12 Channels for Awesome
Art Lessons on Youtube.com
The Art Sherpa:
Follow along and create some gorgeous acrylic art work with TheArtSherpa. She offers well over 1,000 different videos that last anywhere from 15 minutes to 2 hours. Her spunky personality, along with her art-inspired fashion makes her appealing to kids and adults alike. No matter what you want to paint, she’s got something you’ll enjoy!
Drawing Pop Art for Kids:
If your little artists doesn’t have much of an attention span yet, PopArtDoodle is just what you’ve been looking for. With fun and colorful drawings, each video is around 3 minutes but creates fun and funky artwork that kids will enjoy!
FaceDrawer:
Kids love cartoons and FaceDrawer can help them create their own work using their favorite characters. With everything from Luigi to Star Wars, kids will enjoy these quick and easy art lessons on YouTube.
Katie Jobling:
Katie Jobling is a fun young lady who offers amazing art tutorials. We love her because she shows a lot of videos into her life, such as the importance of having a serene work space. Her painting videos cover everything from roses to waterfalls and she uses mostly acrylic and watercolors.
Art for Kids Hub:
Quick and easy art lessons on YouTube are easy to find but they’re usually not the greatest quality. Art for Kids Hub has hit it out of the park with their fun videos that make drawing fun and simple. Whether you want to draw Santa or The Incredibles, they’ve got a lesson you’ll love.
Angela Anderson:
If you’ve ever been to a paint party at a local art store, you know how much fun they can be! I’ve wished for years that I could create the same type of party at home, without spending a fortune on lessons. Angela Anderson has created amazing art lessons on YouTube that are exactly what I was searching for! She covers everything from fun kid paintings to farmhouse inspired artwork. You simply need to pick a video and get to work.
Alfonso Dunn Art Tutorials:
If you’ve ever dreamed of creating gorgeous works of art using nothing more than pen and pencil, Alfonso Dunn is your guy. The way he teaches so clearly and explains why does what he does really helps young artists to see art in a whole new way.
Circle Line Art School:
If you’re looking for something a bit more advanced for older kids, be sure to check out CircleLineArtSchool. They cover everything from perspective to how to draw optical illusions. I would say this channel works best with seasoned artists or older kids who have the basics down well.
Vamos Art:
If you’re looking for a challenge for your budding artists, Drawing3DArt will definitely provide it! With several hundred videos available, you can learn everything from drawing geometric shapes to how to trick the human eye. It’s challenging and tedious work but the outcomes are amazing.
Rapid Fire Art:
Learn to improve your drawing’s facial expressions, shadings and so much more with Rapid Fire Art. While this channel is smaller than others on the list, the way she explains things makes her one of my favorites. Plus, they’re constantly adding new art lessons on YouTube for you to try out.
Art a la Carte:
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to create calligraphy with crayons or how to make your own stickers, Art a la Carte has got you covered. Not only do they offer thorough art lessons on YouTube, but they also teach you creative arts, outside of paint and colored pencils.
My-How-To-Draw:
Learn to draw everything from Justin Bieber to Peppa Pig with MyHowToDraw’s quick and easy tutorials. They don’t actually do any voice-overs on the videos, but do give written instructions throughout each step. This can actually help kids understand exactly what they need to do next, without the distraction of “small talk” that some videos offer.
Next time your kiddos feel like getting messy with paint and smearing pencil lead all over their face, check out these art lessons on YouTube and let them go crazy. After all, art is as good for the soul as it is the body. By learning to create art, understand the concepts and improve their skills, kids will gain confidence and coordination.
Soon you’ll be creating masterpieces of your own and sharing them with the world!
Be sure to post photos of your creations on social media with hashtags #cobbartrocks, #smyrnaartrocks, #artsedga, and @smyrna_elem
