Teaches Spray-Painting & Abstract Art

Futura

Pioneering painter and street artist Futura has been making groundbreaking art for more than 50 years. In his first lesson, Futura discusses his opus, the Break Train, and welcomes you to his abstract universe.

Meet Your Instructor: Futura

There are no rules when it comes to abstract art. In this lesson, Futura describes his kinetic approach to painting and reveals a brand-new piece called TEMPO TANTRUM that incorporates all the skills you will learn in the class.

The School of Abstraction

Futura shows off a graffiti writer’s primary tool: the spray can. Learn how to use the four levels of spray-can fullness and nozzles to gain greater control of your spray.

Spray Paint Mechanics 

Learn about different types of canvases and find out how to achieve one of Futura’s signature techniques by manipulating the fabric of a canvas.

Working With Canvas

Futura uses a series of kinetic movements to demonstrate the can-control techniques that form the foundation of spray-painting.

Can-Control Techniques

You can use anything as a paint brush—even pieces of cardboard. Futura shows you how to see possibility in nontraditional objects, tools, and surfaces.

Using Unconventional Tools

Futura’s alien-inspired characters have taken his art around the world. Follow along with two character-drawing exercises, and let him show you how to draw characters full of personality.

Create Your Own Characters

Turning your products into art gives them a new life. Futura reveals his product design checklist and shares how he designed the coveted Nike “FLOM” (For Love or Money) high-tops and his unique art car for BMW.

Designing Products

Relationship-building is a key part of working with brands. Learn about Futura’s collaborations with Virgil Abloh’s Off-White and the Noguchi Museum.

Collaborating With Brands

Paint along with Futura as he explores color choice, composition, and coverage in a multicanvas painting.

Color and Composition 

Building on his triptych, Futura shows you how to create depth through layering detail elements and adding acrylic paint.

Detail and Dimension

Your tag, your logo, or even your handwriting can be visual ways to express your identity. Learn about the evolution of Futura’s tag and how to see your signature as a work of art.

The Signature as Art

Futura discusses the art of painting in public, encourages you to see your community as a canvas, and inspires you to make your mark.

Art in Public Spaces

From creating your portfolio on social media to cultivating long-term supporters, Futura teaches you how to find the right consumers for your work.

Send Out Signals

Explore Lenny’s path to becoming Futura and get a deeper understanding of the street art movement.

Bonus: Becoming Futura

Futura Teaches Spray-Painting & Abstract Art

Art & Design

Paint, Design, or Create Art

Teaches Storytelling Through Portrait Photography

Tyler Mitchell

Tyler Mitchell Teaches Storytelling Through Portrait Photography

Teaches Buying and Selling Real Estate

Robert Reffkin

Robert Reffkin Teaches Buying and Selling Real Estate

Teaches Adventure Photography

Jimmy Chin

Jimmy Chin Teaches Adventure Photography

Teaches Building and Owning Your Personal Style

Karla Welch

Karla Welch Teaches Building and Owning Your Personal Style

A Documentary Film From Artist JR

Tehachapi

A Documentary by Artist JR

Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia Teach Creative Collaboration and Fashion

Laura Kim & Fernando Garcia

Teach Creative Collaboration and Fashion

Teaches Photography

Annie Leibovitz

Annie Leibovitz Teaches Photography

Teaches Graphic Design

David Carson

David Carson Teaches Graphic Design

Teaches Self-Expression and Authenticity

RuPaul

RuPaul Teaches Self-Expression and Authenticity

Teaches Interior Design

Kelly Wearstler

Kelly Wearstler Teaches Interior Design

Teaches Building a Fashion Brand

Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg Teaches Building a Fashion Brand

Teaches Art and Creativity

Jeff Koons

Jeff Koons Teaches Art and Creativity

Teaches Game Design and Theory

Will Wright

Will Wright Teaches Game Design and Theory

Teaches Design and Architecture

Frank Gehry

Frank Gehry Teaches Design and Architecture

Teaches Modeling Fundamentals

Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell Teaches Modeling Fundamentals

The Greatest of All Time

GOAT

Teaches Fashion Design

Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs Teaches Fashion Design

Teaches Turning Ideas Into Art 

Es Devlin

Teaches Turning Ideas Into Art

Es Devlin Teaches Turning Ideas Into Art 

Teaches Style for Everyone

Tan France

Tan France Teaches Style for Everyone

Teaches Creativity and Leadership

Anna Wintour

Anna Wintour Teaches Creativity and Leadership

Teaches Makeup and Beauty

Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown Teaches Makeup and Beauty

Corey Damen Jenkins

Corey Damen Jenkins Teaches Interior Design