Lesson I: How To Paint A Straight Line

Posted: May 28th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Lesson I | 122 Comments »

Hello and welcome, pupils.  My name is Terrance Zdunich, but, in this classroom, you may address me as The Tutor.  Please take your seats.  Don’t be shy, now.  Fill in all of those open chairs in front of the screen.  Class is about to begin!

“Painting A Still Life” is a 14-week course.  Every Tuesday, a new lesson will be released.  How well you do in this class will depend on you, pupils, but attendance is mandatory, homework will be given, and rules will be strictly enforced.

Enrollment is always open, so click the “Enroll” button to be notified of new lessons from The Tutor.  Feel free to recommend this course to your friends and family.  The Tutor does not discriminate enrollees based on race, age, gender, or creed.  The only prerequisite is absolute obedience.

Now, eyes forward, backs straight… Class is in session!  I give you Lesson I: How To Paint A Straight Line:

Congratulations on completing your first lesson, pupils.  Your homework assignment is to collect the following supplies: 1 medium, round paintbrush; a straightedge (any rigid surface will suffice—wood, metal, plastic); some paints (I am using watered-down acrylic, but your medium is up to you); and a painting surface that suits your medium (illustration board, canvas, watercolor paper, cardboard, etc.).

Once you have your supplies, place your straightedge at a 135° angle against your surface, carefully drag your paint-dipped brush along the angled edge, and start making lines!

Once you feel comfortable with your line-making abilities, submit your progress in the “Comments” section below.  Photographs or scans of your work are fine, but links to videos of you demonstrating your new skills are preferred.  Please begin your video submissions by stating your name and what you’re doing—e.g. “My name is Barnabas, and I am painting a straight line with The Tutor.”

At the end of this 14-week course, those who have practiced diligently and completed all of the lessons will receive a progress report and a letter grade from The Tutor.  One exceptional student will be named valedictorian.  He or she will receive an original piece of art from The Tutor, and a special feature within this lesson plan.

While technique is important, The Tutor is also interested in seeing your creativity and originality. Don’t be afraid to be different.  Don’t be intimidated if you feel your art skills aren’t up to par with some of the other entrees.  And don’t forget to have fun!

I look forward to your seeing your progress, pupils.  See you next week for Lesson II.

122 Comments on “Lesson I: How To Paint A Straight Line”

  1. Gravatar 1 Scully said at 8:37 pm on June 1st, 2010:

    If Bob Ross had been one scary dude this is what my Sunday mornings would have been like.

  2. Gravatar 2 Jan said at 9:14 pm on June 1st, 2010:

    The complexities of a straight line…I’m going to mull this over for the rest of the day.

  3. Gravatar 3 Kelli said at 9:48 pm on June 1st, 2010:

    I can not wait to go home and start my lesson!!!

  4. Gravatar 4 Caitlin said at 10:30 pm on June 1st, 2010:

    Man…this is different from my first art class in high school…although you and my teacher both seem to love roaches (we have a rubber roach about 3 feet long; he’s the art department’s mascot).
    The image of my straight lines can be found on my DeviantArt page!

  5. Gravatar 5 Elisabeth said at 1:06 am on June 2nd, 2010:

    Dark but brilliant with a signature creepiness as well as a splash of black humor. You fit all my criteria for the perfect art teacher! You will be recieving my straight line submission by next lesson! Thank you tutor!

  6. Gravatar 6 Red Molly said at 1:28 am on June 2nd, 2010:

    Oh my…now *this* is an art class I can sink my teeth into! *evil grin*

  7. Gravatar 7 Jordanne Leigh said at 1:48 am on June 2nd, 2010:

    very interesting

  8. Gravatar 8 Eclypse said at 2:11 am on June 2nd, 2010:

    Thank You Tudor May I Have Another?

  9. Gravatar 9 BG said at 6:44 am on June 2nd, 2010:

    This is intriguing. And i think i’ll actually do it. Are we supposed to just paint lines or the actual box?

  10. Gravatar 10 Test_subj said at 9:12 am on June 2nd, 2010:

    Dear Tutor,
    I am currently seeking an appropriate medium of the proper color and consistency. I shall post my lesson soon..

