Art Tips

Colored Pencil Expert Sarah Becktel created a popular how-to series of videos that thousands of artists have used to improve their colored pencil techniques. 

See Artist Kirsty Partridge's techniques for blending and shading charcoal to create realistic drawings. 

Read our interview with fashion illustrator Sunny Gu!

Justin Maas' How to Draw Portraits Workshop is now open and it's completely FREE to watch and follow along!

Jordan Rhodes demos a skull study in gouache. Follow along!

We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite art hacks that can take you to the next level.

Gouache paint is often described as opaque watercolor. It has a bold, matte look and is great for illustration, fine art and lettering. Learn more. 

Alphonso Dunn's free Urban Sketching Workshop has begun! Follow along to this 4-part workshop where Alphonso demonstrates how to draw on location. 

What is the difference between feathering and bleeding when using ink or markers on paper? How to I prevent either from happening?

'Draw a Story' is a Singapore-based creative studio specializing in fashion and lifestyle illustration. See the process for creating this beautiful piece. 

There are a few different paper types that are best suited for colored pencil work. Read on to find out which. 

Justin Maas is known for his stunning portraits. Justin uses grayscale on Toned paper to employ value, show form and make drawings with incredible depth.

If you missed our 2018 Online Workshops, you can catch all the video lessons and tutorials on the Strathmore YouTube Channel. 

Follow along to Robert Burridge's FREE online oil painting workshop with 4 video lessons and downloadable instruction sheets. 

These 7 watercolor tips and basics for beginners will help you to improve your work and feel confident with this fun and spontaneous medium. 

Give a handmade greeting this holiday season! Follow along to Jess Park's 3 DIY card tutorials. 

Tips and techniques to improve your colored pencil artwork.