‎‎Apples for Artists

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Start making art. Fight back against AI.

AI is flooding creative spaces and pushing human artists out.
Apples for Artists offers free, beginner-friendly tutorials made entirely by real artists, because creativity is what makes us human.
Not sure how to begin? Check out our featured tutorials!
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Tips for Drawing Backgrounds

Elizabete D. | Beginner ⋅ Article
Mastering backgrounds is about more than filling in space. These tips will help you simplify complex environments and create immersive paintings that enhance your storytelling.
Read ⋅ 10 mins →
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Digital Art Tips For Beginners

Sophia T. | Resource ⋅ Article
This article covers the basics of digital art, essential tools, and effective techniques to accelerate your drawing process. The tips provided offer valuable guidance for beginners starting their digital art journey.
Read ⋅15 mins →
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How to Master Rendering

Jude M. | Intermediate ⋅ Video
This video covers the steps of rendering in digital art: how to take a sketch to a final product. Additionally, it discusses the tools available for rendering, including brushes and layers, alongside common mistakes & how to avoid them.
Watch • 11 mins →
 
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Helpful Sites & Resources for Artists

Athena Z. | Resource ⋅ Article
Free websites that can help you learn important art fundamentals, along with guided video tutorials on how to use them.
At the end of each section, there are also various exercises to help start your practice!
Read ⋅ 15 mins →
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By The Numbers

30+

tutorials shared

Over 10 categories and mediums
 

27

artist contributors

Over 7 states and 8 countries
 

100%

human-made

By real artists, for real artists.
Coming soon: Beyond the Canvas
Beyond the Canvas is a new section coming September 2026, exploring the science behind creativity and personal stories from artists around the world. Be the first to know when it's live—drop your email below!
 
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