Art Theory and Therapy

copyright © 1998 by Dan Ondra

What this course will do for you.

You are going to love this course. It makes drawing fun and easy. It is a simplified approach which bypasses boring formulas, and awkward critiques. Fine Art Online is the result of a twenty year search for a simple confidence building teaching method that overcomes the fears and obstacles to effective communication through chalk art.

New discoveries about the way we think, see, learn and draw have made developing fine art skills faster and easier than ever before. You will be amazed at how quickly you develop your own unique style. Discover the secrets that empower successful artists to race past obstacles for outstanding results.

Sam Glenn at the Houston Arena took this course and less than a year later, draws in live performances for thousands each week

This enjoyable course will build confidence with practical experience. Each section is geared for both the beginner and the professional. As you conquer your fears you will confidently begin to draw realistically. Link-testing intelligently bypasses material non-essential to your skill development.

Scattered throughout the course are simple techniques to save time. They make the media do the work. One touch can be worth a thousand.

The exercises in each module are fun for almost any age group. They demonstrate ways to rapidly develop freehand realism.

Innovative solutions to difficult problems will help you deal with and even benefit from "mistakes". The simple principles will make your efforts more effective.

Specific goals for training include:

The Challenge
Module 1 Essentials
Module 2 Obstacles
Module 3 Blindness
Module 4 Steps
Module 5 Value
Module 6 Style
Module 7 Hidden Pictures
Module 8 Troubleshooting

Each module contains specific projects with links that expedite your growth. Complete our needs assessment form if you would like us to refer you to modules geared to your specific needs.

Is Fine Art Web Based Training the best choice?

Let us help you decide. The needs analysis form delineates your personal needs and produces outcomes that satisfy those needs as a result of interaction with your art instructor. Web Based Training (WBT) provides individual instruction while cutting training costs. It can never entirely replace your effort or existing training, but it can accelerate learning. All artists face the same obstacles in art. WBT can help us find solutions easier.

Advantages

• easy delivery of training to you
• instant multi-platform capabilities (Windows, Mac, UNIX)
• instant updated content
• shift from costly workshops to browse at your leisure
• quicker turnaround of finished product
• requires little technical support
• links with other training systems

Examples of Training Links:

Art Studio Chalkboard

Dictionaries

ArtLex
An A-Z online dictionary of over 1700 art terms.

Collins - Art Terms
A brief list of definitions for terms used in art research.

Dictionary of Art Terms
An excellent resource for art terms! Listed in alphabetical order with anchored links for easy navigation!

Glossary
A glossary of art terms and as a bonus: terms relating to Degas.

Glossary of Art Terms
An in-depth definition list brought to you by Martin Lawrence Galleries.

Words of Art
This site contains a complete list of every art term you'll ever need to know!

Technique / Theory

Alphabet of Art
Everything you'll need to know about the elements and principles of design and what kind of affect they have on your work can be found at this site!

Drawings
A page dedicated to defining 'drawing.' Written in a personal essay format, this article is well worth reading, and not hard to comprehend!

Pastel
An article describing the pastel medium, how to create your own pastels, and precautionary measures that need to be considered while utilizing this medium.

The Elements Of Art
This site provides detailed definitions of terms used to describe works of art including 'form' and 'content.'

Links to other Art Sites

The Incredible Art Department
Maintained by Ken Roher; a treasure trove of art information, graphics tools, exhibits, lessons, and games. And an awesome source for hundreds of links.

The Mining Company, Drawing and Sketching SiteThe Mining Company is a resource that employs live humans to continually search the web for sites of interest in specific subject areas. The Drawing and Sketching Site, maintained by Sherry Schuller, does a great job of finding sites for artists and art students.

The Art Teacher's Connection Comprehensive site designed especially for art teachers (K-14), but also includes information and links for everyone interested in art on the Web.

StudyWeb Good source of information on art and all other academic subjects, aimed at students and researchers.

Art Images by Period This site offers an extensive list of images grouped by general periods (Greek, Roman, Renaissance, Baroque, Modern, 19th and 20th century). There is no text except that which identifies each work, the artist, and date of completion.

Education World Excellent listing of web resources for the study of art (and every other subject), with search engine.

What other materials assist learning?

Step-by Step instructions online
Books, Workbooks, Videos
1999-2000 Workshop Schedule
Pictures from our latest workshop in Texas
Learn to draw with chalk
Flight easel
Chalk art supplies

Challenge / Essentials / Obstacles / Blindness / Steps / Value
Style / Hidden Pictures / Troubleshooting / Copyright Information

Copyright © 1998 by Dan Ondra