Art Resources for Self-Study
This a small (and not in any way comprehensive) list of my favourite art resources for self-studying art. This list will grow over time, and I’ll update it as I find new resources, so please check back from time to time.
Teaching yourself a skill can be hard work, and art is no different. But it can also be so enjoyable. I hope you find some resources here that make your art goals a little closer to being real!
*Please note, some of these resources are ones I have used and appreciated, others have been recommended to me for this list. I don’t personally endorse any resource, and I’m not being paid to include any.
Youtube channels to learn from & be inspired by:
Ian Roberts: Mastering Composition
Art podcasts to listen to & learn from:
Art courses to improve your skills and techniques:
Sarah Sedwick Painting Courses
Tommy Kim Gouache Course (Domestika)
Skillshare (Lots of different art courses available with a subscription).
* Some of these resources cost money — please do your research before buying any courses.
Art books & magazines to fill up your studio bookshelf:
Colour & Light by James Gurney
Color Mixing Bible by Ian Sidaway
Daily Painting by Carol Maine
Painter’s Guide to Colour by Stephen Quiller
Composition of Outdoor Painting by Edgar Payne
Turner’s Apprentice by Tony Smibert
How to Draw Portraits in Charcoal by Nathan Fowkes
Artists & Illustrators magazine
+ find and collect those heavy coffee-table art books of all your favourite painters from history. They’re perfect for inspiration and learning (and can often be found at second-hand bookshops).
Last but not least, I’d be remiss not to mention my own contribution to this list. You can find my digital colour guide, Be Confident With Colour, on my Etsy!
I hope you find lots of inspiration and encouragement through these resources. Happy painting!