About Artyfactory

Who is Artyfactory?

Welcome to Artyfactory. www.artyfactory.com is an expanding collection of art lessons that were designed, illustrated and written by myself, John MacTaggart, a retired art teacher from Glasgow, Scotland. I graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 1974 and have more than thirty six years teaching experience at high school. Several years ago, I sat down with a library book to try to teach myself something about web design so that I could share my enthusiasm for art and design with a wider audience. Artyfactory is the result so far. I hope you enjoy it and find it helpful.

Artyfactory's Illustrated Lessons

Artyfactory places great importance on teaching art visually as opposed to verbally. I believe that artists teach themselves visually first and verbally second. Therefore, the visuals for each lesson are designed before the addition of any text. This ensures that they communicate the essence of the lesson in images alone. Step by step illustrations are used to capture the key stages of each lesson. I believe that concentrating on the visual appeal of the site enhances its usability for a wider audience. Although I emphasize the visual merits of Artyfactory, I also place great importance in the quality of the written content. All text and illustrations are created by me which assists the step by step explanation and demonstration of artistic techniques and ideas. This incremental approach gradually helps the user to form an understanding of the creative process. I also try to enhance the practical side of the work with appropriate background knowledge of its theme or some critical evaluation of the subject. The evolving Art Appreciation section of the site can be used to expand the context of many of our lessons.

Privacy Policy – Artyfactory.com

We’re committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect and use your data. This policy explains what information we gather, why we collect it, and how you can manage it.

What Information We Collect
We collect anonymous data to improve your experience:
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, device type, and referral source.
• Cookies: Used for analytics, ad personalization, and site functionality.
We do not collect personal information unless you choose to contact us directly.

Cookies & Advertising
Artyfactory uses:
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• Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior and improve site performance.
You can manage your cookie preferences anytime using the Cookie Declaration form at the bottom of each page.
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GDPR Compliance
If you're visiting from the EU or UK:
• You have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data we may hold.
• You can opt out of personalized ads and analytics tracking via our cookie settings.
• We only process data when there is a legitimate interest or your explicit consent.

External Links
Our site may link to other educational resources. We are not responsible for their privacy practices—please review their policies if you visit them.

Your Rights & Choices
• You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
• You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via this browser add-on.
• You can contact us anytime to ask about your data.

Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this policy, reach out to: ask@artyfactory.com

John MacTaggart