Artyfactory

Free Lessons in Art and Design

Art Lessons

These lessons include African Masks, Drawing Animals, Pencil Portraits, Ancient Egyptian Art, Acrylic Portraits, Pen and Ink Drawing, and Perspective Drawing.

Design Lessons

These lessons include Color Theory, The Art of Typography and show you techniques that you can use to develop creative ideas in Graphic Design.

Art History and Appreciation

These lessons include Art History Timelines, Art Movements and Styles, Portraiture, Still Life, Landscape, Animals in Art, Graphic Designers and Art and Design Quizzes.

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Artyfactory places great importance on teaching art visually as opposed to verbally. We believe that artists teach themselves visually first and verbally second. This is why the visuals for each of our lessons are designed before the addition of any text. This ensures that they communicate the essence of the lesson in images alone. Step by step illustrations are used to capture the key stages of each lesson. We believe that our focus on the visual appeal of the site enhances its usability for a wider audience.

Although we emphasise the visual merits of the site, we also place great importance in the quality of the written content. The text and illustrations are created by the same person. This enables the author to communicate his hands-on experience and understanding of the creative process. The function of our text is to supplement the images with extra information and advice on developing the appropriate skills and techniques for the lesson. We also try to enhance the practical side of the work with appropriate background knowledge of its theme or some critical evaluation of the subject. Our growing Art Appreciation section can be used to expand the context of many of our lessons.