | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Line | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
The Expressive Qualities of Line | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Learn how line can be used to communicate expression in this lesson.
The Expressive Qualities of Line Happy Line – TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Happy Line
Micrography | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Painting | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Pen And Ink | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Portfolio | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Selective Color | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Slide Show | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Space | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Teaching | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Techniques | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Try Something New in Your Drawings | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Create drawings with non-traditional drawing tools and techniques
Drawing with Sticks- Non-Traditional Drawing Methods
Drawing with sticks and stones and other non-traditional drawing tools and methods.
Use Line To Make Your Drawings More Interesting | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Do you know how to use line effectively as an artist? Your quick response to this question may be, Of course, I do! Knowing how to use line to it's
Tips | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Transfer | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Tutorial | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Video Game Design | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Watercolor | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Watercolor Pencils | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Interactive Starry Night - Teach Students Movement in Art | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Interactive Starry Night by artist Petros Vrellis can teach us about movement in visual art and help our students understand the concept as well.
A List of Drawing Exercises | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Drawing is the most basic form of art-making. Drawing is NOT a talent, instead it is a skill that can be developed. The best way to develop any skil
The Expressive Qualities of Line angry lines – TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Angry Line
The Expressive Qualities of Line confusedline – TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Confused Line
The Importance of Encouraging Students | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
I was working with a student the other day that was struggling with drawing. Nothing I said to him or showed him seemed to help. His response was alwa
Introduce Students to Texture | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Texture refers mostly to tactility. It is mostly measured in three dimensions. However, it can be experienced as an illusion when it is drawn or paint
Our Education System is Killing Creativity | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Could our educational system be killing the creativity of our students?
Drawing | TheVirtualInstructor Blog - Part 2
Why Isn’t My Artwork Selling? | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Why isn't your artwork selling? Well there are several possible answers to this question. Determining the reason why you're not selling your artwork i
Art | TheVirtualInstructor Blog - Part 2
Add Color to Inked Drawings with The Live Paint Bucket Tool | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Lesson on adding color to drawings in Adobe Illustrator
Ceramics Classroom Floor Plan | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Here is a look at how you can plan an effective classroom space specific for teaching ceramics.
Industrial Design-The Art of Objects | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Industrial Design is the art of objects. But what makes for good Industrial Design?
Is Illustration Art? | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
The division between Fine Art and Illustration is silly. It's all Art, or is it?
Why Be an Art Major | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Students ask me all the time, Why should I be an Art major?. They need some convincing and they are searching for it from me. I've also seen a lot of
David Hockney's Digital Art | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
British painter David Hockney has fully embraced the iPad as a new medium for creating art in the form of digital paintings.
My Love for Digital Painting | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
I have added a new assignment to the Electronic Media class that I teach. I can't believe that I had not added it earlier as it is one of my absolute
Cymatics-The Art of Sound | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Cymatics-The connection between science and art. Images of Sound, making visual art from the unseen.
Visual Artists and Stereotypes | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
There are stereotypes that follow every profession. There are unfortunately a lot of stereotypes associated with being a visual artist.
How to Lift or Remove Watercolor- Techniques- How to Paint Clouds
How to lift, remove, erase watercolor paint- watercolor techniques- painting with bleach. Video Tutorial.
How to Grade Artwork | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Grading artwork has traditionally been a subjective activity. This can cause problems for art teachers, especially when questions arise about where th
Talent is a Myth | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
There is no such thing as talent-just desire. If you have desire, can do anything.
Learn How to Create an Ink Wash Drawing | TheVirtualInstructor Blog
Learn a few ink wash techniques in this free video demonstration
5 Ways to Create a Focal Point in Artwork
Learn how to create effective focal points in your artwork in this video art demonstration.
Gallery- TheVirtualInstructor.com
Post your artwork to the gallery and share it with the world.
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How to Draw Manga Books
Learn how to draw Manga with these Instructional Books.
Figure Drawing Instructional Books
Learnfigure drawing with these Instructional Books.
Landscape Drawing Books- How to Draw the Landscape
Learn how to draw The Landscape with these Instructional Books.
How to Use Watercolor Paint with Colored Pencils
How to use watercolors with colored pencil. Video tutorial on combining watercolor paint and colored pencils.
