FORGE
YOUR
VISION
Yo, this isn't some casual drawing class thing. We're talking real art training here - the kind that actually makes you good. Like, professional level stuff that'll blow your mind.
We got everything - painting, sculpture, digital art, all the techniques the pros use. And our instructors? They're legit artists who've been doing this for years.
CRAFT
ART COURSES THAT ACTUALLY WORK
No fluff courses here. Just real techniques that artists actually use to get better at drawing, painting, and creating stuff that matters.
↳ SINCE 2024
Digital Portrait Fundamentals
Learn how to actually draw faces that look like real people, not weird cartoon things.
Drawing Fundamentals
START HERE ↓
Learn to see shapes, understand proportions, and make marks that actually mean something. No boring exercises that don't help.
Digital Art
PHOTOSHOP + PROCREATE
Stop fighting with software. Learn the tools that actually matter and shortcuts that save hours.
Color Theory
Make colors that don't suck
Character Design
ADVANCEDCreate characters people actually care about. From concept sketches to final designs that tell stories.
Portfolio
Get hired or get noticed
Painting
Oil, acrylic, watercolor. Learn what works and skip what doesn't.
How It Actually Works
01 / LEARN
Watch & Practice
Short videos that show you exactly what to do. No 3-hour lectures about art history nobody cares about.
02 / PRACTICE
Get Feedback
Submit your work and get real critiques that help you improve. Not just "good job" comments.
03 / IMPROVE
Keep Going
Build on what you learned. Each course gets you ready for the next level.
NO MONTHLY FEES / PAY ONCE
MANIFESTO
We don't teach art.
We forge artists.
Like, every course platform says they're gonna make you an amazing artist, right? But we're different, eh. We don't do the fluffy stuff - we get you working with real techniques that actual professionals use.
Our instructors are working artists from Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal - people who sell their work and know what it takes. They're gonna push you hard because that's how you get good.
We focus on fundamentals first - drawing, composition, color theory. The boring stuff that makes everything else possible. Then we build up to advanced techniques and portfolio development.
Building Canada's next
generation of artists.
We want to create this whole community where Canadian artists can learn from each other and actually make a living from their work. Not just as a hobby, but as real careers.
Our vision is to have alumni showing in galleries, working as concept artists, teaching others. We track our success by how many students actually pursue art professionally.
By 2030, we want ArtSkillUp graduates to be recognized across Canada for their technical skill and creative vision. That's what drives everything we do.
Technique Over Trends
We teach timeless fundamentals that'll still be relevant in 50 years. Social media trends come and go - solid drawing skills are forever.
Professional Standards
Every assignment is graded like you're submitting to a client. We prepare you for real-world expectations, not just personal satisfaction.
Community Building
Art careers are built on connections. We introduce you to working professionals and help you build networks that last beyond graduation.
THE ARTSKILLUP
MANIFESTO
OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
We believe that art education should be rigorous, honest, and transformative. Too many platforms promise quick results with minimal effort. We take the opposite approach.
Every course is designed by working professionals who understand what it takes to succeed in today's competitive creative industries. We don't just teach techniques - we build work ethic, critical thinking, and professional standards.
CANADIAN CREATIVE COMMUNITY
We're proud to be based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, but our mission extends across all of Canada. We believe this country has incredible artistic talent that needs proper cultivation and support.
Our instructors come from major Canadian art centers - Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal - bringing diverse perspectives and industry connections directly to our students.
MEASURABLE OUTCOMES
We track our success not by enrollment numbers, but by student outcomes. Gallery shows, professional commissions, career transitions, portfolio acceptances - these are the metrics that matter.
Our goal is simple: every graduate should have the skills and confidence to pursue art professionally if they choose to. We provide the tools, they provide the dedication.
WHY
CHOOSE
US
REAL ARTISTS TEACH
Our instructors aren't just teachers - they're working artists selling their work and showing in galleries. You learn from people who actually do what they teach, not just talk about it.
NO FLUFF APPROACH
We skip the motivational speeches and get straight to skills. Hard techniques, honest feedback, and practical knowledge you can use immediately.
SMALL CLASS SIZES
Maximum 8 students per class means you get real attention. Your instructor knows your name, your work, and exactly what you need to improve.
STUDIO ACCESS
24/7 access to professional studio space with all the tools and materials. Practice whenever inspiration strikes, not just during class hours.
PORTFOLIO BUILDING
Every project builds toward a professional portfolio. Graduate with work that's actually good enough to show galleries, clients, or art schools.
HONEST CRITIQUE
We tell you what's actually wrong with your work and how to fix it. No participation trophies - just real feedback that makes you better.
READY TO START?
Stop wasting time with amateur courses. Join artists who are serious about their craft.
CONTACT US
ARTSKILL
ATELIER
Ontario, 6986
Canada
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM EST
Support available 24/7
ARTISTIC
Vision Into
MASTERY
yo this aint your regular art class thing. we got real techniques here that actually work. been drawing stick figures? not anymore dude.
our instructors are like really good at this stuff and they know how to teach it proper. no boring lectures just hands on learning that makes sense.
ARTISTIC
MASTERY
yo this aint your regular art class thing. we got real techniques that actually work. been drawing stick figures? not anymore dude.