Courses & Webinars
To further make art more accessible, Apples For Artists is proud to host free art courses and webinars, all available on our YouTube channel. Check out our past lessons here, and follow along on your own time!
Introduction to Background Painting
A 6-week beginner-friendly course on how to create backgrounds with digital art software!
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Student Showcase
Layne V.
I went out for a walk with my beloved dogs, and it was a great opportunity for me to “get away” from my daily routines. I’m a full time student who works as well, so this specific scene reminded me that there is more to my life than my goals: presence.
Nahktis G.
This little pond is located in the oldest park in my city (almost 100 years old). It’s where I spent a lot of my childhood, coming to feed the ducks in the pond was my favorite activity we used to do with my family. I still go on walks there to look at the old trees and beautiful scenery.
Tarra L.
My friends and I visited Salem on a rare day off after months of rehearsals and shows. We took photos while waiting for the train, and I remember wishing we could have another day like this, far from our usual hectic schedules.
Cas C.
This was one of the BART stops in Oakland! It was a beautiful sunset, and there's usually a lot of concerts held within that stadium. I can't remember why I was there that evening, but it was probably in midst of me commuting from school. I just felt like taking a picture at that time to document it for myself!
Jules L.
This is a Chilean landscape: Torres del Paine National Park. So many good memories of trekking, exploring, and just being there with friends. I haven’t been back in a while, and I really miss the clear air and the cold wind from those days. Feeling nostalgic, but in a good way.
Francine Q.
I took this picture on the way to see the Northern Cascades in Seattle, Washington with a friend. The drive there was very beautiful. but this specific picture felt so ethereal. Almost like we were about to enter a portal to another dimension. The lighting was just so pretty, I wanted to recreate it myself!
Vivi M.
This is my village in Spain and it’s really small, there’s not even shops or Internet. I go there every summer with my family. It’s a very special place for me since I’ve spent a lot of time there with my friends doing things like stargazing, playing card games and going to nearby villages on bike!
Reiya P.
This was at Blarney Castle & Gardens in Cork, Ireland, a very special place for me. I took this in 2023 when I had the chance to be an awardee of a fully funded scholarship from the government to study at one of the universities in Ireland. Only 15 people including myself were selected, so we grew closer and became friends quickly.
This place is my favorite place that I've been to in Ireland! My friends and I had so much fun, and so this was a very special place for us! I wish I could go to Ireland again someday.