Forums, Blogs, Podcasts and Teachers
You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.

American entrepreneur and author

So what to you do if you don't have a lot of artists in your immediate family or friends?
You join various internet communities and build relationships!
Here's a list of blogs, podcasts and other forum like spaces you might want to make a habit of consuming.
I listen to atleast 1 hour long podcast every afternoon and always read interesting articles when something shows up. I also read things I hate or fear because my personal feelings should not get in the way of me expanding my horizon.


Podcasts
- SuggestedNationPodcast - Artists Tony Curanaj and Edward Minoff talk art
- The Collective Podcast
- The Savvy Painter
- ArtTactic
- Art Heroes
- Art Marketing
- The Abundant Artist
- Artist Helping Artists
- RadioLab
- 99%Invisible
Youtubers

- Sycra
- FZDSCHOOL
- Sarah Dietschy
- Jeff Watts
- Jazza
- Paul Klein
- Jaywalker Pictures
- Robin Clonts
- Leonardo Pereznieto
- Mark Crilley
- Sketchy Natalia
- Hyun
- KelogsLoops
- Peter Draws
- Coco Bee Art
- Mangaka
- Agnes Cecile
- Jerrys Artarama
- Chris Samba
- The Sea Rabbit
- Audra AuClair
Blogs


- LevelUp Facebook Community - submit your art for critique
- ArtBuddy - Find an accountability partner
- Sycra Forum - Find likeminded people
- Wetcanvas Forum - Find likeminded people
- TheArtColony Forum - Find likeminded people
- Deviant Art
- Artist Daily
- ArtRage
- Artist Forum (org)
- Artist Forum (com)
- Concept Art
- A Singular Creation
- Art Forum
- Vision Art Forum
In this article you will find the most highly recommended books, teachers and courses - free and paid to get better at your craft. I went on twitter and asked 100 talented artists which resources they would recommend for the beginner.
Teachers
- DrawSpace - Mostly Paid
- ParkaBlogs - Paid Tutorials
- Art Fundamentals - Drawabox redditor
- Proko - Free and Paid
- Sycra - Free
- Craftsy - Paid
- LevelUp - Free
- VitruvianStudio
- conceptdesignacad
- LivingArtsCentre
- Fantasio
- Michael Coffe
- Jeff Watts
- LevelUp interviews such Craig Mullins or Dave Rapoza are my favorite.