  11. Gravatar 11 Alexandra P said at 11:41 am on June 2nd, 2010:

    Ugh good job doing this right on time for exams… Now I can’t do it… :(
    looks soo fun though :)

  12. Gravatar 12 Arachne said at 4:52 pm on June 2nd, 2010:

    If I had to choose anyone to follow me around and narrate my life, it would, without a doubt, be Terrance. Such an amazing voice almost sends me into childish fan-girl fits!

    I’ll get on it.

  13. Gravatar 13 Acid said at 9:42 pm on June 2nd, 2010:

    Wow, I really enjoyed this! I’m working with paint now actually, except the wall is my canvas at the moment. But I will do my homework and a video will be coming to your comment board soon :D

    I can’t wait for what’s in store for lesson II

  14. Gravatar 14 Nicole said at 10:41 pm on June 2nd, 2010:

    I just finished my video for lesson 1 you can find it by clicking on my name or by following the link below…
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0M6sUvzIzc

  15. Gravatar 15 Ross said at 11:20 pm on June 2nd, 2010:

    I love Terrance’s voice. Its so calming and yet so creepy at the same time

  16. Gravatar 16 Charly said at 12:55 am on June 3rd, 2010:

    Once I get my hands on the proper supplies that the lesson requires, I shall do my homework straight away.

  17. Gravatar 17 Scully said at 2:31 am on June 3rd, 2010:

    No video camera so photos will have to suffice

    I pretty much stayed within the “lines” for the first lesson

    http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2673061&id=10019024&l=967da43c58

  18. Gravatar 18 JW said at 3:18 am on June 3rd, 2010:

    I am compelled by unseen forces(curiosity) to continue!

  19. Gravatar 19 suthi picotte said at 4:49 pm on June 3rd, 2010:

    holy batman!! i love it! you guys did an awesome job; i can’t wait to see the next one!

  20. Gravatar 20 Peaches said at 10:20 pm on June 3rd, 2010:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DavAQaQ0gPk

  21. Gravatar 21 Lesley said at 11:38 pm on June 3rd, 2010:

    I hope this will get me a passing grade!:
    http://lezzy-cat.deviantart.com/art/Lined-Rose-166356957

    And because we all know how much teachers like it when you show your work… http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/lezzy-cat/art%20shtuf/lined-rose.jpg

  22. Gravatar 22 Kari said at 1:36 am on June 4th, 2010:

    I was operating under the impression that Cambodian orphans drew all your straight lines.

    (And as soon as I aquire the proper brush, I will post a video of my progress.)

  23. Gravatar 23 Reyana said at 1:58 am on June 4th, 2010:

    This is my first lesson ever painting which is obvious…lol. I’m having fun though and I feel very priveleged to be taught by the Tutor. I look forward to the next lesson!

    http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll26/rk_nalani/The%20Tutor/112.jpg

  24. Gravatar 24 Rachel said at 2:31 am on June 4th, 2010:

    I will begin my homework at once tutor! I’m honored to learn from you.

  25. Gravatar 25 Alex (Cheesewizz) said at 3:51 am on June 4th, 2010:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQycVblH8Fw

  26. Gravatar 26 Susie said at 6:41 am on June 4th, 2010:

    I tried my best!! Vid can be seen here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnwqTv_4ebg

    X-/ *hides*

  27. Gravatar 27 Patricia said at 6:50 am on June 4th, 2010:

    I’m Patricia And this is painting a still life with “The Tutor”

    http://tinyurl.com/39a4433

  28. Gravatar 28 Jenn said at 12:53 pm on June 4th, 2010:

    If it will please the Tutor…sadly I don’t possess a video camera, but I do what I can…

    http://i49.tinypic.com/116thco.jpg

  29. Gravatar 29 Elizabeth Ann said at 3:55 pm on June 4th, 2010:

    Apologies Tutor, but my relatives’ spawn got into my room and left my video camera looking like the police photos of Mary Kelly so it’s photos only for now.

    http://elizabethunseelie.deviantart.com/art/Lesson-1-166426424

  30. Gravatar 30 Cassie said at 4:32 pm on June 4th, 2010:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iCZ19UaAX8

    Well here’s is my video, Tutor.

