Advanced Art Courses & Lessons

Artist’s Network University is proud to host some of the best advanced art lessons available anywhere online. There are no shortages of mediums covered or tips applied – and users are given a professionally-guided and interactive opportunity to take their skills to the next level. Use the art tutorials below to learn new acrylic painting techniques, to absorb pro-tips on portrait drawing, or to take your sculptures from studio-level to Rodin-worthy.

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Waterfall Watercolor Magic: Using Alternative Watercolor Techniques

Learn Joe Cibere’s unique techniques to paint beautiful watercolor waterfalls without using a brush. Magically the waterfall will paint itself giving you the foundation for creating flowing, falling water in any location you desire. You’ll also learn how to use a combination of proven techniques that together will give you new possibilities and options. Course registration comes with digital downloads that will give you step-by-step instructions to ensure success. Start Date: May 14, 2013 Course Length: 4 weeks Tuition: $149.99 Course Materials: Exclusive video created by Joe Cibere Exclusive handout … View

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Painting Larger Landscapes in Oil

This is an online workshop for artists wanting to get more experience painting larger landscapes in the studio. Topics will include thumbnail sketches to pick the best composition, working out drawing problems, blocking in to find the best way to capture dramatic light, and to apply these skills towards working on a larger canvas. Each week will consist of one painting that the student will document from start to finish, literally by describing the painting’s path from idea to finished piece.  Each week the student will create one landscape painting … View

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Creative Explorations in Mixed Media: 2D, 3D and Beyond!

This online workshop will explore alternative, innovative ways of conceptualizing and creating content-driven mixed-media art that is on the cutting-edge. Throughout the workshop, insightful and thought-provoking profiles of leading artists and illustrators accompany exciting in-depth, step-by-step demonstrations, shed light on signature processes and techniques. The workshop also provides insight into the historical influences behind contemporary thinking and approaches, investigating the origins of alternative, unconventional picture making throughout the decades. Offering a wide range of possibilities for exploration and experimentation, this workshop will reveal how alternative, mixed media aesthetics is uniting … View

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Watercolor Art Critique Seminar

Check back soon to see when this course will be offered again. Click here to see a list of currently available courses. The artist’s studio can be a creative but sometimes solitary place. Many artists work without the benefit of feedback, fellowship and, very often, solace. Unbiased critique is essential to artistic growth and finding a trusted source can be a particular challenge. Professional critique will provide you with evaluation of your work and give feedback and direction to take your art to the next level. The Watercolor Art Critique … View

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Unlock the Door to Your Creativity: Fearless Creating in Watercolor, Acrylic and Mixed Media

Check back soon to see when this course will be offered again. Click here to see a list of currently available courses. From her book The Artist’s Muse, Betsy Dillard Stroud offers this course to help you jump start your creativity with four creative challenges. Betsy says, “To be creative you simply open the door of the subconscious mind, allowing thoughts and images to emerge unedited.” Challenges always lead you to the next step, the next brushstroke, the next great painting. In this course, there are four innovative creative challenges … View

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Oil Painting Art Critique Seminar

Check back soon to see when this course will be offered again. Click here to see a list of currently available courses. How many times have you looked at one of your paintings and thought, “Gee, I wish I had a real pro to critique this for me!” Chances are, you’ve been depending on family and friends for comments. As much as we love them, often their comments are full of praise but not necessarily of very much help. You know deep in your heart what you really need – … View

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Getting Started in Colored Pencil, Level 6: Creating Radiant Flowers in Colored Pencil

Check back soon to see when this course will be offered again. Click here to see a list of currently available courses. Students taking this online colored pencil drawing course should have experience with the basic colored pencil techniques described in Creating Radiant Flowers in Colored Pencil. It is absolutely imperative that students who are not familiar with the Layering, Burnishing and Underpainting colored pencil techniques, read Creating Radiant Flowers in Colored Pencil, Chapter 2, Techniques & References, pages 22-25. It is highly recommended that students new to colored pencil … View

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Painting Abstraction and Abstract Realism in Acrylics

