“Constraints” – the idea of setting yourself arbitrary, game-like rules – are a great motivational tool both to propel work forward in creative directions and to jumpstart a new project. Jumpstart your own narrative work in this online laboratory for narrative artists of all media. Develop an original comic, illustrated story, or narrative series of images generated from a constraint. Enjoy the balance of independent work and community support from the instructor and classmates through this online forum.
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: Matt Madden, mattmadden.com
Cost: For Credit: $525, Non-Credit: $395
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Perspective is at the heart of good drawing and painting, allowing us to translate the observable world into a believable two-dimensional image and create invented spaces. Learn the fundamentals of linear perspective in clear, easy to-understand language, and apply these principles to still lifes, interiors and cityscape views. Basic drawing experience recommended.
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: Frederic C. Kaplan
Cost: For Credit: $525, Non-Credit: $395
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Designed for portrait artists and students of anatomy, this online course focuses on the planes, proportions and muscles of the head and neck, with attention to how facial expressions are produced. Instruction will transition students from drawing generic features to capturing an individual likeness. Includes videos, lectures and assignments with regular instructor feedback.
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: Roberto Osti, www.robertoosti.com
Cost: For Credit: $525, Non-Credit: $395
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

This online class has been designed by Art therapist Sophie Babeanu and visual Artist Sandrine Pelissier. We want you to have fun making art that is fulfilling. In this exciting adventure, you are going to explore and discover yourself. If you have the desire to create but are not sure where to start or what to do, this class will offer many possibilities for you to enjoy making art. Maybe you want to explore new subjects, artistic techniques, reduce stress, or simply be more creative. This class is self-paced and divided into 12 different themes: Relaxation, feelings, dreams, self-portraits, etc. The class contains lots of images and videos to help you with artistic skills and techniques.
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: Sandrine Pelissier
Cost: $49-$79
Website

I believe that drawing should be fun and free from too many rules! I also believe that the only way to get better at drawing is to draw as much as you can. Explore different ways of drawing and have fun! This class is for beginners to advanced artists. Anyone can do it and you can choose each week how much time and effort you want to invest in each course.
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: Sandrine Pelissier
Cost: $49
Website

Do you want to paint and draw more but are not sure where to start or what to paint? Do you want objective feedback on your art? Then this class might be for you, it is organized in 26 unit courses that will briefly give you an assignment for something to paint of draw. This is a text and pictures based class with links to tutorials and a few videos. If you take one class a week, it will last for 6 months and if you take one class every two weeks, it will last for one year. The goal is to get you inspired to draw and paint regularly as well as to try different techniques, explore different possibilities and expand your visual repertoire.
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: Sandrine Pelissier
Cost: $79
Website

Visual Journaling offers an easy intuitive way to connect with your creative spirit, capture emotions & ideas, access inner knowledge, record life's special moments, and envision your future. This powerful tool is available to everyone, even non-artists, although many artists use it as a rich resource to develop new work & to access intuition. Carl Jung said "The soul speaks in images." You'll learn simple ways to create interesting color & texture on your pages, how to add images, personal photos & text. This powerful tool is yours forever after this introductory class. Watch online as many times as you like. Receive bonus journal if you register early. 6 weekly video lessons. Or receive all right away.
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: Ann Bell
Cost: $75. Free journal
Website, email, 281-330-3827