Art is as limitless as the artist’s imagination. The trouble that we are having right now is that even the most imaginative do not necessarily have access to an art studio at home. While simple supplies and household items can all be used in some capacity to create fantastic artistic works, there are a multitude of digital options as well.

By having a common group of resources to utilize for at-home learning opportunities, teachers can be better able to facilitate opportunities as they can ensure that all of their students have access to the same supplies. Now, I’m no artist by any stretch, so I am very open to further suggestions and comments about what I list here.

Pixilart examples

Pixilart is a free, on-line tool that provides a digital canvas to draw on. It is amazing to me to see what people are capable of doing with digital lines and colouring. The capacity of this venue seem enormous and you can use the tools without signing up or registering, though your capacity to explore and save will be limited. Characters, landscapes and abstract scenes all seem to be achievable.

For those needing something a bit more robust in the way of an online resource, Sketchpad is another free to use online app. With the ability to add layers and fine detail, this would be more for those serious and willing to invest some time in creating and learning how to access all of the apps capabilities. But, if an artist has got to art, then this is a tool that will give you all of the options you will need to see your vision come to life.

My creation on Silk

Silk is some sort of crazy timelapse art concept. A blend of real time randomization, you can create a beautiful image in no time. Even the most unartistic, such as yours truly, can feel that they are creating a lasting abstract picture that will be enjoyed by all viewers.

If you are looking for more options and to have a bit more control of your creations, downloading a tool may be the solution. Paint.net and GIMP are two such downloads that have been forever, attesting to their popularity and usefulness. With either of these installed, artists can create an image from scratch, import a picture or graphic to manipulate or any number of other things that their creativity will allow. Unlike the online options, users will have more control over their files, be able to access and use whatever is on their computer, and be able to save multiple copies at multiple stages of creation. There is also the expanded capabilities that can only be offered through an installed application. Both offer extensive guides and how-tos, as well as active communities to ask questions of and seek advice from.