Painting Lessons
Want to learn how to paint? These painting lessons demonstrate how to paint using several different techniques to create art in many different styles, from photorealism to abstraction.
These painting tutorials focus on using acrylics, watercolors and pastels.
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Step by Step Painting Lessons
How to Paint Photorealism
If you want to learn how to make acrylic paintings that look just like photographs, check out this in-depth step-by-step guide on How to Paint Photorealism.
How to Paint Abstract Art
Learn how to paint abstract art in this easy-to-follow painting tutorial that shows you how to paint colors and shapes to create colorful, fun abstract art.
Rock Painting
Learn how to create detailed rock paintings using paint markers and 3D paints! I explain the supplies you’ll need and demonstrate how to use simple techniques to create intricate rock mandalas!
Abstract Flower Paintings
Learn how to paint abstract art flower paintings! This fun acrylic painting tutorial walks you step-by-step through the process of creating fun & easy colorful abstract floral paintings.
Mixed-Media Tutorial
Learn how to combine watercolors and colored pencils to create mixed media art! In this mixed media tutorial, you'll see how I created this whimsical dog portrait, and learn tricks and techniques for using watercolors and colored pencils.
Watercolor Abstract Art
Learn how to use watercolor pencils, watercolors and masking fluid to create fun abstract art in this step-by-step watercolor pencil art lesson! You'll be both drawing and painting - but don't worry, it's not hard at all!
Acrylic Texture Mediums
Learn how to use acrylic texture mediums to create a 3-D effect in your paintings! This demo also shows you how to create a mask. If you're wondering what a "mask" is, then do check this out!
Watercolor Abstract Art II
Learn how to create colorful abstract art using simple shapes with these easy-to-follow abstract watercolor painting instructions. You'll also learn how to mix watercolors.
How to Use Pastels
Learn how to use pastels in this pastel painting workshop. In this pastel portrait painting tutorial, you'll learn several important techniques that you can use when creating pastel art.
Online Painting Lessons
These live online painting lessons are taught by seasoned instructors and friends of Art is Fun. You get access to live classes, where students can watch and ask questions in real time.
Book Review
Big Book of Acrylic Painting
Lee Hammond's Big Book of Acrylic Painting helps beginners learn how to paint with acrylics, with 192 pages of information, tips, demos and examples. Read my detailed review and get a glimpse at the art and lessons in Lee's book!