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Drawing & Painting - The Virtual Instructor

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Learn how to draw and paint! Drawing, painting, and digital art tutorials on a variety of subjects and media by artist and teacher, Matt Fussell. I believe that drawing and painting are skills that can be learned by anyone. It doesn't require talent - just passion, knowledge, and practice. Check out three free course videos and ebooks here - https://thevirtualinstructor.com/newslettersignup.html Visit my website for more lessons, articles, and videos not featured on YouTube...https://thevirt

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Gettin' Sketchy Season 17 - Review and Critique

YouTubeOct 28, 2026

Fox Painting with Watercolor in 45 Minutes Live - Gettin' Sketchy

YouTubeOct 21, 2026

Jack-o'-lantern Drawing in 45 Minutes Live - Gettin' Sketchy

YouTubeOct 14, 2026

Crow Charcoal Drawing in 45 Minutes Live - Gettin' Sketchy

YouTubeOct 7, 2026

Fish Marker Drawing in 45 Minutes Live - Gettin' Sketchy

YouTubeSep 30, 2026

Octopus Pastel Drawing in 45 Minutes Live - Gettin' Sketchy

YouTubeSep 23, 2026

Conté and Pastel Drawing in 45 Minutes Live - Gettin' Sketchy

YouTubeSep 16, 2026

Oil Pastel Drawing - Tomatoes in 45 Minutes Live - Gettin' Sketchy

YouTubeSep 2, 2026

Colored Pencil Drawing - Orange Crayon in 45 Minutes Live - Gettin' Sketchy

YouTubeAug 26, 2026

Drawing Afraid of the Dark in 45 Minutes Live - Gettin' Sketchy

YouTubeAug 19, 2026

Can I Draw an Orange Slice in 45 Minutes Live? Gettin' Sketchy

YouTubeAug 12, 2026

The Most Important Element of Art: The Secret to Realistic Drawings

YouTubeJul 7, 2026

The Secret Drawing Trick Every Beginner Should Learn First

YouTubeJun 26, 2026

How to Draw Texture

YouTubeJun 6, 2026

Drawing with Ballpoint Pen - Things You Should Know

YouTubeMay 21, 2026

Live Drawing and Painting Critique - Gettin' Sketchy Season 16

YouTubeMay 13, 2026

Can I Draw a Piece of Candy with Colored Pencils LIVE in 45 Minutes? - Gettin' …

YouTubeMay 6, 2026

Can I Draw this Gorilla with Pen and Ink LIVE in 45 Minutes? - Gettin' Sketchy

YouTubeApr 29, 2026

Can I Draw this Landscape with Pastels LIVE in 45 Minutes? - Gettin' Sketchy

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Can I Draw this Landscape with Pencil LIVE in 45 Minutes? - Gettin' Sketchy

YouTubeApr 15, 2026

Can I Draw a Cat with Charcoal LIVE in 45 Minutes? - Gettin' Sketchy

YouTubeApr 1, 2026

Can I Draw a Penguin with Pastels LIVE in 45 Minutes? - Gettin' Sketchy

YouTubeMar 25, 2026

Can I Draw Lemons with Pastels LIVE in 45 Minutes? - Gettin' Sketchy

YouTubeMar 18, 2026

Can I Draw a Metallic Knight's Helmet LIVE in 45 Minutes? - Gettin' Sketchy

YouTubeMar 11, 2026

Can I Draw a Baby Duck with Markers LIVE in 45 Minutes? - Gettin' Sketchy

YouTubeMar 4, 2026

Strawberry Drawing with Markers and Colored Pencils

YouTubeFeb 27, 2026

Can I Draw a Snowboarder LIVE in 45 Minutes? - Gettin' Sketchy

YouTubeFeb 25, 2026

Pet Portrait Drawing with Pastels

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Value Drawing Exercise - Match Those Values!

YouTubeFeb 12, 2026

Gettin' Sketchy - Season 15 Review and Critique

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Sketching the Cosmos: A Live Figure Drawing Lesson with Matt

Join us for a breakdown of Matt’s live drawing session, inspired by The Police’s ‘Walking on the Moon.’ We’ll explore figure drawing, media mixing, and the joy of a loose, expressive approach – perfect for Rogue Artists seeking hands-on inspiration.

