Artyfactory is a free resource for anyone who wants to learn about the visual arts. It is particularly useful to those involved in art education: art teachers, art students, homeschoolers and parents, as well as artists of any age or ability who are keen to expand their knowledge and understanding of art and design.

Artyfactory offers free Art Lessons, Design Lessons and Art History Lessons, You can learn how to draw, paint and design by following our illustrated step by step tutorials. We are building a growing number of lessons designed to improve your artistic skills and to increase your appreciation and enjoyment of art.

Artyfactory places great importance on teaching art visually as opposed to verbally. We believe that artists teach themselves visually first and verbally second. This is why the visuals for each of our lessons are designed before the addition of any text. This ensures that they communicate the essence of the lesson in images alone. Step by step illustrations are used to capture the key stages of each lesson. We believe that our focus on the visual appeal of the site enhances its usability for a wider audience.

Although we emphasize the visual merits of Artyfactory, we also place great importance in the quality of the written content. The text and illustrations are created by the same person. This enables the author to more clearly communicate his hands-on experience and understanding of the creative process. We also try to enhance the practical side of the work with appropriate background knowledge of its theme or some critical evaluation of the subject. Our growing Art Appreciation section can be used to expand the context of many of our lessons.