Learn Betsy Dillard Stroud’s experimental and intriguing way to paint acrylics with four different exercises — a great lesson in painting abstractly with acrylics. You’ll begin with two exercises done in total abstraction and in the last two exercises, you’ll approach subject matter in an abstract way. Expect the unexpected! A joyous adventure awaits you as you join her in stepping out of your proverbial comfort zone, and having a lot of fun in the process. Start Date: May 7, 2013 Course Length: 4 weeks Tuition: $149.99 Instructor: Betsy Dillard … View

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Discovering New Ways to Paint with Pastel, Level 1

Check back soon to see when this course will be offered again. Click here to see a list of currently available courses. Learn Stan Sperlak’s very innovative and direct methods for working with pastel to create strong and satisfying works in pastel. There is so much the pastel medium can offer that gets lost in the old ways people have “tried” pastel. With this course you will be introduced to pastel and encouraged to work and paint in a vigorous and color charged way. Through several structured demos and assignments … View

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Getting Started in Colored Pencil, Level 5: Combining Colored Pencil Techniques

Check back soon to see when this course will be offered again. Click here to see a list of currently available courses. This colored pencil drawing course is designed for students who are familiar with basic colored pencil techniques and who want to open unexplored doors of creativity. As the title of this course indicates, students will learn how to combine frequently employed colored pencil techniques such as layering, burnishing, underpainting with solvents and various water-soluble colored pencil techniques, in various combinations, to create paintings from the super-real to the … View

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Discovering the Magic of Acrylics

Nationally known mixed media artist and instructor Jacqueline Sullivan will guide you in this four week class to discover the magic of acrylic paint. Learn Jacqueline’s best tips, tricks, and techniques for learning to paint with acrylics to create beautiful works of art. This course is designed for those new to acrylic paint as well as novice artists, and the focus of this class is to develop a fundamental skill with the medium of acrylic paint. This acrylic art class can also be helpful for the experienced artist who wishes … View

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Experimental Watercolor: Watercolor and Mixed Media

Check back soon to see when this course will be offered again. Click here to see a list of currently available courses. When you combine watercolor with different mediums and surfaces, you will explore an entirely new world. Learn these exciting new techniques as you work with gesso, gouache, matte medium, stamping and various textural mediums. In this class, you will experiment with dramatic exercises that will show you a variety of approaches which will enhance the quality of your painting adventures. Join professional artist Betsy Dillard Stroud for this … View

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Drawing Secrets Revealed, Section 3

With Sarah Parks’ detailed, clearly organized video instruction and accompanying drawing lesson practices, and weekly critiques from Sarah, you’ll learn essential drawing skills that build on her Section 1 course and Section 2 course. In this online drawing class, you’ll learn a tremendously helpful technique, using a grid, to help you continue to train your eye further until you won’t need a grid. You will also tackle linear perspective – a drawing technique that many instructors place at the beginning of their courses but which Sarah has placed toward the … View

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Painting Bright and Clean Watercolors

This online watercolor painting course is for those watercolor painters who are tired of painting muddy colors and want to improve their compositions. Completing this watercolor class will get you to the next level and provide working methods and helpful tips to create bold, bright, and clean watercolor paintings in any subject matter. Join professional artist Lynn Hosegood for this exciting course at Artist’s Network University! Learn how to paint in watercolor like never before. Check out more watercolor painting courses here! Start Date: May 21, 2013 Tuition: $149.99 Instructor: … View

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Getting Started in Colored Pencil, Level 4: Water-Soluble Colored Pencil

Check back soon to see when this course will be offered again. Click here to see a list of currently available courses. . This colored pencil drawing course is designed for artists who have experience with both colored pencil and watercolor and want to learn an exciting medium that is often overlooked. With water-soluble colored pencils you can achieve every technique that is possible with watercolors including wet on dry, wet on wet, and much more. Familiarity with the colored pencil layering technique and basic watercolors is recommended for this … View

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Secrets to Painting Watercolor Portraits

Check back soon to see when this course will be offered again. Click here to see a list of currently available courses. Learn how to paint a realistic face in watercolor with this easy, step-by-step method. Discover the joy of painting a friend or family member in watercolor through Carrie Stuart Parks’ gentle tips and instructions. One-on-one instruction will be provided through Blackboard and e-mail correspondence with the instructor. Start Date: November 27, 2012 Tuition: $149.99 Course Materials (included with tuition): Secrets to Painting Realistic Faces in Watercolor by Carrie … View

