DIY Homeschooler

Here are 12 free art lessons from a self-taught artist who began giving art lessons via his television program beginning in 1946.

Jon Gnagy provided dozens of art lessons on his program called “You Are An Artist.” He also sold “Learn to Draw” art kits.

You can watch 12 of the original ten-minute broadcast lessons:

• R.F.D. America.
• Boy Sledding.
• Canadian Geese.
• Chinese Junk.
• Grist Mill.
• Harbor Scene.
• Old Oak Tree.
• Ocean Liner.
• Mountain Lake.
• Circus Clown.
• Bucking Bronco.
• Peaceful Harbor.

You may also be interested in these three free online lessons (scroll to bottom) covering the basics of drawing.

These art lessons are a very helpful addition to the toolbox from the past … and free!

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Additional Resources

Drawing With Children
Drawing with Children was written for parents to enjoy drawing with their children, but the book can also be used for self-teaching. Read our full review.

What to Draw and How to Draw It {Free eBook}
Written especially for children, What to Draw and How to Draw It makes a great first drawing book.