Free Drawing Lessons Page 2- Learn How to Draw
TheVirtualInstructor.com drawing lessons page two. Page two listing drawing tutorials.
Drawing Lessons Page 3
TheVirtualInstructor.com Page 3 of drawing lessons and tutorials
One Point Perspective-Linear Perspective
One Point Perspective. Learn how to draw in one point perspective in this video tutorial.
Six Ways to Create the Illusion of Space
Learn how to create the illusion of space in this free video art lesson brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com.
Two Point Perspective-How to Use Linear Perspective
Learn how to draw using two point perspective in this free video art lesson brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com.
How to Draw a Reflective Surface-Sphere-Video Tutorial
Learn how to draw a reflective surface in this video drawing lesson. How to draw a reflective sphere.
How to Draw with Markers - Reflective Bowl
Learn how to draw a reflective bowl in markers in this video tutorial.
Clean Sketching with China Markers
Discover how to sketch cleanly using a china marker in this free art lesson.
Grid Drawing- Use a Grid to Draw
Learn how to create accurate drawings from photos in this video art lesson.
Still Life Sketch with Pastels
How to draw a still life sketch in pastels, pastel pencils. Video tutorial.
Transfer a Drawing with Graphite
Learn how to transfer a drawing using graphite in this video art lesson
Drawing With White Material on Black Paper
Learn how to draw with white media on black paper in this free video art lesson.
Three Point Perspective-How to Use Linear Perspective
3 Point Perspective. Learn how to draw using three point perspective in this free video art lesson.
How to Draw with Pen and Ink and Watercolor
How to use watercolors with pen and ink. Video tutorial on combining watercolor paint and pen and ink.
How to Draw a Figure Running-Video Tutorial
How to draw a person running. Learn how to draw the figure in motion in this video tutorial.
How to Draw a Portrait with Oil Pastels-Video Tutorial
Learn how to draw a portrait with Oil Pastels in this video drawing lesson. How to draw a face with oil pastels.
How To Draw Feet
Learn how to draw feet in this video art lesson.
How to Draw the Face in Profile-Face From the Side-Video Tutorial
Learn how to draw a face in profile in this video drawing demonstration.
How to Draw a Circle-Video Tutorial on Drawing Circles
How to draw a circle. Learn how to draw circles in this video tutorial.
How to Draw Crossed Arms-Figure with Arms Crossed
How to draw a person with their arms crossed. A video tutorial on how to draw crossed arms.
How to Draw an Eye-Pen and Ink-Video Tutorial
How to draw an eye with pen and ink using traditional ink techniques such as hatching and cross hatching.
How to Draw Lips (Mouth) with Chalk Pastels-Video Tutorial
How to draw lips or a mouth using chalk pastels. Learn how to draw a mouth in this video tutorial.
Keep Your Drawing Clean- Time Lapse Drawing Video
Keeping your drawing clean while you work is important. Learn some tips to keep your drawing clean through this time lapse video demonstration.
How to Draw a Nose-Side View-Video Tutorial
How to draw a nose from the side view. Learn how to draw a nose from the side in this video tutorial.
How to Paint a Rose-iPad Painting of a Rose
How to Paint a Rose on an iPad. Time lapse with instruction on painting a rose digitally.
How to Draw Water-Calm Waves-Video Tutorial
Learn how to draw water with calm waves in this video drawing lesson.
How to Draw Wrinkles in Fabric-Video Demonstration
How to draw wrinkles in fabric. Drawing demonstration-Video tutorial.
Contrast in Art-The Value Factor
How to use contrast effectively in art and design. Learn how to use contrast in this video tutorial.
iPad Painting of An Apple-Digital Painting
iPad Painting demonstration using the App-Brushes. Digital Painting of an Apple.
Artists Pencils (Graphite) Explained-Video Tutorial
What are the different types of Graphite in Artists Pencils? This video tutorial will explain about artists pencils and the grades of graphite within
Use Drawing to Enhance Creativity
Enhance creativity with this fun drawing game. Lead students in this drawing activity that forces them be creative.
Cut Paper Image-Using Positive and Negative Space
Cut paper demonstration. Video tutorial on how to use negative and positive space to create beautiful works of art.
