Tonal Values Courses and Certifications

No More Flat Paintings: Master Value and Contrast in Watercolor

Learn to create depth and dimension in watercolor paintings by mastering value and contrast techniques. Explore gradients, transitions, and practical exercises to elevate your landscape art with a quiet meadow project.

• Skillshare
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Portrait Painting

Master portrait painting techniques, from canvas prep to capturing likeness. Develop your artistic style, explore lighting, and practice self-portraits with expert guidance.

• BBC Maestro
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

EasyDSLR Digital Photography Course for Beginners

781 ratings at Udemy

Take dramatically better photos by learning the basic principles you need to master your DSLR camera

• Udemy
• 5 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Better Pencil Drawing using the Bargue Drawing Course

109 ratings at Udemy

Use the Bargue Drawing Course to acquire skills that can be used in drawing, painting, sculpture, and more.

• Udemy
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Artistic Charcoal Portraiture: Creating Atmosphere

Learn how to create powerful and dramatic portraits with charcoal

• Domestika
• 4 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Drawing Foundations: Fundamentals

886 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Breaks down the fundamentals of drawing, from line, tone, value, and light to negative space, perspective, and composition.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Classical Portrait Drawing: The Renaissance Man’s Method

Learn to cultivate active curiosity while exploring Leonardo da Vinci’s drawing techniques to create a classical portrait drawing with materials used in the Renaissance era

• Domestika
• 4 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Watercolor Portraits: Capture a Model's Personality

Discover the world of watercolors by learning to paint striking and realistic portraits with a live model

• Domestika
• 3 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Graphite Drawing Techniques for Planar Portraiture

Learn how to use structural forms with multiple planes to create experimental pencil portraits from observation of the human figure

• Domestika
• 5 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Aprende a pintar árboles de otoño con acuarela

Aprende técnicas de acuarela para capturar la belleza de los árboles otoñales, desde la creación de paletas de colores hasta la pintura de diferentes especies con sus tonalidades características.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Gouache Paintings with Black and White - Learn to Paint Magical Night Skies

Learn to create captivating night sky paintings using only black and white gouache. Master composition, texture, and tonal values while exploring 5 unique projects in this engaging tutorial.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Everything you need to know about painting shadows

Master the art of painting realistic shadows, from basic shapes to complex scenes. Learn tonal values, light direction, and a unique line-and-wash technique for captivating illustrations.

• Skillshare
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Watercolour Basics: Water Control

Master water control techniques for watercolor painting, including paper selection, brush usage, and environmental factors. Gain essential skills for wet-on-wet techniques and achieve desired tonal values.

• Skillshare
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How to paint compelling watercolor portraits

Learn techniques for creating emotionally compelling watercolor portraits, from color mixing and layering to capturing light and tonal values, in easy-to-follow steps suitable for all skill levels.

• Skillshare
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Beginners Guide to Portrait Drawing

Learn portrait drawing techniques, from tools and shading to facial features and proportions. Master pencil measurements for accurate outlines and explore various angles to create realistic portraits.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available