Art Challenges

Here you will find a series of challenges.

In each challenge you are taught a basic art concept.

At the end of the tutorial you are challenged to make an artwork using the knowledge you have just learnt.

Challenges are for fun only, but you will learn a ton by following them.

Good luck!

Cross Hatching for Beginners

Learn what cross hatching is and how you can use it to draw quick, loose drawings.

Pointillism Techniques Challenge Tutorial

Learn what pointillism is and how to paint in a pointillist style

Painting with Complementary Colors

Learn how to use complementary colors in your paintings and how they can make them look more alive and vibrant.

In this art challenge tutorial I teach you how to create interesting shadows in your paintings. You will learn all about the different types of shadows and the 6 factors that influence the shadows in your painting. I then challenge you to create your own artwork based on this new knowledge. It is an amazing learning experience for artists of all levels.

Painting Abstracts Using Shapes

Learn how to paint stunning abstracts using line, shape and form by following this art challenge tutorial.

Texture Painting Techniques

Learn how to create 20 texture painting techniques in this art challenge tutorial by Nolan Clark. In this art lesson you will learn how to use actual as well as simulated textures by using paint as well as other items like texture gel, texture paste, metalics, etc.

Illusion of Movement in Art

Learn how to create the illusion of movement in your artworks with this art challenge tutorial.

Patterns in Art

Challenge TutorialWelcome to Paint Basket's first art concept tutorial and challenge. In the series we are going to combine a tutorial and an art challenge. You will start off by learning one of the basic art concepts, then at the end of the tutorial I am going to...