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Building Depth in Watercolor: A Barn Sketch Refinement

Ready to layer your watercolors like a pro? This post dives into a fantastic tutorial, picking up where Part 1 left off, focusing on shadows, texture, and building depth in a watercolor barn sketch.

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3 min

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Bringing Your Pet to Life: A Pastel Portrait Lesson

Ever wanted to capture the soulful gaze of your furry friend? This lesson breaks down the process of creating a realistic pet portrait using pastels, with practical tips for achieving depth and form.

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3 min

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The Perfect Glide: Mastering Pen and Ink on Specialized Paper

Dive into the specific materials and techniques required to make your pen and ink work sing, starting with the perfect surface.

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4 min

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Seeing Value: Capturing the Dynamic Contrast of Rocks with Graphite

Master the subtle art of drawing rocks by focusing less on the object itself and more on the dramatic contrasts of light and shadow (value).

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4 min

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Capturing the Built World: Architectural Rendering with Charcoal

Join us in mastering the delicate art of architectural rendering. We explore how charcoal can transform a simple structure into a detailed, expressive landscape.

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4 min

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The Delicate Art of Flight: Drawing with Pastels

Whether you are sketching a still life or mastering a detailed portrait, revisiting the fundamentals of blending and color theory is always rewarding. Join us in celebrating the process of drawing the perfect pastel butterfly.

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4 min

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Mastering the Art of the Vanishing Act: Lifting Color in Watercolor

Learn how to create stunning, luminous highlights and realistic space in your watercolor washes using the technique of lifting color.

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4 min

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Making Marks: Mastering Charcoal on Toned Paper

Join us for a deep dive into charcoal drawing, learning how to build value and composition using toned paper and various charcoal forms.

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4 min

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Building the Illusion of Space: Mastering Atmospheric Graphite Landscapes

Dive into the intricate world of graphite drawing, learning how to use value contrast and blending tools to capture the vast, misty feeling of a distant landscape.

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4 min

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Mastering the Line: A Pen and Ink Study of Form and Value

Join us for a deep dive into the power of line work, learning how to use graphite and ink to capture subtle value changes in a simple still life.

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3 min

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Capturing the Gleam: How to Draw the Illusion of Shiny Metal

Learning to render reflective surfaces like metal requires understanding value and contrast. Join us as we dive into the graphite and white charcoal techniques used to make your drawings sparkle.

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4 min

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Building Depth and Drama: Mastering the Orchid with Colored Pencils

Learn how to coax incredible depth and vibrant contrast into a floral still life using the careful layering and contour techniques used in colored pencil drawing.

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4 min

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Sketching the Beast: A Deep Dive into Great White Sharks

Whether you're working in graphite or pen and ink, understanding composition is key. Join us as we tackle the formidable form of the Great White Shark.

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4 min

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The Forgiving Power of Charcoal: Sketching an Elephant Study

If you've ever found charcoal intimidating, this lesson proves it's the perfect, forgiving medium to transition your skills from drawing to painting.

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3 min

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From Sketchbook to Still Life: Mastering Color with Pastels and Pencils

Join us in tackling a fun, timed drawing exercise that proves the power of observation and color theory using vibrant pastels.

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3 min

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The Discipline of the Line: Timed Studies and the Masters' Hand

Whether you're tackling a wild animal portrait or studying the greats, the discipline of timed practice sharpens your hand and strengthens your eye.

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4 min

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The Art of the Time Crunch: Sketching a Giraffe with Graphite and Charcoal

Need a quick sketch challenge? Join us as we dive into the exhilarating, focused world of timed drawing, mastering form and value with charcoal and graphite.

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4 min

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Mastering the Wash: Building Depth in Ink Wash Still Life

Learning how to layer washes and build rich, subtle depth is the secret to making your still life pop. Join us as we dive into the magic of ink wash.

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4 min

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The Essential Graphite Pencil: Mastering Value and Gradation for Sketching

Choosing the right graphite pencil can transform your sketching process. We dive into the versatility of Generals Layout pencils and how to master subtle value changes in your sketchbook.

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4 min

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