How to Draw a Figure in Perspective- Foreshortening
Learn how to draw a foreshortened figure in this video drawing demonstration. Drawing the figure from any angle can be difficult, especially from bel
Graphite Drawing of A Dog
Watch the process of commissioned pet portrait in this graphite drawing of a dog instructional video.
How To Draw Trees-Video Tutorial on Drawing Trees
How to draw trees. Learn how to draw trees in this video tutorial.
How to Draw Grass with Colored Pencils-Video Tutorial
How to draw grass with colored pencils. Learn how to draw realistic grass in this video tutorial.
How to Draw Rocks-Video Tutorial
How to draw rocks . Learn how to draw realistic rocks in this video tutorial.
Miniature Watercolor Painting-Video Tutorial
Miniature watercolor painting. Learn how to create a mini watercolor painting of a golf course.
The Elements of Art- Space
Space- Fundamental element of art. Learn about space in terms of art.
Color Theory Art Lesson Plan- Free Art Lesson Plan
Color Theory art lesson plan. Teach students color theory through a color theory object painting.
Clay Figures Lesson Plan- Form
Clay Figure art lesson plan brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com
Cross Contour Line Drawing Art Lesson Plan
Cross Contour Line Drawing art lesson plan brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com
Figure Drawing- Art Lessons Plan
lesson plans, figure drawing, art
Futuristic Perspective Drawing-Art Lesson Plan
Futuristic Perspective Art lesson plan for middle and high school students. Teach students one point and two point perspective through this lesson pl
Object Self Portrait Art Lesson Plan
Object Self Portrait Art lesson plan for middle and high school students brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com
Lictenstein Pics Lesson Plan- Unity and Harmony
Lichtenstein art lesson plan for middle or high school students brought to you by thevirtualinstructor.com
Highlight Rendering Art Lesson Plan for High School
Highlight Rendering charcoal drawing art lesson plan for high school students.
Value
5/14/2010: Value
Value
Value
5/14/2010: Value
Value
5/14/2010: What is Value?
Value
5/14/2010: A value scale is a tool used to measure value.
Value
5/14/2010: Lighter values on a value scale represent the tints of a color.
Value
5/14/2010: Darker values on a value scale represent the shades of a color.
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5/14/2010: Successful art pieces have a good range of value.
Value
5/14/2010: A highlight is an area where light is hitting the surface of an object.
Value
5/14/2010
Value
5/14/2010: Highlights are usually indicated by the tints of a color.
Value
5/14/2010: Shadows are areas where light is not hitting the surface.
Value
5/14/2010
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5/14/2010: Shadows are usually indicated by the shades of a color.
Value
5/14/2010: Artists use highlights and shadows to indicate a light source.
Value
5/14/2010: Value Exercises
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Art Lesson Plan- Giant Junkfood
Giant Junkfood Sculpture Art lesson plan for middle and high school students.
Pastel Portraits Lesson Plan
Pastel Landscape art lesson plan for high school students.
Pastel Portraits Lesson Plan
Pastel Portraits art lesson plan for high school students.
Pen and Ink Stippling Lesson Plan- Space
Pen and Ink-Stippling art lesson plan for high school students.
Reverse Self Portraits Lesson Plan
Reverse Self Portraits art lesson plan for high school students.
Scratchboard Lesson Plan for High School Students
Scratchboard Etching art lesson plan for high school students.
Drawing Paper Bags Art Lesson Plan
Drawing Paper Bags - Art lesson plan for advanced drawing students focused on texture and value.
Watercolor Landscape Lesson Plan
Watercolor Landscape art lesson plan for high school students.
Expressive Self Portraits Art Lesson Plan
Expressive Self Portraits art lesson plan for high school students.
Foreshortened Figure Art Lesson Plan
Foreshortened Figure art lesson plan for high school students.
Art Lesson Plan- Pixel Pics
Art lesson plan for high school students- Pixel Pics- Painting.
Selection Tools-Paint Bucket-Gradients-Photoshop Basics
Learn the basics of Photoshop in this tutorial about the brush tool.
Pop Art Portraits in Photoshop
Learn how to create a Pop Art inspired image from a photo in Photoshop. In the style of Roy Lichtenstein.
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