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Painting Flowers in Watercolor: A Contemporary Approach

Check back soon to see when this course will be offered again. Click here to see a list of currently available courses. Learn the latest watercolor techniques developed by expert artist and workshop instructor Joyce Faulknor. In this easy-to-follow watercolor tutorial, Joyce shares tips and techniques for painting stunning flowers, giving you insider’s advice on how your work will stand out in the next painting exhibit or competition. Joyce is here to guide you with proven techniques for creating beautiful, light-filled florals, finished on a watercolor canvas, with an archival … View

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Introduction to Hyperrealist Watercolor Painting Techniques: Creating Photorealist Works

It is a misconception that watercolor is too elusive or transparent a medium for the bold and detailed surface quality that super realist paintings require. This online watercolor painting class will introduce the participants to techniques specific to creating hyperreal or photo-realist paintings in watercolor. The instruction will incorporate the use of photographs as a subject for paintings, and source materials will be available for you (or you may use your own images). Watercolor materials and color theory for all levels of ability will be reviewed and a variety of … View

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Online Painting Course: Painting Pet Portraits with Personality in Oils, Acrylics, and Casein

Check back soon to see when this course will be offered again. Click here to see a list of currently available courses. Have you always wanted to learn how to paint pet or animal portraits? Do you use oils, acrylics, or casein? If you are an animal lover and want to learn how to paint a portrait of your pet – with personality – this is the course for you! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned painter, you’ll find plenty of content to take your work to the next … View

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Collage, Painting, and Two-Dimensional Design: A Mixed-Media Approach

Are you looking for new possibilities to revitalize the way you create images? Do you sometimes find materials that you’d like to incorporate into an artwork? This online mixed media course will provide skills and insights to help you create pictures using found materials and mixed media techniques. Designed as an introductory course for artists at all levels of experience. Start Date: May 7, 2013 Tuition: $149.99 Course Materials: New Creative Collage Techniques (PDF download) by Nita Leland Retail: $29.99 Additional course PDF from Maya Brym Workshop Length: 4 weeks … View

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Getting Started in Plein Air Painting

Have you ever wanted to move out of the studio to paint the great outdoors but were afraid to get started? Learn Michael Chesley Johnson’s best tips, tricks, and techniques for painting in plein air in oil, pastel, or acrylic. Whether you’re new to plein air painting or are seeking additional help, you’ll find the insights and guidance you need in this online course. Course registration comes with a digital download of The Painterly Approach by Bob Rohm, Prepare for Plein Air by Michael Chesley Johnson, and a selection of … View

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Watercolor Depth and Realism, Level 3 – Unifying and Separating Washes in Depth

Learn how to watercolor like the professionals in this advanced-level watercolor tutorial and online course. Add greater depth to your watercolors using watercolor techniques Laurie Humble has included in her book Watercolor Depth & Realism. This is level three of a new 3-part online watercolor-instruction course. Watercolor tips and lessons learned in these courses can be applied to any painting style and any skill level. You will be amazed at the new levels of dimension and the kinds of realistic watercolor you will create! Start Date: May 7, 2013 Tuition: … View

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Watercolor Depth and Realism, Level 2 - Color, Shadows, Perspective, Edges, and Unifying Washes

Check back soon to see when this course will be offered again. Click here to see a list of currently available courses. Are you looking for intermediate-level watercolor instruction and new watercolor techniques? Add greater depth to your watercolors using techniques Laurie Humble has included in her book Watercolor Depth & Realism. This is level two of a new 3-part online watercolor tutorial and course. Watercolor tips and lessons learned in these courses can be applied to any painting style and any skill level, and you will be one step … View

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Art Critique Seminar

Check back soon to see when this course will be offered again. Click here to see a list of currently available courses. As you know, producing art is primarily a solitary activity. In many cases, any evaluation is limited to self-critique or the feedback of family & friends. Although there’s certainly a place for the encouragement of family and friends, an unbiased art critique is essential to artistic growth. Have you ever asked yourself the question, “what would it be like if a professional artist were to critique my art?” … View