2D Art Foundations
Build a real foundation in drawing, painting, and creating — the core skills every visual artist needs, taught from the ground up. Grades 9–12.
Welcome!
Gather your materials
Let's be creative
You, The Creative
Starting your sketchbook
What are Creativity Challenges?
Creativity Challenge #1: Playground Design
Creativity Challenge #2: Invent a New Sport
Elements of Art Diagram
One Line Drawing Challenge
Matisse Shapes Collage
Meet the Artist: Shamira Wilson
Mural Word Art
Let's Color!
Personality of Color
Color Mixing Challenge
Monochromatic Photo Collage
Meet the Artist: Shanequa Gay
Mixed Media Art with Meaning
Drawing with a Grid
Grid Drawing Practice
Drawing a Still Life Scene with a Grid
Creating your own Still Life
Sketch your Sneakers
Enlarging with a Grid
Meet the Artist: Edgar Degas
Parts of a Landscape
Landscape Drawing
Collage Landscape
Train Your Eye
City Street
Modeling a Room