The kiddos and college students have recently started their school year, but if you’re not one of them, have no fear. You can jumpstart your learning any time with online art classes from Skillshare. Last week, I announced a special offer of 2 free months of Skillshare Premium—that means you can take as many classes as you like!
I recently completed illustrator Ohn Mar Win’s Sketchbook Practice class that challenged me to use pen to make my paintings pop. While I totally recommend it, there are a bevy of classes to try that are all part of the Skillshare Premium membership.
Get the most out of Skillshare Premium! Here are 5 online art classes you can start right now:
Making Your First Zine: From Idea to Illustration by Kate Bingaman-Burt
Learn the history behind zines and how to think of your own “empowering little piece of print.”
Illustrating Patterns: Creating Hand-Drawn Wallpaper by Julia Rothman
You can still create repeat patterns the analog way! And, best of all, it’s super fun and easy.
Hand Lettering Essentials for Beginners by Mary Kate McDevitt
This is one of Skillshare’s most popular workshops, and it’s easy to see why. Mary Kate demonstrates the basics of hand lettering and how to transform your handwriting into eye-pleasing drawings.
Pen and Ink Illustration: The Basics for Creating Magical Drawings by Yasmina Creates
Whether you’re an inking novice or you just want to improve your skills, Yasmina will show you how with a series of technical lessons.
Creating Art that Sells: A Working Artist’s Guide by Cat Coquillette
Print-on-demand sites like Society6 have changed the ways in which illustrators and designers work. Cat shares tips and strategies for how to generate a consistent passive income from your art.
