What would you like to learn?
 Painting, Drawing, Printmaking?
I created this website, Free Online Art Classes, from my experience as an art instructor for over thirty years. It is an ever-expanding series of step-by-step art lessons in many art subjects: including Painting, Drawing, Collage, Oil Pastels, Colored Pencils, Conte Crayon, Printmaking, Finding The Artist Within, and much more. At Free Online Art Classes you will find information-rich art instruction presented in the simple, step-by-step format I have developed from over thirty years art teaching experience and which has proven to be successful for my students. Many of the lessons have videos as well, to show you just how to develop the basic techniques you will need to master the artistic skills. What do you want to learn today? The lessons are all FREE!! All you have to do is decide what you want to learn, click on the button on the left (for example, if you want to learn how to draw, click on the Learn Basic Drawing button.) Then, on that page, click on the link for the lessons. You are invited, to my Free Online Art Classes gallery where you can see my most recent artwork, as well as read my stories for children that I have written and illustrated. There is information regarding my Artful Life Program, I created specifically for the 55+ community and many other artful resources on discovering your own creative talents, enriching your life through art learning and marketing your artwork. Free Online Art Classes offers many great projects for children and groups of all ages that enjoy creative learning and its rewards.
Read my most recent Ezine article--"What Kind of Art Classes Are Available Today?" Please read my Ezine article on "Why Teach Art?"
Watch my video on "Information-Rich Art Instruction"
And, if you live in or around Wilmington, North Carolina, my local monthly art workshops are listed here, as well. Just click on the "Wilmington Classes" button to see the schedule of my monthly local private art classes.
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Student Testimonials
Online Printing
Thanks very much for the link to your basic drawing lessons. I am working very hard on them. Right now I'm getting ready to do the one where you use a pencil as a gauge. I'm enjoying the lessons very much.
You asked a little about me...I live in Connecticut, I work full-time, am married, and will be 58 this September.I had applied to the Academy of Art University, but found out that I would never be able to afford the tuition and pay off my mortgage before I retire. So, I searched the web for alternatives. You came up in a search for online art lessons. I read about you and decided you sounded like a great fit. And, that you don't charge for sharing your knowledge and years of experience really impressed me. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Talk to you soon,Kathy
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Thank you so much for the link. I am from the Sacramento area in California. I googled art lessons and found your website. I really want to learn how to be a better artist and be able to draw well. Also, I think an app would be nice to have for this lesson. I would download that app if you were to have one. Thank you again for the free classes. I'm excited to learn :-)
-Theresa Totah
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Hello Lois -
Thank you for your gracious site. I will have to save up for some of the supplies needed so, I won't be able to start right away.
I live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I have wanted to take art lessons and here in Sioux Falls, they don't have any for those of us who aren't college educated. And mainly the community only caters to families. So, others like me get left out. I greatly appreciate your sincere love for art and willingness to work closely with those who partake of your classes.
Much sincere thanks -Gina Elberger
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Hi,
Came across your site while browsing and was really impressed. Can you please send me "BEGINNING ACRYLIC PAINTING LESSONS" link.
Thanks in advance,
May God Bless You.Nidhi Jaju
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Hi there Lois,I've just found your web site, and am intrigued.I am very familiar with colour as an interior decorator..but have always talked about having my own studio to paint, do woodworking, sewing and pottery.Right now, I'm hoping to develop my skills as an artist. I have done several pieces in oil, and have branched out to acrylic.
I've taken only one lesson (abstract with acrylics)and would like to hone my skills with oils.
Looking forward to your Intermediate- Lesson one Refresher.I found your article on Launching a successful career as an Artist- very helpful
ThanksPenny