  31. Gravatar 31 Rachel said at 6:32 pm on June 4th, 2010:

    This is me practicing in lines. A finished work soon to come!

    http://tinyurl.com/38gr2dv

  32. Gravatar 32 Hollie and Chantal! said at 5:50 am on June 5th, 2010:

    Sorry tutor but don’t have a video recorder!
    Straight lines are harder than they appear :)
    Can’t wait till next lesson
    http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=178477&id=632862723

  33. Gravatar 33 Abbie said at 8:33 am on June 5th, 2010:

    Keeping it simple this time Sir, seeing as last time I painted I was using my fingers, and there was a nap time involved…

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rodf7v7LFg

  34. Gravatar 34 MargoLeiser said at 2:53 pm on June 5th, 2010:

    I am really excited about learning from the “master”. Peace, Margo

  35. Gravatar 35 Kyah (Little One) said at 7:36 pm on June 5th, 2010:

    Not the best with paint…. Pencil is really my thing, but it’s good to explore other mediums….At least my lines are more or less straight. ^^;;

    http://sqwarrior-empress.deviantart.com/#/d2r654r

  36. Gravatar 36 Courtney said at 11:14 pm on June 5th, 2010:

    OKAY FOR REALS THIS TIME: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZJWqZAF1Lo

  37. Gravatar 37 Red Queen said at 3:25 pm on June 6th, 2010:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYhtPUMd6t8

  38. Gravatar 38 v said at 3:38 pm on June 6th, 2010:

    my *homework* is humbly submitted along with the red queen.

  39. Gravatar 39 Alexie Star said at 10:27 pm on June 6th, 2010:

    Will this piece for lesson one be used throughout the course or used again? Are the lines the art or is it ment to frame the object that we will be working on later?

  40. Gravatar 40 The Tutor said at 11:15 pm on June 6th, 2010:

    Hello Students,
    Some of you had questions about lesson one’s homework assignment. In response, I’ve added a “Homework” link to the top of the lesson plan to better delineate the course and the lesson exercises.

    ~The Tutor

  41. Gravatar 41 Test_subj said at 11:45 pm on June 6th, 2010:

    I have completed lesson 1.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmhqkXr5Jcw
    My finger hurts.

  42. Gravatar 42 Lorrie said at 1:36 am on June 7th, 2010:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EupELFeYlS4&feature=watch_response

  43. Gravatar 43 Rachel said at 2:08 am on June 7th, 2010:

    My finished work :) Straight line flower

    http://tinyurl.com/3aocqxp

  44. Gravatar 44 Cathleen said at 4:32 am on June 7th, 2010:

    Lesson 1

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R7xqUVn6bM

  45. Gravatar 45 Firekrys aka Krys said at 7:13 am on June 7th, 2010:

    Here’s my homework for Lesson One.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwMkxynLL8Y

  46. Gravatar 46 BG said at 5:27 pm on June 7th, 2010:

    since i did it wrong last time and ive changed it up a bit
    My name is carissa and this is mny lesson one submission
    http://babygoth666.deviantart.com/art/Lesson-one-166480242
    http://babygoth666.deviantart.com/art/Lesson-1-166803837

    chances are ill keep getting ideas and adding stuff to it as this goes along.

    see late at night i get bored and my mind goes wonky and this is what happened…not really finished but i dont have the colour i want and i cant get it until sometime tomorrow http://babygoth666.deviantart.com/#/d2rcvfj

  47. Gravatar 47 Stephanie said at 12:24 am on June 8th, 2010:

    Here is The Homework for Lesson 1

    http://xrandomxdoodlezx.deviantart.com/art/Homework-166850716

  48. Gravatar 48 Anaesthesia said at 1:11 am on June 8th, 2010:

    Here’s my homework.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC7uCsVCyBw

    - Meredith a.k.a. Anaesthesia

  49. Gravatar 49 Arielle said at 2:29 am on June 8th, 2010:

    This promises to be a very entertaining and enlightening event! Unfortunately, a summer full of doctor’s appointments and future preparations for my own schooling, along with a severe lack of artistic talent, will prevent me from partaking. However, I wish everyone the best of luck with their artwork and creative growth, and will still eagerly follow all video tutorials. From the entries that have already been posted, the pupils that will be attending already have an abundance of artistic ability and vast imagination, which will make it all the more exciting to follow!

