Skillshare has some amazing courses, especially for artists, but it can be difficult to find the best one among so many options.
If you’ve tried taking IRL 60 min classes but found out that taking classes online suits you more, then
Whether you’re a beginner or want to hone your skills, you will find what fascinates you on
In this article, we’ll show you 15 of the best
1. Logotype Masterclass by Jessica Hische
Jessica Hische, a letterer, illustrator, and type designer, will reveal how she personally updates type-based logos.
You’ll be studying under one of the top practitioners in the field; Jessica is renowned for her personal work in addition to her work for well-known names like Wes Anderson, Victoria’s Secret, and Daily Drop Cap.
Check out how to polish vector logos in Adobe Illustrator, advice on maximizing freelancing and client work, creating your own checklist of artistic goals, and much more, whether you want to improve an existing project or start from scratch.
Don’t be put off by the term “masterclass”; both inexperienced and seasoned designers can benefit from this course.
2. Doodle Design by Jon Burgerman
Jon Burgerman, a master of doodle art, has charmed us with his witty Instagram posts, huge murals, and his recently published children’s book, It’s Great to Create.
The English illustrator with a studio in New York City enjoys drawing simple, bright, and funny drawings that may turn into anything from stickers to home décor designs.
Learn how to make your own screen printable or art printable doodle illustrations in his
You’ll start by drawing at random, then edit the drawing using Photoshop and Illustrator to produce a digital graphic suitable for a variety of outputs.
3. Learn to Draw: Daily Practices to Improve Your Drawing Skills by Gabrielle Brickey
One of the most well-liked artists on
She is an accomplished professional artist, and an outstanding instructor and her
This course will teach you how to draw from life or observation using tried-and-true techniques.
It’s beneficial to watch Gabrielle’s class because you can see her perform the exercises in person, which is something you can’t do with a book and makes it perfect for beginners.
4. Poster Design by: Ellen Lupton
Watch these video tutorials with Ellen Lupton if you want to learn how to create your own captivating movie posters or increase your skill level.
She is the director of the Graphic Design MFA program at MICA as well as the curator of modern design at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City.
In addition, she has written a book, and numerous essays on design, and received an AIGA Gold Medal.
This
Learn how to simplify, concentrate the eye, and convey a story to make your own eye-catching movie poster.
5. Drawing Fundamentals: Form Modeling by Mark Hill
From the way Mark conducts his studies in his
By the end of each video, the outcomes speak for themselves.
Throughout each session, he produces a stunning study and walks you through the entire process from beginning to end.
Although his instruction and production quality falls short of that of other
6. Graphic Design Basics: Core Principles for Visual Design by Ellen Lupton and Cooper Hewitt
Ellen Lupton offers another incredible class on
Their class is ideal for you if you are a design novice who appreciates the creative process.
An overview of five fundamental design principles that form the basis of striking graphics opens the course.
Also included are aspects of outstanding designs, including symmetry, framing, scaling, and hierarchy.
If you want to sharpen your design abilities, this
After you complete this course and further develop your talents, there are a variety of job opportunities that could someday be yours, including multimedia artist, creative director, user interface designer, and graphic designer.
7. Dynamic Anatomy for Artists by Robert Marzullo
In each of his dynamic anatomy lessons, Robert goes into great detail on drawing particular body parts, mostly focusing on particular muscle groups.
His work is stylized because he uses both male and female models in the majority of his
His
If you want more drawing classes that break down the various muscles in the body, there aren’t many alternatives to these on
8. Beginner Color Theory by JWLearning
A good introductory color theory series is offered by JW Learning. In the first lesson, which covers the basics of color theory, words like hue, value, saturation, and other terms are explained.
The second lesson takes a closer look at value, light, and shape and how they relate to color theory.
It covers similar concepts to those covered in basic drawing classes that teach rendering, but from the viewpoint of painting.
These classes can help you improve your acrylic and oil painting skills.
9. Ink Drawing by Yuko Shimizu
Yuko Shimizu, a Japanese illustrator based in New York, has been producing stunning ink drawings for years and has amassed more than 325,000 online fans in the process.
She has found time between her fine art, illustrations, and special projects to teach an entire course on fundamental inking and drawing skills for
In these 90-minute
10. Composition in Art by Kristy Gordon
You will learn about composition in Kristy’s course and observe her expert theoretical dissection of well-known works of art.
This course covers a wide range of in-depth explanations and investigations of the compositional elements and theories used by past masters to produce well-composed paintings.
There is very little demonstration in this class, which is nearly entirely theoretical and analytical, but when combined with our earlier suggestions, they should both help you gain a strong grasp of how to compose works of art.
11. Character Design: From First Idea to Final Illustration by Jazza Brooks
Jazza is a charismatic instructor, and each lesson is well-presented and structured, with him narrating his process.
Jazza explains the steps he takes to develop characters for a bigger production.
While he occasionally uses odd presentations, it doesn’t detract from the instruction’s quality.
He discusses the relationships between the characters, builds a convincing environment, and fills it with interesting personalities.
He makes thoughtful decisions that shape their personalities and accurately reflect their character.
12. Introduction to Photoshop: Digital Painting and Illustration by Damien Mammoliti
Throughout this course, Damien doesn’t actually describe his approach in great detail and occasionally skips over explanations of what he’s doing in digital painting.
But this lesson excels at demonstrating the entire process of making a superb digital still life from beginning to end.
It’s important to pay attention to what he does, including the brushes he uses and when, the addition of layers, and how he arranges them.
Just by observing the decisions he makes and his digital tools, you can pick up a lot of knowledge.
13. Learn Watercolor Basics with 5 Minute Paintings by Bianca Rayala
We liked Bianca’s watercolor classes the most, despite the fact that there are many more popular watercolor
She has complete, in-person demonstrations of her own five paintings during her initial session, which is centered on creating a 5-minute watercolor painting every day for five days straight. It’s a great and simple way to practice watercolor painting every day and learn new skills.
We believe Bianca’s 5-minute painting technique is a great place to start if you’re new to watercolor painting and want to gain some confidence with the help of painting classes.
14. Animated Illustrations by Jamie Bartlett
This course is all you need if you’ve always wanted to learn how to make animated illustrations.
You will be led by Jamie Bartlett through the process of drawing a commonplace object and then animating it in Photoshop.
What’s great about this course is that you’ll master three different animation techniques, each with its own distinctive style.
One thing to keep in mind is that Adobe Photoshop and a ready-made illustration are required to participate in this workshop, so it might be more suited to advanced artists.
15. Drawing Animals: From Anatomy to Rendering by Geoffrey Jacobs
Geoffrey is our personal hero in this case because there aren’t many animal anatomy
To ensure you are ready for the main portion of the session, Geoffrey first reviews the principles of drawing.
He then gives you practice tasks to develop your form drawing and observational drawing in his drawing classes.
Then he describes how a variety of mammals, including cats, hippos, and a few birds, are built and rendered in their final forms.
He shows how to draw things like fur and feathers and shows them from various angles.
Final Thoughts
Skillshare is a great place for creatives and there are so many
