Are you an artist? Do you want to be an artist? Or, do you want to get some FREE Art Supplies for Teachers? Here’s a list of some great FREE resources and FREE Art Supplies to get you started:

FREE ART RESOURCES –

FREE ART CLASSES – Learn how to draw and paint for FREE! The FREE online tutorials are from top quality artists and offer FREE instruction on watercolor, oil and acrylic painting, drawing and sketching. The tutorials are great step by step guides that include images of the progress. There are also FREE tutorials on Art Theory. Why pay for art classes you you can take FREE art lessons on line?

FREE DRAWING TUTORIALS – delivered to your email! Sent to you by an artist, Darrel Tank, in Idaho, the FREE lessons reveal his 5 pencil method of drawing. You’ll get a new FREE drawing lesson sent to you every couple of days.

FREE ART FOR KIDS – KinderArt is an awesome tool for parents and teachers. They offer hundreds of FREE Art projects for Kids in all media including FREE painting projects, FREE Architecture Lessons, FREE Summer Camp Crafts, FREE Scupture Activities and many, many more! It appears that most projects have a FREE printable version and there’s even a FREE newsletter! What a great resource!

FREE VIDEO ART LESSONS – Jerry’s Artarama has some cool FREE lessons on video that you can view on demand. There are FREE video lessons instructing you how to draw human figures and faces as well as general informational ones about technique and creativity. Check out these FREE painting and drawing lessons!

FREE OIL PAINTING LESSONS – 12 FREE Sample lessons specifically about oil painting technique.

FREE ART INSTRUCTION FOR BEGINNERS – A site filled with FREE lessons and FREE art resources for the begining artist. This is a GREAT place to start! There’s also a FREE eBook, “Inside The Artist’s Studio” that includes instructional demos from real artists. The book is delivered FREE to your email instantly.

FREE ART SUPPLIES -

CRAIGSLIST – Search the FREE section of Craiglist. You might occassionally find FREE paint or FREE traditional art supplies. However, use your creativity and think outside the box! I just searched and found some things that could be used in projects – FREE confetti for craft projects, FREE Paint, a FREE “How to Draw” Book and FREE Bamboo that could be used for something cool! Do a search for “art” or “paint” to see what you can find in the FREE section!

Criags List also devotes an entire Community Section to Artists! Anything art related can be posted here for FREE! People do list FREE supplies, FREE artwork, FREE job postings and FREE advertisements for art and art shows. You could also place a post here requesting FREE art supplies and materials.

HOW TO GET FREE ART SUPPLIES – Check out these FREE practical ideas from eHow.

FREE PAPER SAMPLES – Most Paper Manufacturers will send you FREE samples if you request them by email. Try Wausau Paper!

FREE SUPPLIES – when you complete offers. Some people don’t mind doing these kinds of things to get FREE stuff. If it’s not your thing, don’t worry!

Where on Earth can you get anything for FREE? Is there really such a place? Yes there is! Craigslist! If you look in the appropriate city for your location then locate the “FOR SALE” area in the center you will find a “FREE” category. In this “FREE” listing area you can find just about anything, as long as it’s legal. You are also allowed to list items that you wish to give away for FREE as long as there are no “wanted” ads, pets, promotional giveaways, or intangible/digital items.”

I found these completely FREE items in a recent search of the “FREE STUFF” section for Craig’s List in Cleveland, Ohio. A FREE Pair of Architectural Columns (it did say that the paint was chipped off and they needed to be repainted – but they are FREE), a FREE Boat for Fishing, a FREE TV made by RCA, a FREE Coffee Table, a FREE Refrigerator, FREE Fill Dirt, FREE Shoes, FREE boxes, a FREE Birthday Banner, FREE Dolls, FREE Manure (Really!), FREE Baby clothes, FREE Enfamil Coupons, a FREE Copier, FREE Dishes and even a FREE Piano! That’s only a partial list and it’s only one page. Really, the sky’s the limit!

Here’s a couple of recommendations when pursuing FREE items on Craigs List:
- Make sure that you speak with the person as opposed to just communicating by email with them. Get a phone number.
- Ask questions FIRST! Does it work? Why are they getting rid of it? How old is it? Where is it located? Why are they giving it away for FREE instead of selling it?
- If you go to look at the item use some common sense, don’t go at night, don’t go alone, make an appointment.
- If you do set an appointment and can’t make it, call the person and let them know.

With a little caution and preparation you can get some great FREE stuff by perusing the FREE things on Craigslist! Happy FREE Hunting!