Art Explora Academy vs DigitalPainting.School

Art Explora Academy is a free online platform for learning about art history and checking knowledge through quizzes. Its catalogue contains 11 thematic courses, each taking less than an hour, and the service is available on web, Android and iOS. A free account is required to access all content. Each course ends with a 12-question quiz, and at least 10 correct answers are needed to validate it. Completing all 11 courses leads to a certificate validated by Sorbonne University, though downloading or sharing the certificate requires a donation of at least €5. Learners can also explore videos, articles and podcasts in the media library. The platform includes progress tracking and offline access, and the maker’s site announces a mobile app. The Impressionist Adventure course was made in partnership with the Musée d’Orsay. Art Explora says it will not sell, rent, exchange or give away personal information; its privacy policy says site data is hosted and processed exclusively in France and that SSL secures exchanges with the site.

DigitalPainting.School is a web-based learning platform for digital painting, with free resources and courses covering specific subjects and tools. Free registration provides access to free courses and resources, as well as introductory chapters from paid courses. Listed topics include painting a character, matte painting, realistic materials, fantasy landscapes, and digital painting in Procreate. Course materials include video and, depending on the course, PSD or PNG files. The Procreate course lists more than 20 hours of video, exercises, downloadable Procreate files, and lifetime access. Programme indispensable — Partie 1 includes more than 60 hours of video, over 300 hours of exercises, and professional feedback. Its complete pack lists more than 170 hours of structured video, over 900 hours of exercises, and lifetime access. MégaPack covers six course areas, including digital painting, Blender, sculpting, and freelance content. Guided projects, instructor feedback, live classes, and progress tracking are also listed. The school was founded in 2016.