  50. Gravatar 50 Yvette said at 4:00 am on June 8th, 2010:

    I have been a naughty pupil. First week of homework and I ran away to LA to a premiere party before I did my assignment.
    I was not sure how I was going to pull it together. Then something seemingly unrelated happened proving that I am again Karma’s Bitch. I must learn not to tease my daughter, as the resulting falling and injuring are never fun. So from my injuries came my motivation and the following video:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voHJB4aqKZ8

  51. Gravatar 51 Sarah said at 6:27 am on June 8th, 2010:

    Good thing you are on PST or this would be late! Sorry about the audio delay…technical difficulties…. Looking forward to the next lesson tomorrow!!! TUTOR YOU ROCK!!!

  52. Gravatar 52 Sarah said at 6:31 am on June 8th, 2010:

    Just in case last post didn’t have a good link, I will put this one up too…. I hope one of them works!
    http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=123428061029591

  53. Gravatar 53 The Tutor's Lesson Plan » Blog Archive » Lesson II: Sharpening Our Pencil said at 7:12 am on June 8th, 2010:

    [...] of Lesson I.  This pleases The Tutor.  I invite you all to take a moment and check out the artwork created by your brave and talented classmates.  In this class, we will be supportive of each [...]

  54. Gravatar 54 Anaesthesia said at 11:55 am on June 8th, 2010:

    F U YouTube.

    Let’s try this again. ¬_¬

    Here’s my homework.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebqSWzxpFMc

    - Meredith a.k.a. Anaesthesia

  55. Gravatar 55 Sanyeliz said at 3:04 pm on June 8th, 2010:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxmtnym8_hM

  56. Gravatar 56 Savanah said at 5:29 pm on June 8th, 2010:

    Grr, youtube wouldn’t let me upload it for a while. Sorry Tutor, heres my homework…

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TACBQujgxg

  57. Gravatar 57 Johanna said at 5:52 pm on June 8th, 2010:

    Pardon the late enrollment Tutor; here is my homework for Lesson One. http://www.johannalonn.com/thetutor.html

  58. Gravatar 58 Emma @Occultette said at 8:43 pm on June 8th, 2010:

    I’m sorry, I overslept! I blame this unholy midnight sun.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8w4XExWKMw

  59. Gravatar 59 sarah said at 9:44 pm on June 8th, 2010:

    http://heartlessromantic92.deviantart.com/#/d2redsv

    Looking at other’s, mine is kind of boring, but here’s lesson 1.

  60. Gravatar 60 Erin Atkinson said at 9:55 pm on June 8th, 2010:

    this is my video respoooonse :D

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFKPWfHbaqM

  61. Gravatar 61 Caitlin said at 1:39 am on June 9th, 2010:

    This is a link to my photobucket account. The first picture is my supplies: blank canvas paper, medium brush, and watercolors. The second is my test trial I guess you could say. The first six lines are when I held the ruler below my hand and the last is without the ruler because I wanted to see how shaky my hands are. :D
    All of my ‘homework’ is going to be in the same album, so bear with me T.

    http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/Johnnys_girl494/Lessons/

  62. Gravatar 62 Fire said at 2:26 am on June 9th, 2010:

    Oh man, I am sooo late for class…”Lesson I”! And as far as the homework goes…uh, Satan’s devil dogs ate it. My apologies Tutor, Master… but when one of those spawns want something, you let ‘em have it.

