Homeschooling for Free: 26 Fine Arts Resources

Check out all the posts covering multiple subjects in the Homeschooling for Free series.

Art

OnlyPencil Tutorials: Tips and Techniques for Pencil Drawing – be sure to check out his portfolio too–AMAZING!
Famous Paintings Art Appreciation Lessons for Kids – activities, bios, worksheets and more
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Interactives – videos & interactives on various topics
Chronological Art Lessons for Art History
Famous Artworks exhibition – organized by date/era
Masterpiece Art Instruction Free Art Lesson Plans – “projects, lessons and ideas for teachers”
The art of sharpening pencils – for the serious artist; ways to sharpen and the pros and cons of each; WARNING: beware of the disturbing doll’s head pencil sharpener
How to Read a Painting – “a quick way to approach and appreciate a painting”
Drawspace – in-depth drawing lessons (beg, int, adv)
HomeschoolArts – art lessons (various media)
Draw and Color with Uncle Fred – step-by-step cartoony drawings; lower grades
Chronological Art Lessons – for art history
Art Sites for Kids – kids’ art, galleries & museums, art lesson

Dance

Music

Dr. Estrella’s Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers – basic info as well as other resources/links; search by date or name
The Music Rack – downloadable sheet music, staff paper & resources
Classics for Kids – a radio program featuring one composer each month; great way to get a general overview
Classical Magic – 6-year schedule to learn 128 classical music melodies
Piano Lessons – printable
Online Piano Lessons – with audio
Music Theory Workbooks – downloadable
Blank Sheet Music – printable staff paper; customizable
Online Guitar Lessons – in-depth
San Francisco Symphony Kids’ Site – learn about orchestra instrument

Photography

Beginner’s Guide to Photography – “for computer geeks who want to be digital artists”
Photography – galleries, tips & bios from National Geographic

Know of any more? Share the love & leave ‘em in the comments!