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Illustration Classes Online are rated 4.6 stars based on 346 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

• Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

  Anonymous • July 5, 2026
  Great class for beginners. Surprised how well online format worked!

• The Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting

  Alessandra • October 19, 2025
  I really enjoyed this class. It’s been a very long time since I’ve done any drawing let alone charcoal but Raphael made it a fun learning experience. Never once did he make me or anyone else feel like they did wrong. We learned about mark mapping & proportion with our subject as well as creating value, scale and shadowing by blending charcoal. I liked the size of the class, 5 or 6 students, Raphael’s one on one with everyone and the workspace really felt like an art studio with many easels, artwork and quotes. Everyone attending was friendly and interested in each others work. I look forward to taking more classes in the future.

• Caricature Drawing Class

  Wendy P. • August 7, 2025
  I was nervous because the class was small and I am an introvert. It was the perfect set up. Teacher was personable without forcing input and questions and greetings. You could talk if you wanted or remain quiet. Zero pressure. Anjl taught very simple and clear with great imagery. It was so easy to follow. She really helped lay the base for what I'm trying to develop in myself. I really feel confident I can do this now with the knowledge she shared! It was fantastic! My family is already asking me to draw them just based off my class drawings.

• The Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting

  Rachael • May 28, 2025
  Raphael's Fundamentals of Drawing class was an exceptional experience thanks to his personalized instruction and unwavering encouragement, creating a truly inspiring learning environment. The unique studio ambiance further enhanced the journey, making every session a delightful retreat into creativity. I wholeheartedly recommend this class to anyone seeking to grow their artistic skills in a supportive and engaging setting!

• The Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting

  Abhi Kulgod • May 13, 2025
  Really enjoyed the 3 week course. Raphael is a great artist & teacher. I didn’t have much experience with charcoal before but learned a ton and felt great about the piece i worked on in the class. Learned a lot about proportions and identifying values & shadows. Would definitely recommend!

• The Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting

  Anthony Mallier • November 6, 2024
  Raphael is an exceptional art teacher! His classes are a perfect blend of skill-building and artistic exploration. He possesses a deep understanding of various art techniques and has a knack for explaining them in a clear and engaging way. What's more, his lessons are enriched by his vast knowledge of art history. He effortlessly weaves in fascinating insights about the origins of these techniques and the historical context in which they were developed, giving us a deeper appreciation for the art we create. What sets Raphael apart is his ability to nurture individual talent. He takes the time to understand each student's unique strengths and interests, providing personalized guidance and encouragement. He fosters a supportive and inspiring classroom environment where everyone feels comfortable experimenting with their art. Beyond technique, Raphael fosters a true understanding of art. He encourages us to think critically about the art we see and create, to analyze its meaning and impact. He opens our eyes to different artistic styles and movements, helping us to develop a well-rounded perspective. Raphael's passion for art is contagious, I highly recommend Raphael to anyone seeking to ignite and develop their artistic abilities, unlocking their creative potential. He is a truly gifted teacher who makes learning an enriching and enjoyable experience.

• The Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting

  Miljana • October 23, 2024
  This class is a wonderful space for anyone who enjoys art and wants to begin working on their drawing and painting skills. Raphael is an amazing teacher who really understands beginners and knows how to approach them and their way of thinking. He's super knowledgable about the history of art, and it's just a pleasure being in the space that he's created. Before taking Raphael's classes, I did some sketching at home, but without actually being familiar with any drawing techniques, so I've taken 5 or 6 classes in this studio. In the beginner class, Raphael focuses on composition (which is super helpful because knowing how to start a drawing can be really difficult), shading (values/tones/what it means to give shape to an object and that erasing is also a part of painting), what an iterative process creating art is, and simply how to approach/understand/appreciate a work of art. Raphael encourages different mediums such as charcoal and pastels, neither of which I'd been exposed to before - it's been great learning how powerful both of these are. Also, the class takes place in an atelier filled with so many paintings, which I find really cool.

• The Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting

  Sarah Olsen • September 2, 2024
  I took this class for a mental break from my job, and it ended up being a wonderful choice! The class is informative, and Raul was very helpful and encouraging throughout the process. You will learn a lot and expand your artistic knowledge in a very relaxed, easy-going environment.

• Caricature Drawing Class

  Stacey C. • June 5, 2024
  The instructor was wonderful! I learned a lot in a fun and engaging atmosphere! I would definitely recommend this class!!

• Cartooning and Illustration for Beginners

  Maliea C. • May 20, 2024
  It was the best zoom class I've taken as he was savvy and quick with the technology in a way that really helped the learning process and didn’t delay or detract. The teacher provided tons of resources and useful tips throughout each class. He was engaging, energetic, and skilled. It helped to have our work marked up in real time to see where we can improve. He works well with all skill levels without judgment. More than anything, it was just fun :)

• Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

  Patricia W. • February 11, 2024
  Love the teacher. Great explanations of basics.

• Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

  Romain G. • November 22, 2023
  Very useful class for someone with no experience like me. The teacher was really nice and patient!

• Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

  Anonymous • June 25, 2023
  Terrific teacher! Fun and interesting.

• Eggplants in Dry Brush Watercolor

  Laura R. • February 13, 2023
  This course provides step-by-step instruction in dry brush watercoloring and Carrie Di Costanzo caters her instruction to accomodate the learning needs of both novice and experienced watercolor artists. Overall, the class met my expectations. Carrie's well-defined course syllabus with its art supply list, her model eggplant drawing, and palette color mixing guide gave attendees a nice headstart for a successful painting experience. There were sufficient breaks to move around and class time went by quickly. It was a thrill to virtually meet up with similar-minded individuals from across the country and observe everyone's progress throughout the day.

