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Best Online Art Courses & YouTube Interviews with Creative Industry Leaders

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Explore the best online creative courses, tutorials, and learning resources for every artistic passion! From creative writing and sketching to painting, photography, videography, graphic design, and music, discover inspiring teachers, expert-led clas...
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Writing & Storytelling

Online writing courses, creative writing workshops, screenwriting, poetry, storytelling, and writing communities.

 
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I loved loved loved that master class, great insights, you get to see the entire process to publishing. So many tips and wisdom.
Julia Donaldson | Writing Children's Picture Books
 
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I loved that class, I was so excited to see different writers from different medium invited.
Great Creative Writing Online Class
 
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Lee Child is your number one cheerleader in this class. It was so easy to listen to him for hours and hours.
Lee Child | Writing Popular Fiction
 
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Would love to explore a little bit more to one day do a docu-serie on Youtube about local artists.
Documentary Storytelling and Editing for Emerging Filmmakers
 
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Take a notebook and a pen for this one.
How to Become a Master Storyteller (Richard Powers Interview)
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Forming the habit is the most difficult part for me. Consistency is really the key.
Creative Writing: Develop a Regular & Rewarding Practice

Drawing, Sketching & Illustration

Beginner drawing lessons, pencil sketching, figure drawing, and techniques from professional artists.

 
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I love urban sketching, taking beginner classes is always a great start.
Learn to sketch with Sketching Scottie — 150+ Beginner Tutorials
 
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If you need a little bit of whimsy in your life.
Oil Pastels: My Transperent Textures by Ema Malyauka
 
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Sometimes some of them offer classes.
URBAN SKETCHING inspiration, facebook group

Videography & Filmmaking

Camera techniques, lighting, composition, cinematography, video editing, storytelling, and short-film production.

 
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I think learning how to create great storytelling make all the difference in a great video.
Documentary Storytelling and Editing for Emerging Filmmakers
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This is sooooo extensive! He's obsessed and a genius.
How to Master the Art of Filmmaking with Dan Mace, for free, on Youtube.
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If you need inspiration for beautiful, aesthetic storytelling and sometimes little tips for filmmaking.
Life of Riza: A Storyteller Worth Following
 
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From ideation to filming, lighting, and even performing for the camera, MKBHD’s session will inspire you to create engaging videos that connect with your viewers.
Make Compelling Videos with MKBHD
 
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I really love how the team analyze different filmmaker creative process.
Digital Spaghetti:Jack Conte and his Team are Breaking Down the Art of Filmmaking.

Painting & Fine Arts

Acrylic painting, watercolor, oil painting, color theory, mixed media, and art techniques for all skill levels.

 
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Sometimes we just need a little hug from the past.
Bob Ross: The Painting Legend Who Made Millions Fall in Love with Art
 
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Great blog to get the basics skill for mural painting.
How to Paint a Mural: A Step-by-Step Guide | Skillshare Blog

Photography & Photo Editing

Photography fundamentals, portrait photography, composition, lighting, editing, and visual storytelling.

 
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I dream about achieving this level of photography one day, when in one snap, you know you just captured something great.
Annie Leibovitz Teaches Photography
 
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I think I could have put this amazing artist in every category, I truly hope you enjoy his work as much as I do. Great pure talent!
Joshua Charow: The Filmmaker Bringing New York’s Hidden Art Worlds to Life.

Graphic Design & Digital Art

Digital illustration, typography, branding, visual communication, and creative software skills.

 
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If you want to learn different layers of portrait illustration on your tablet.
Procreate Portrait Illustration for Beginners
 
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The skill and at the same time the modesty of this artist is just incredible.
Creating digital art, process videos, tutorials, wallpapers with Sam Does Arts.
 
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‘’You need some people not liking it, then you're probably on to something…'' Best quote!
David Carson Teaches Graphic Design
 
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EVERYTHING is designed.
Paula Scher Graphic Design

Music & Performing Arts

Singing, songwriting, musical instruments, acting, theatre, and performance techniques.

 
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Always good to improve your technique between in person classes.
How to sing lower: 8 exercises to expand your register
 
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How to transpose the emotions of a film into its music.
Danny Elfman Teaches Music for Film
 
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From the author of The Creative Act: a Way of Being, Rick Rubin.
Tetragrammaton a podcast with Rick Rubin