Drawing Videos
Since a drawing is the foundation of any painting or print, choosing a drawing video or two can be a wise investment. Whether sketching for the pleasure of it or using your drawings as the basis of a painting, drawing on a regular basis keeps any artists creative eye-hand coordination and observation skills at peak level. Learning new ways to see or translate what you see to paper through instructional drawing videos allows you to go to art class whenever you choose to go.
Art Video Instructors
If you think instructional art videos are hokey, think again. There is a plethora of incredibly worthwhile learning to be had, taught by skillful and experienced artists and teachers. A few examples are Stephen Quiller teaching water media, Wende Caporale on working with models and setting up lighting, Susan Scheewe teaching acrylics, Gregg Kreutz on still lifes, and Ian Roberts on Plein Air painting. These successful artists have a tremendous amount of information to offer at a very affordable price.
Instructional Video Benefits
Instructional videos are the next best thing to taking private lessons because it is as close as you can get to one-on-one instruction. Because you can paint while you watch, rewind the video and review a specific technique as many times as you like, and get close up to the instructor, these art videos can teach a lot. And there are so many instructors, different techniques, and mediums to choose from that its almost impossible not to be able to find the right one for you.
An Art Video Adventure
Sometimes the best art videos are the ones that take you on an art history adventure instead of teaching technique. Good for firing up your imagination and inspiration, as well as grounding you in the what earlier artists experienced and saw before you, these types of videos require nothing more than you sitting back and immersing yourself in the sheer pleasure of taking in great art.
Choosing Instructional Videos
The most important issue to resolve when choosing instructional videos is knowing what you want to learn. Start with the basics and ask yourself some questions. Are you interested in oils or watercolors, portraits or landscapes? Are you looking for a beginner¡¯s course or for tips and tricks? Figuring out the parameters of what you are looking for will narrow down your search and help lead you to what you are after.