• Online Intro to Drawing Class

  Roberta B. • December 7, 2022
  I am learning that there is more to drawing than just making lines and circles. It's an interesting course.

• Beginners Drawing in 90 Minutes

  Heidi H. • February 7, 2022
  The teacher, Isaac, was patient, encouraging and knowledgeable in teaching us the drawing and shading of basic shapes. This was the best class I have had in shading with pencils and I learned a great deal.

• Beginners Drawing in 90 Minutes

  Anonymous • January 23, 2022
  Isaac went through everything so clearly with simple explanations. The 90 minutes flew by!

• Intro to Adobe Illustrator—Private Workshop

  Anonymous • January 15, 2022
  The course covers a lot information from the basics to preparing you for the next level. I would recommend taking this class. You will have the kindest instructor. Thank you so much for such a good course.

• Watercolor Cards: Holiday Botanicals

  Gabrielle V. • November 19, 2021
  I loved this class. The teacher was so friendly and knowledgeable and was so easy to learn from. So happy I took this class and will definitely take more.

• Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

  Arianna C. • November 3, 2021
  Wonderful intro into cartooning! I was able to practice my expressions and body positions.

• Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

  Maribeth M. • September 12, 2021
  Cathy is an excellent teacher and the class was really fun and informative! Thank you!

• Cartooning and Illustration for Beginners

  Rachel H. • August 23, 2021
  Josh is an incredibly skilled and supportive instructor. Would take another class with him in a heartbeat!

• Drawing with Pastel

  Aldona J. • May 12, 2021
  I learned so much in this class. Melanie is terrific.

• Drawing with Pastel

  Carmela M. • May 12, 2021
  What a great class with a wonderful talented and supportive instructor!

• Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

  Marsha K. • April 25, 2021
  Really great and easy to follow and learn. Great takeaways.

• Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

  Francesca N. • March 13, 2021
  This course is absolutely worth it. In less than 2 hours, Cathy gives you the tools and the inspiration to start cartooning and keep doing it. Useful, engaging, fun!

• Virtual Life Drawing

  Carol T. • March 9, 2021
  It was a great class. The leader was helpful and added some drawing challenges. The model was professional and offered excellent poses.

• Virtual Life Drawing

  Kriota W. • March 8, 2021
  Very good instruction, excellent use of cameras and lighting to accommodate for the online format. Excellent models.

• Drawing with Pastel

  Linda K. • March 7, 2021
  Great teacher

• Graphic Design Bootcamp: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

  Joey B. • March 1, 2021
  Linda, my instructor, was great! Very patient, flexible, and extremely competent in the material. Linda is very knowledgeable in the Adobe space and always went above and beyond to explain tougher concepts. She also was always readily available outside of class to answer questions as I was working towards finishing my portfolio or working on "homework" assignments.

• Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

  robert M. • February 28, 2021
  It was amazing better than I could have hoped for.

• Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

  Anonymous • February 6, 2021
  Excellent teacher and materials

• Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

  Maxwell M. • January 17, 2021
  Great instructor. Had a really fun time.

• The Art of Nature

  Maggie • January 16, 2021
  Great class

• The Art of Nature

  Maggie • January 16, 2021
  Love this class

• Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

  Matthew F. • January 10, 2021
  Very helpful and fun.

• Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

  Robert C. • January 9, 2021
  As a beginner it was not threatening. Cathy made it fun, fast paced, easy to understand and fit a lot in. I was very pleased.

• Virtual Life Drawing

  Roslyn S. • December 29, 2020
  The poses were varied. The instructor made some suggestions like shading and not just using line to draw the figures. The longer poses were much easier to do because you had more time. I think it would have helped if the class could see the instructor’s sketches.

• Virtual Life Drawing

  Anonymous • December 29, 2020
  I really enjoyed it.

• Virtual Life Drawing

  Erik C. • December 28, 2020
  Great

• Virtual Life Drawing

  Robyn S. • December 28, 2020
  As an artist/mom/therapist I almost never have time to create just for me. The ease of signing up, the flexibility of being present as much as I could be, it was perfect. I love that the teacher interjected but also remained more quiet during key drawing periods. I highly recommend for any artist, beginner to advanced.

• Drawing & Painting (Intermediate/Advanced)

  Anonymous • December 21, 2020
  Vic was a great instructor. He was very knowledgeable, generous and gave good, insightful critique. I appreciated the opportunity to practice and to receive feedback from someone with so much experience.

• Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

  Shailla M. • December 20, 2020
  Clear instructions and quality information for a beginner class. Some useful tips from the teacher.

• Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

  Sylvia S. • December 15, 2020
  Enjoyed the class very much.

• Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

  Aiden S. • December 10, 2020
  I really liked it. looking forward to join more.

• Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

  Jade B. • December 7, 2020
  Great class, engaging and supportive, perfect for beginners

• Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

  Lani B. • October 26, 2020
  This was really fun! We practiced drawing for the full hour and a half, which went by really quickly, and at the end we held up our work to the camera so everyone could see it. The instructor was great and easy to follow.

• Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

  Ujjwal K. • October 18, 2020
  Good and engaging.

• Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

  Anonymous • October 5, 2020
  Great teacher. Very engaging and inclusive. Level was just right - as a complete beginner I was able to follow along and have some techniques to try things on my own.

• Virtual Beginner's Cartooning & Doodling

  Vivienne M. • October 5, 2020
  Relaxed, informal and well prepared. Great way for a complete novice to learn how to draw cartoon characters.