Artist's Academy

Artist's Academy Our goal is to help you become a better artist through video instruction and in-depth lessons.

Artist's Academy is your online resource for visual art lessons, guides, and tutorials where you can find everything you need to improve your artistic skills from basic instruction to advanced techniques. Our classes are taught by talented, experienced artists who walk you through each technique with clear, step-by-step demonstrations, providing their expert tips, tricks, and insights along the wa

y. At Artist's Academy, we know that when you're passionate about art, you never want to stop creating. We strive to be your go-to place online to find creative inspiration, grow your artistic abilities, and express yourself with new ideas, tips, and techniques, all while connecting with a network of fellow artists as unique as you are.

Have you ever wondered what sort of set up you’ll need to go plein air painting? There are many different options on the...
04/20/2026

Have you ever wondered what sort of set up you’ll need to go plein air painting? There are many different options on the market. Artist Katie Liddiard breaks down her personal plein air kit that she has pieced together over years of trial and error and research.

Have you ever wondered what sort of set up you’ll need to go plein air painting? There are many different options on the market. Artist Katie Liddiard breaks down her...

Did you know that the word “gouache” comes from the Italian word for “puddle”. That etymology helps Stuart Loughridge re...
04/18/2026

Did you know that the word “gouache” comes from the Italian word for “puddle”. That etymology helps Stuart Loughridge remember to keep his paintings loose when painting with gouache on cardboard because it will get puddly and drippy, so the less he tries to overly control it the better the experience overall.

Did you know that the word “gouache” comes from the Italian word for “puddle”. That etymology helps Stuart Loughridge remember to keep his paintings loose when painting with gouache on...

Have you found starting your artistic journey difficult? There’s so much to know and so many different supplies you can ...
04/15/2026

Have you found starting your artistic journey difficult? There’s so much to know and so many different supplies you can buy that it can all be very overwhelming. Stacy Minch is here to help. She shares with us her journey and how the practice of daily painting helped her to not feel so overwhelmed and be able to accomplish her artistic goals. The paintings are small so they don’t take a lot of time and materials. You’re able to be more creative and try new techniques while not getting too emotionally attached to it.

Have you found starting your artistic journey difficult? There’s so much to know and so many different supplies you can buy that it can all be very overwhelming. Stacy Minch...

Ever felt discouraged by a painting session that didn't go as planned? Join Stacy Minch as she guides you through the li...
04/13/2026

Ever felt discouraged by a painting session that didn't go as planned? Join Stacy Minch as she guides you through the liberating process of scraping a painting to reclaim your art panels for future masterpieces. Stacy understands the frustration of not wanting to waste a panel, especially when using high-quality materials like Belgian linen. With her practical tutorial, she demonstrates how to effectively use a palette knife to remove unwanted paint, offering a second chance to your artistic surface.

Ever felt discouraged by a painting session that didn't go as planned? Join Stacy Minch as she guides you through the liberating process of scraping a painting to reclaim your...

Join Ethan Culleton in this vibrant tutorial as he demonstrates the art of adding highlights to tone paper, a technique ...
04/11/2026

Join Ethan Culleton in this vibrant tutorial as he demonstrates the art of adding highlights to tone paper, a technique that enhances the realism and depth of your drawings. Whether you’re working on a portrait, a landscape, or any other subject, mastering highlights is essential for bringing your artwork to life.

Join Ethan Culleton in this vibrant tutorial as he demonstrates the art of adding highlights to tone paper, a technique that enhances the realism and depth of your drawings. Whether...

Are you exploring the world of dry drawing mediums and curious about how each one can enhance your sketching skills? Joi...
04/08/2026

Are you exploring the world of dry drawing mediums and curious about how each one can enhance your sketching skills? Join Ethan Culleton as he delves into the nuanced differences between graphite, charcoal, and Conté in his latest video tutorial.

Are you exploring the world of dry drawing mediums and curious about how each one can enhance your sketching skills? Join Ethan Culleton as he delves into the nuanced differences...

Ever wondered what’s safe to use when transferring or drawing your design directly onto canvas? In this practical lesson...
04/06/2026

Ever wondered what’s safe to use when transferring or drawing your design directly onto canvas? In this practical lesson, artist Katie Liddiard walks you through the do’s and don’ts of underdrawings—explaining how your initial lines can affect your painting for decades to come.

Ever wondered what’s safe to use when transferring or drawing your design directly onto canvas? In this practical lesson, artist Katie Liddiard walks you through the do’s and don’ts of...

Looking for a quick and expressive way to dive into watercolor portraiture? In this lively and inspiring demo, artist St...
04/04/2026

Looking for a quick and expressive way to dive into watercolor portraiture? In this lively and inspiring demo, artist Stuart Loughridge shares one of his favorite fast-paced techniques for painting portraits from imagination—no reference required. Whether you’re a seasoned sketcher or a beginner eager to experiment, this video offers a fresh, approachable take on building portraits quickly and confidently.

Looking for a quick and expressive way to dive into watercolor portraiture? In this lively and inspiring demo, artist Stuart Loughridge shares one of his favorite fast-paced techniques for painting...

Looking to improve your ink drawing skills with cleaner values and better depth? In this concise and engaging demo, arti...
04/01/2026

Looking to improve your ink drawing skills with cleaner values and better depth? In this concise and engaging demo, artist Stuart Loughridge shows you how to master crosshatching through a simple value scale exercise that sharpens your eye and strengthens your control.

Looking to improve your ink drawing skills with cleaner values and better depth? In this concise and engaging demo, artist Stuart Loughridge shows you how to master crosshatching through a...

Ever heard the phrase “fat over lean” in oil painting and wondered what it actually means or why it’s such a big deal?
01/08/2026

Ever heard the phrase “fat over lean” in oil painting and wondered what it actually means or why it’s such a big deal?

Ever heard the phrase “fat over lean” in oil painting and wondered what it actually means or why it’s such a big deal? Katie Liddiard takes the mystery out of...

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