Best Art YouTube Channels to Watch

If you’re a marketer looking to add some new ideas and inspiration to your creative roster, YouTube can be one of the most valuable resources at your disposal. With many inspiring art YouTube channels, it’s easy to find content tailored toward all kinds of tastes and individual styles. So if you’re on the lookout for some fresh creativity or a new art influencer to work with, our list of some of the best art YouTube channels is where you should start your search.

Best art YouTube channels inspiring others

Toniko Pantoja

As the founder of Brushtale Works Studio Inc., Toniko has become one of the most popular digital artists on YouTube with a channel full of his colorful creativity. The story artist, director, and hand-drawn animator has had the privilege of working with companies like Netflix, Dreamworks, Cartoon Network, and many more to showcase his incredible talents. His creativity excited more than 245k subscribers. 

Stan Prokopenko

Stan is arguably one of the most popular artists on YouTube, with more than 3.03M subscribers. Since 2012 he has used his channel to teach others the basics of drawing, digital painting, sketching and more. When he isn’t sharing his tutorials, he shares clips from his podcast, Draftsmen, that cover art-related topics.

Aaron Blaise

Aaron has been an artist his entire life and enjoys using his YouTube channel to share with others how to paint the natural world around us. The animation feature film director previously worked with Disney for 21 years and worked on popular films like “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” and “The Lion King.” His channel shows his impressive work and advice for aspiring artists.

Shibasaki

Shibasaki has one of YouTube’s most popular watercolor channels, sharing his incredible talent and passion for painting. With more than 1.62M subscribers, Shibasaki shares easy-to-follow tutorials that teach his subscribers exactly how to recreate landscapes independently. He also teaches others how to draw and shares unique Chinese mediums he enjoys using.

Lisa Clough — Lachri Fine Art

Since 2001, Lisa has been a full-time professional artist and teacher. She shares her knowledge on YouTube with more than 331K subscribers. From acrylic painting tutorials and pan-pastel videos to simple step-by-step painting explanations for beginners, Lisa fills her channel with all things art. 

Ethan Becker

Ethan is a talented animation artist that uses his channel to give general advice for artists of all skill levels. He offers free classes and art tips for more than 827K subscribers to enjoy. From his tips and tricks to common mistakes most students make, Ethan shares it all.

Alphonso Dunn 

Since 2011 Alphonso has dedicated his channel to teaching others everything he knows as an artist. His channel has caught the eyes of more than 837K subscribers, teaching them to deepen their understanding of drawing and giving tips on how to become great artists.

Mark Crilley

Mark is an artist who can draw anything. His talent for using his imagination and creating brilliant pieces and paintings has entertained more than 3.05M subscribers. Find videos on comics, animated characters and real-life illustrations of sea turtles on this channel.

Kelsey Rodriguez

While Kelsey uses her popular channel to share her talents and passions for creating art, she also uses her platform to explain to others the real-life financial struggles of being an artist and how to avoid them. From sharing honest posts about burnout to elaborating on tips for art YouTubers, Kelsey shares her wisdom and experiences with over 169K subscribers.

Sara Tepes

Sara is a freelance illustrator who works with traditional and digital media to bring her creativity to life for more than 424K subscribers. Her channel shares everything she has learned as an artist and advice for beginners. From guides on drawing female faces to ASMR sketches, Sara entertains many with her artistic talents.

Jazza 

If you are looking for an art channel full of speed-painting, tutorials and challenges that often include your favorite animated characters, Jazza has you covered. More than 6.31M subscribers see videos about crafting Pokemon toys, making unique Mario characters and mastering acrylic pouring.

Rosie Lam

As a student of 2D animation at Pratt Institue in New York, Rosie lives an exciting and artsy lifestyle that she showcases for more than 6.28K subscribers. She shares insights into life as an art student through weekly art school vlogs and the exciting projects.