A new site to me, Vr2l Art Student, is offering art lessons online for £2.50 each.

They also offer free tasters on various topics whcih range from the use of extenders in Acylics, in order to slow the drying process, to the choice of pastel papers. The lessons were well-filmed and as good as many as I’ve seen on DVD. Thee are two artists involved, by the look of it, but the lessons I looked at were all by the same woman, Dee Cowell.

When I looked back tonight the server had exceeded its bandwidth capacity which might indicate that they’re an victim of the success of their launch. They were being promoted by Jacksons’ Art in their latest e-newsletter.

In it, they said, “Dee’s site offers entry level lessons in Drawing, Watercolour, Acrylics, Pastels, and Oils, lessons for kids and on specific subject themes. There are currently 60 lessons with new lessons constantly being added. Dee will also be introducing other famous artists to work alongside her. You will find video-download lessons, free lessons, special offers, notes and a gallery.”

Give them a try when they’re back up and running!