Art Class online? Do they work? Depends on what you are looking for. I love the opportunity to learn from creators worldwide, and online art class broke glass ceilings for me.
I am a doctor and love everything about being one. But something else I love, is being a creative artist. If writing was the introduction to the world of art, I fell into the watercolor world with Tangi back in January 2020. That magical platform disappeared in July 2021, leaving us Tangi creators with only memories.
A creator-first community is a dream for artists, and that’s one reason I am excited about the Pinterest creator platform, the born on Instagram program, the Youtube creator, Google creator concepts. All in all, if you are a creator, these platforms are trying something new. Depending on your interests, learning is the name of the game. But how helpful these actually are, will be a post for another day.
It’s unbelievable what one can learn by listening and watching. I stopped painting when I was nine. It took a pandemic and lockdown to remind me of a world of watercolors, pencil, and paper. There are more fun times with painting because I try not to judge. I just paint. It’s so relaxing that after I paint, I feel I can do anything.
It’s crazy, but my daughter painted this picture with me when she was four and we were running out of paper. These are a mix of acrylic, crayons, and sketch pens.It was the best way to make her sit for some time in one place.
Now she is 9 and we are both trying different types of art and it’s time I shared about my favorite teachers.
The Online Art classes I adore are:
Rooftop app
An art class I attended, this time with Rajasthan circle, a creative community under the @rooftop_ app.
Zwendelive
I painted this today with Zwende live, and if you check out my Instagram, you will find most of the artwork I created.
Youtube
There are so many incredible artists there. My favorite ones who share watercolor art are Jenna Rainey and Dewinton and paper co.
I love watercolor by all my Tangi friends. Find a list of all artists here
I adore Instagram.
The Artist network newsletter:
They send some great tutorials to follow. You can learn so much by looking at their step-by-step tutorials.
Winsor and Newton newsletter.
7 Things about these Online Art Class you should know
- The platforms I mention have many free art classes. They also have paid workshops. Most of the free courses are beginner-friendly.
- They happen online through the Zoom app. You can join your phone or desktop.
- Kids can join too. If you want your child to explore different art forms, there are many options to try to know what they enjoy most.
- These art classes are usually forty minutes to an hour-long.
- You can get feedback if you create along with the artist.
- Option to buy the class recordings in some cases.
- They are always a mood booster.
I am a watercolor girl, but I love mandala, doodling, and ink washes too. If you enjoy exploring your creative side, start with any of these or check out the creators on Instagram.
I LOVE the painting you and your daughter did, absolutely amazing! I need to look into these classes, it may be good for stress level
It helps me too become more relaxed.
You are really talented. I love the trees on the foam boards!
Thanks, Nikki.
I’m glad you were able to refine your love of engaging in the arts and thanks for the resources for online classes. I will definitely check these out!
Glad you found this helpful.
Thank you so much for sharing these! I am a bit (okay a lot) of an online art class junkie. Since the pandemic I have taken a variety of different classes and have learnt so much!
Yes, I did too. Thank you.
I think it’s wonderful you’re creating art!
In your high paced and facts based job, it must be a great balance to just paint from your heart. Doing it together with your daughter is a bonus!
Seascape is my favorite. So calming and peaceful.
Thanks Tamara. Glad you liked it.