Media Summary: In the years I've studied drawing, "constructive Painters are not cameras. But if what you're striving for is realism, what is so different between an illustrator an a camera? In order to draw complicated shapes from your imagination, you'll first need to

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In the years I've studied drawing, "constructive Painters are not cameras. But if what you're striving for is realism, what is so different between an illustrator an a camera? In order to draw complicated shapes from your imagination, you'll first need to We're trained as children to think in terms of 'shape'. This is one of the things you have to overcome when learning to be an artist. Photo studies can seem overwhelming, especially if you choose a detailed image. In this three part mini-series, I'll argue that even ... Today we'll finish the three part mini-series by

As we continue to break down complex studies into simple steps, part 2 tackles the 'block in'. As you'll hear in the video, the block ... The human head is a challenging subject to capture. Especially when drawn from the imagination, the head is an extremely ... If I was only allowed to talk about one topic to a beginner digital painter, this would be it. In this second part of our werewolf drawing it's time to get detailed. With the 'manequin' drawing complete, I am able to confidently ... It's hard to be a beginner. This video aims to give a bit of perspective and encouragement. Additionally, it will help you avoid some ... Before you open up any software, or get out a sketch book, I want to do a quick demonstration. As I paint the spaceship, I want you ...

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Simplifying Form (CtrlPaint.com)

Simplifying Form (CtrlPaint.com)

In the years I've studied drawing, "constructive

Constructive Form Pt. 1.5 (CtrlPaint.com)

Constructive Form Pt. 1.5 (CtrlPaint.com)

In order to add details to a

Visual Simplification (CtrlPaint.com)

Visual Simplification (CtrlPaint.com)

Painters are not cameras. But if what you're striving for is realism, what is so different between an illustrator an a camera?

Constructive Form Pt. 1 (CtrlPaint.com)

Constructive Form Pt. 1 (CtrlPaint.com)

In order to draw complicated shapes from your imagination, you'll first need to

Form, Not Shape (CtrlPaint.com)

Form, Not Shape (CtrlPaint.com)

We're trained as children to think in terms of 'shape'. This is one of the things you have to overcome when learning to be an artist.

Simplifying Photo Studies Pt.1  (CtrlPaint.com)

Simplifying Photo Studies Pt.1 (CtrlPaint.com)

Photo studies can seem overwhelming, especially if you choose a detailed image. In this three part mini-series, I'll argue that even ...

Simplifying Photo Studies Pt.3  (CtrlPaint.com)

Simplifying Photo Studies Pt.3 (CtrlPaint.com)

Today we'll finish the three part mini-series by

Simplifying Photo Studies Pt.2  (CtrlPaint.com)

Simplifying Photo Studies Pt.2 (CtrlPaint.com)

As we continue to break down complex studies into simple steps, part 2 tackles the 'block in'. As you'll hear in the video, the block ...

Simplify the Head (CtrlPaint.com)

Simplify the Head (CtrlPaint.com)

The human head is a challenging subject to capture. Especially when drawn from the imagination, the head is an extremely ...

Form, Value, and Light (CtrlPaint.com)

Form, Value, and Light (CtrlPaint.com)

If I was only allowed to talk about one topic to a beginner digital painter, this would be it.

Constructive Form Pt. 2 (CtrlPaint.com)

Constructive Form Pt. 2 (CtrlPaint.com)

In this second part of our werewolf drawing it's time to get detailed. With the 'manequin' drawing complete, I am able to confidently ...

Being a Beginner (CtrlPaint.com)

Being a Beginner (CtrlPaint.com)

It's hard to be a beginner. This video aims to give a bit of perspective and encouragement. Additionally, it will help you avoid some ...

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Quick Demo (CtrlPaint.com)

Before you open up any software, or get out a sketch book, I want to do a quick demonstration. As I paint the spaceship, I want you ...