  63. Gravatar 63 Nicole said at 2:33 am on June 9th, 2010:

    Sorry it is late, my dog ate my homework, therefore I had to do it again. :(

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_efCHfOsVbQ

  64. Gravatar 64 Megan said at 2:52 am on June 9th, 2010:

    Sorry that my homework is a week late, I only enrolled in the class today (or my chimpanzee ate my homework, whichever excuse you prefer) :)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slcvqAtvZmQ

  65. Gravatar 65 Elisabeth Evans said at 3:32 am on June 9th, 2010:

    Hello! I just copied the link to my youtube video in my website bank above incase it doesn’t work on your video responses because we all know that technology cannot be relied on at all times. But we can rely on you right Tutor? ;)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExbWkkfY_-M

  66. Gravatar 66 christina said at 7:23 am on June 9th, 2010:

    Its late. Feel free to punish me.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYPPTaBsZkw

  67. Gravatar 67 Cathy said at 9:05 am on June 9th, 2010:

    G-day! I’m Cathy, your exchange student from Australia! I’m sorry that my first lesson is late….I had a slight problem with my host family. Everything is sorted you now, although I’m still gettting used to some of our cultural differences. My room in the Attic looks a little like torture chamber, but I am assured that all houses use whips to chase pests from the house. I’m still confused as to what the chains are for but…. to each their own! :) Homework will be forthcoming. xoxo

  68. Gravatar 68 The Masked Artist Jennifer said at 9:24 pm on June 9th, 2010:

    Hello Tutor :)
    Nice To Meet You. The Masked Artist Here :) . I Must Apologize For The Lateness Of My Work After Finding Out About The Course Late. I Hope You Like My Work And My Different Style :)
    Thank You
    The Masked Artist

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWepA5gQUmE

  69. Gravatar 69 Charly said at 9:29 pm on June 9th, 2010:

    my deepest apologies on how late my homework is. it’s been a wretched time trying to find supplies, but at least it’s done, right? [=

    http://medicate-immediately.deviantart.com/#/d2rgttp

    http://medicate-immediately.deviantart.com/#/d2rgtxs

  70. Gravatar 70 Madison said at 11:07 pm on June 9th, 2010:

    After multiple failed attempts at trying to edit the video I made, I decided just to scan it and put it in here. I have so learned that I am an artist, not a bloody filmographer >.< So, without further ado: http://s909.photobucket.com/albums/ac297/MadisonKocherigin/The%20Tutor/

  71. Gravatar 71 Miranda Angelic said at 1:48 am on June 10th, 2010:

    I am sorry my first homework assignment is late, Tutor. But I’m afraid this basement does not get great WiFi signals…

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pC3WQWiOM4

  72. Gravatar 72 Laura said at 1:49 am on June 10th, 2010:

    Dearest Tutor,

    I am truly sorry that my homework is late. Please feel free to reduce my grade or dole out other punishments as you see fit.

    Please accept my humble response to our assignment.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKDDitCcPSI

  73. Gravatar 73 Jan said at 11:15 am on June 10th, 2010:

    Better late than never. Here’s my homework, sir.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfNtA0uRY7o

  74. Gravatar 74 Donovan said at 9:12 pm on June 10th, 2010:

    Lesson: Drawing a straight line…
    Turning in: mostly straight lines…
    (lets see if my pic. shows up this time).

    http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=139845432&albumID=2590244&imageID=45146347

  75. Gravatar 75 Kirky said at 10:28 pm on June 10th, 2010:

    Sorry I’m tardy for class, but I’ve done my homework!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeIgiYWfusQ

  76. Gravatar 76 Zaraphel said at 12:51 am on June 11th, 2010:

    Terribly sorry that this is so late Tutor:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfzaQ7cSR8M

  77. Gravatar 77 Elquinjena said at 6:41 am on June 11th, 2010:

    Tudor,
    I only learned of your classes this past Tuesday.
    Here is my homework, and I promise that my next one will be turned in on time.
    *with hands together, bows to you*

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0ht-DH7gYQ

  78. Gravatar 78 Johnna said at 12:30 am on June 12th, 2010:

    Sorry my homework is late.. but i was rather busy watching porn. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lFB1CgWcm4&feature=channel

