My Top 12 Picks for Must-See Art, Drawing, Painting, Sketching Channels on YouTube

artists who will get your creative juices flowing

Ever wished you had a few art skills to express yourself with?  Being able to draw or paint is a lot like learning a new language.  Art is a way for us to express ourselves, relieve stress, and learn to appreciate nature in a new way.  Thanks to YouTube and social media, we now have so many free ways to pick up a few art skills and techniques!

But where to start?

There are so many channels out there to choose from, just picking one can be an overwhelming task in itself!  Below, I have created a list of my favorite art teachers on YouTube.

my top picks

Based on what medium you want to learn how to use and create art with. I have chosen them because I like they have excellent skills within their artistic medium.  enjoy hearing their voice, and because they have a good teaching style

01.

Oil painting basics

Robert Hagan

02.

Gouache Painting

Lena Rivo 

03.

oil pastels Portraits

Black Bean

04.

watercolor Painting

John Preston ...although not on YouTube, he has over 100 videos on Facebook available to the public!  

05.

soft pastels

Susan Jenkins

06.

charcoal & Graphite

Jono Dry

07.

acrylic & oil Painting

Robin Sealark

08.

Mixed 

media

Betty Franks

09.

drawing basics

Proko

10.

Pen&Ink

Alphonso Dunn

11.

Pencil & Color Pencil

Emily Kalia

12.

Landscapes

Ian Roberts