Art & Oil Painting Lessons
 Free online art lessons covering a variety of subjects about the world of oil painting and art in general. A wealth of information is contained in these oil painting articles and art lessons. Choose from a selection of lessons.
The Principles of Good Design
Art Lesson #1: Introduction - An introduction to the principles of good design. Learn more about good composition.
Art Lesson #2: Balance - Learn about the "principle of balance", what it is and how to achieve it in your oil painting compositions.
Art Lesson #3: Movement - Understand the " principle of movement" and how it helps creates a path to follow as your eyes travel around in a painting.
Art Lesson #4: Emphasis - Learn about the importance of "emphasis" in your paintings to add unity in your art composition.
Art Lesson #5: Simplicity (a.k.a. visual economy or minimal art) - In this lesson you will gain an understanding of "simplicity" (a.k.a. visual economy or minimal art) and how it contributes to the essence of the overall design.
Art Lesson #6: Contrast - Learn how to add variety and interest to your painting by the use of contrast.
Art Lesson #7: Proportion - In this lesson you will take a look at the "principle of proportion" and discover how to use it to create harmony in your composition.
Art Lesson #8: Space - This lesson covers the "principle of space". In this lesson you will learn about the various types of space used a good composition and to create the illusion of three dimensional space on a flat two dimensional surface.
Art Lesson #9: Unity - The principle of unity is the last lesson in our study of the design principles. This lesson will teach you what unity and how to acheive it in your compositions.
Glossary of Art Terms and Definitions
Art Glossary: A-F
Art Glossary: G-L
Art Glossary: M-R
Art Glossary: S-Z
Selling Your Art
7 Steps to Get Started Selling Your Artwork
How To Price Your Artwork
Secrets to Selling Your Art
Advanced Marketing Course
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