  79. Gravatar 79 xOAndreaOx said at 4:27 am on June 12th, 2010:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4DGgEtw84E

    Lesson one HW DONE

  80. Gravatar 80 Savanah Cystal said at 5:01 am on June 12th, 2010:

    I am so sorry its late tutor :/ , i just found out about the lessons. here is my work.

    http://slytherin-savanah.deviantart.com/gallery/#_featured

    My work will be on time from now on(:

  81. Gravatar 81 Christine said at 8:52 pm on June 12th, 2010:

    Sorry this is so late! I spent days making a video that Youtube and Facebook won’t take. I found out the file was apparently useless about 15 minutes ago. Here’s the end result: http://mystpixi.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2ro6jr

  82. Gravatar 82 Samantha Iacampo said at 2:56 am on June 14th, 2010:

    sooo… i know its a lot late, but i just started today
    http://tinyurl.com/297ytb9

    lots of random stuff to go along with it… and lets see… oh yeah,my lines…. done as my Tutor instructed

  83. Gravatar 83 Quinn C. said at 9:59 pm on June 14th, 2010:

    Sorry my homework is very late :( but here it is. http://s652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/graverobber_lover_123/?action=view&current=TheTutor002.jpg&newest=1

  84. Gravatar 84 Morgana said at 11:53 pm on June 14th, 2010:

    Sorry for the delay sir, late enrollment.

    http://s1018.photobucket.com/albums/af306/maighdean_mhara13/Painting%20A%20Still%20Life%20With%20Terrance%20Zdunich/?action=view&current=Hmwk1.jpg&newest=1

  85. Gravatar 85 Jessica said at 12:32 am on June 15th, 2010:

    http://guillotinemorbid.deviantart.com/art/lesson-1-167681156

    sorry its so late, and rushed… i promise to do better in the future, sir

  86. Gravatar 86 Alexie Star said at 3:20 am on June 15th, 2010:

    I dont have a video Camera, but I took pictures. Here is the set taken from this first lesson.

    http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff221/SDiamond1/Painting%20a%20Straight%20line%20with%20the%20Tutor/

  87. Gravatar 87 Alexie Star said at 3:32 am on June 15th, 2010:

    Tutor,
    I did not realize that a straight line could be this hard. It was especially difficult when not using the straight edge against the paper. But I found out why it is best to use your technique on my test page, getting paint all over your straight edge and then setting it down on your canvas makes for a messy smudged canvas. Mine isn’t exactly what I wanted, but I am sure I will get better with time. Now off to sharpen my pencil!

  88. Gravatar 88 Kirathaune said at 4:31 am on June 15th, 2010:

    Here is my homework, Sir:

    http://s931.photobucket.com/albums/ad153/kirathaune/Lessons/?action=view&current=LessonOne.jpg

    I call it “Out, Damned Line!”

  89. Gravatar 89 Libby said at 6:16 am on June 15th, 2010:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQdbRgMqPz4

    I really can’t believe how much fun I am having with this! I painted 10 pages of lines before recording this video.

  90. Gravatar 90 Spudzy of Amber's Sweets said at 8:33 am on June 15th, 2010:

    I hope the Tutor is not displeased… I have only just started, and am rushing to do all past homework… When my computer crashed. I cannot post any pictures from my phone :( I will turn in all homework assignments as soon as this problem is fixed! I’m sorry dearest Tutor, I am trying my hardest.

    - Spudzy ~12 year old Artist in waiting~

  91. Gravatar 91 Acid said at 11:42 pm on June 15th, 2010:

    Okay so finally here is my first assignment!
    I’m sorry it is late, but I just got my paint! The next assignments will be on time I swear it! :D

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTGA7W226uQ

  92. Gravatar 92 Spenser said at 7:17 pm on June 17th, 2010:

    The straight line was a little but after an hour of trying I did it!

  93. Gravatar 93 Jdoe said at 2:35 am on June 18th, 2010:

    http://nojohndoe.blogspot.com/2010/06/i-am-drwing-straght-line-wthe-tutr.html

  94. Gravatar 94 Zigan Andrews said at 7:09 pm on June 18th, 2010:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxr7LZygv7E

    My homework for the first lesson. Sorry it’s late, I just enrolled last night. I’ll get right to lesson two next.

