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Studio Art Research Guide

A research guide designed to help students find resources for studio art

Web Resources

  • YouTube - Art and Design Channels: Many YouTube channels offer free tutorials and educational content on a wide range of art techniques. Popular channels include Proko, Art a la Carteand The Art of Aaron Blaise. 
  • DeviantArt: An online community where artists share their work, exchange ideas, and participate in challenges. It covers a range of art forms and is a good place to find inspiration and feedback.
  • ArtStation: A platform for professional and aspiring artists to showcase their portfolios. It includes a variety of art genres and styles, along with tutorials and learning resources.
  • Google Arts & Culture: Offers virtual tours of museums and cultural institutions, along with high-resolution images of artworks. It's a fantastic resource for exploring art collections and learning about art history.
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Open Access Program: Provides free access to images of artworks in The Met's collection, allowing students to study and reference them in their own projects.
  • The British Museum - Collection Online: The British Museum has digitized a large portion of its collection, providing access to artworks, artifacts, and historical items from around the world.
  • GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program): A free and open-source alternative to Photoshop, useful for digital art and photo editing.
  • SketchUp Free: A web-based 3D modeling tool that can be used for creating digital art and designing spatial concepts.

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