Photographer Douglas Kirkland uses a large-format film camera to shoot portraits.

Renowned photographer Douglas Kirkland explores the process of shooting a series of photos that connect to tell a story.

Well-known photographer Douglas Kirkland demonstrates studio portraiture techniques, from lighting to working with a model.

Explore drafting—technical drawing for architecture, engineering, and product design. Learn essential drafting techniques, both analog and digital.

Draw better, faster, and easier with the new tools in Illustrator CC.

Explore the basics of two-point perspective drawing, including asymmetrical and symmetrical perspectives, and learn to draw interior and exterior scenes more accurately.

Give the gift of illustration: learn to use Illustrator to draw a wedding monogram that can be used on wedding websites, invitations, foil and embossing dies, stamps, and more.

Learn how draw and paint digitally using Adobe Photoshop. This course is designed specifically for artists who want to transition their skills to a digital canvas.

Explore the basics of figure drawing and how to bring the human form to life on paper. Learn how to capture gesture and motion, work with live models, and understand human anatomy.

Breaks down the fundamentals of drawing, from line, tone, value, and light to negative space, perspective, and composition.

Learn how to see and replicate light and shadow in your drawings.

Learn how to quickly capture the atmosphere and mood of a landscape like an artist, and take the next step from sketching at home to sketching outside.

Learn how to draw from life—in an urban setting. Will Kemp shows how to draw buildings, street scenes, cafés, and people, as well as the bustling movement of cities and towns.

Learn how to draw comic book characters—villains and superheroes alike—in these simple drawing tutorials from Ben Bishop.

Maps are a common design task, not to mention a lot of fun, but how can you create a simplified map in Adobe Illustrator? In this course, instructor Tony Harmer shows you, step by step, how to create a simplified map to mark a route, show a location, or act as a guide. Tony begins by defining a map and explaining some intellectual property rights that you may need to consider. Then he explains several basics, such as color schemes, styles, and masks, that you will need in creating your map. Tony walks you through each step to create a simplified map, then concludes with a detailed discussion on building pictorial maps.

Learn how to create a simple, easy-to-read map in Illustrator, and enhance it with motion and interactivity.

Join professional designer and illustrator Von Glitschka as he shares his experience on how to research, draw, refine, build, and present vector graphics.

Sometimes you need to experiment to grow as an artist. Explore new design ideas and illustration styles every Wednesday.

Learn how to design a compelling brand character using the world's leading vector illustration software: Adobe Illustrator.

A sketch is a great starting place, but lighting, color, and detail are what take your illustrations to the next level. In this course, Von Glitschka shows you how to use lighting effects, colors, and a great variety of detailing methods to your designs with Adobe Illustrator. Along the way, Von reveals his insights on the creative process and shares creative works that demonstrate the techniques he’s teaching.