  95. Gravatar 95 bg said at 5:59 am on June 21st, 2010:

    i know we’re into lesson 3 but i finally got the paint i wanted to use to completly finish it http://babygoth666.deviantart.com/art/lesson-1-168425903
    picture taken with my phone since i still dont know where my camera is….the goblins took it

  96. Gravatar 96 Bonnie said at 6:50 pm on June 21st, 2010:

    I beg your indulgence concerning my lateness, Tutor; my father had to undergo surgery for a valve to be repaired in his heart and I’ve been caring for him twenty-four hours a day. Here are my straight lines for your viewing pleasure and the homework for Lesson Two should be up in good time.

    http://filledemarius.deviantart.com/art/Lesson-One-168482613

    I hope that you enjoy it.

  97. Gravatar 97 Chrystalyn said at 12:20 am on June 22nd, 2010:

    Lessons One through Three.

    http://tinyurl.com/2c8z3fq

  98. Gravatar 98 Cathy said at 9:55 am on June 22nd, 2010:

    G-Day Tutor!! Here is Lesson 1 (finally).
    Now, was that supposed to be Your straight line, or My straight line?? ;)
    http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=179555&id=577562016#!/album.php?aid=179555&id=577562016

  99. Gravatar 99 Hannah (misterquark) said at 12:53 pm on June 23rd, 2010:

    Hi
    sorry for the late homework (late is better than never right???!)

    Hannah (with the help of The Masked Artist Jennifer)

    http://my.deviantart.com/messages/#/d2sfgfg

  100. Gravatar 100 Lindsey (AkabaneKuroudoukun) said at 12:51 am on June 25th, 2010:

    Here’s my homework~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnSv4Ik-VxA

    Guaranteed on time from now on. ^_^

  101. Gravatar 101 Katwood92 said at 3:41 pm on June 29th, 2010:

    And I thought I was done playing catch up.
    Here’s my homework: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxR4ouWrFl8

  102. Gravatar 102 Rachael said at 1:43 am on July 3rd, 2010:

    Sorry this is so late. I havn’t had any time to sit and do this till now. Can I get partial credit?

    Homework http://eternalpeacealone.deviantart.com/art/The-Tutor-lesson-I-169858121

  103. Gravatar 103 Lauren said at 5:17 am on July 12th, 2010:

    Hello Tutor and fellow classmates!!

    My name is Lauren Jay and I’m learning how to paint a straight line with The Tutor :)

    I’ve enrolled late so here i am catching up on all the classes i’ve missed!

    My first submission of Homework for lesson 1!

    http://perfectcolourchaos.deviantart.com/art/Lesson-I-170985494

    See you next week!

  104. Gravatar 104 Chris said at 9:42 pm on July 12th, 2010:

    Sorry for lateness and will accept the relevant punishment.

    http://ithinkimchris.deviantart.com/art/Lesson-5-171065484#/d2tuipw

  105. Gravatar 105 Mandie S said at 7:12 pm on July 16th, 2010:

    This is me painting a straight line with The Tutor
    I know my assignment is very late my apologies punish me if you must

    http://guiltymandie.deviantart.com/#/d2u541h

  106. Gravatar 106 Sarah said at 11:48 pm on July 16th, 2010:

    Terribly sorry for the lateness, I enrolled yesterday. As for the late enrollment, I’ve been having some medical problems that are being taken care of now.

    You said we’re allowed to be different so I hope this is acceptable.

    http://onelonelyday.deviantart.com/art/Lesson-I-171590082

  107. Gravatar 107 Lindsey C. G. "Little Moo" said at 8:37 am on July 18th, 2010:

    http://guiltyguiltymoo.deviantart.com/#/d2u9472

  108. Gravatar 108 Chi Briar said at 10:28 am on July 20th, 2010:

    My name is Chi Briar and this is my homework for lesson 1. I have made a picture entirely of straight lines.

    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=162882&id=100000869058084

    (Sorry it’s late. I just enrolled.)

  109. Gravatar 109 Lauren (KikyoCat) said at 6:11 am on July 28th, 2010:

    Dear Tutor,

    I’m terribly sorry about how late my homework is, I’ve been trying to think of how I could do this and finally decided to just go with drawing pictures (for now.. hehe surprises may happen at the end though.)

    I hope this will please you.
    I’ll catch up with the remaining assignments as soon as I can, sir!

    http://kikyocat.deviantart.com/art/Lesson-One-With-The-Tutor-173026840

    Thank you for your patience, Tutor.

    - Lauren (KikyoCat)

  110. Gravatar 110 Amanda M. said at 7:55 am on July 29th, 2010:

    Here’s my homework. Sorry for the late enrollment. I’m about halfway caught up, and should be completely by the next lesson :)

    http://invertedgirl.deviantart.com/#/d2v3kh4

    http://invertedgirl.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2v3keq

  111. Gravatar 111 Marissa M. said at 4:00 am on July 31st, 2010:

    Here is my homework for Lesson I. I am pretty much all caught up. I am a dedicated student, trust me I would not lie to my beloved Tutor.

    http://girllunar.deviantart.com/#/d2v8p64

    http://girllunar.deviantart.com/#/d2v8p64

  112. Gravatar 112 Krystal W. said at 5:18 am on July 31st, 2010:

    This is gonna be fun! http://xxmazoxx.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2v8tkg

  113. Gravatar 113 Krystal W. said at 5:20 am on July 31st, 2010:

    woopsie didnt work wrong link

    http://xxmazoxx.deviantart.com/art/The-Tutor-lesson-I-173412016

  114. Gravatar 114 Marissa M. said at 5:23 pm on August 1st, 2010:

    again with the lack of a proper link. sorry.

    http://girllunar.deviantart.com/art/The-Tutor-Lesson-I-173406316

  115. Gravatar 115 Casey said at 9:25 am on August 4th, 2010:

    Lesson 1 completed!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE6PpALaI9A

  116. Gravatar 116 Lisette "ze redhead" said at 10:21 pm on August 10th, 2010:

    Ooops, we’re supposed to link you?…
    Let’s pretend, it has been done looong ago, Don’t check dates, don’t check dates o.O
    http://lisettetutorhomework.blogspot.com/2010/08/lesson-l-painting-straight-line-with.html

  117. Gravatar 117 Desiré said at 4:12 pm on August 11th, 2010:

    Here’s my first homework assignment! Jumping in late, but I’ll catch up.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SF6TwdSmAE

  118. Gravatar 118 The Tutor's Lesson Plan » Blog Archive » Lesson VII: Large to Small said at 2:02 am on August 17th, 2010:

    [...] For example, only 31% of you answered #7 correctly: When painting a straight line, to what degree should we angle our straightedge?  The most popular answer given was d.) 180°, which is not an angle at all (as far as our straightedges are concerned!).  180° is the equivalent of resting our straightedges flat against our drawing surfaces when the point of the exercise is to angle them so we can run the body of our paintbrushes along a raised edge.  Placing our rulers flat against the canvas will not only result in sloppy lines, but in messy straightedges covered in paint.  This information was originally outlined in Lesson I’s Lesson Plan. [...]

  119. Gravatar 119 Jessica Wilkinson said at 5:51 am on September 3rd, 2010:

    Lesson one: straight lines

    http://talashowl.deviantart.com/art/With-No-Place-to-Go-177861624

  120. Gravatar 120 redhead312 said at 9:17 pm on September 5th, 2010:

    Painting a Straight line with the Tudor. Sorry for the delay Tudor.

    http://redhead312.deviantart.com/art/Painting-a-Straight-line-178191490

  121. Gravatar 121 Jesse said at 11:51 pm on September 6th, 2010:

    I have done this assignment, but do not have a picture at the moment.
    I’ll take one eventually. Give me a day or two.

  122. Gravatar 122 Ambersweet said at 2:12 am on February 6th, 2011:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU_qAK7EJy8

    We know we’re uber late… XD

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