Tutorials:
I just found some wonderful resource books for drawing/painting/designing by Andrew Loomis...I thought I'd share these - free downloads in .pdf format, the entire books. Here's the link: http://escapefromillustrationisland.com/2010/01/07/free-andrew-loomis-art-intstruction-downloads/ There are 6 books, so far I've only read the first one, but his technique and observations are well worth your time whether you are a beginner or advanced. Mixed Media approach to portraits | ||||
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Exploring the creative portrait process using mixed media. Using Snape's portrait, I explain my process from inspiration > conception > execution > fnished artwork. click here for this Mixed Media article in .pdf format |
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Black & White Drawing |
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 David Schmitt, tattoos and attitude |
Tutorial using black and white charcoal pencils on neutral gray. This one shows my approach to drawing people with tattoos, as well as anatomy shading. Also shows how I create fabric textures. click here for this B&W tutorial in .pdf format) |
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 Frodo Baggins, portrait |
Black and white portrait of a young man - er hobbit. This updated version includes tips and techniques for eyes and lips using close-up detail images. Step by step photos of my drawing process, using white as well as black, techniques including gouache. The ideas presented here could be used for any black and white medium, as I am trying to show you how to see grayscale values in relation to one another. Techniques for each medium may vary. Charcoal on tinted ground.
• click here for the drawing tutorial in .pdf format |
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Tutorials: Oil Portraits |
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 Gandalf the Gray |
Oil portrait tutorial for older people, showing how to handle multiple light sources, wrinkles, lines and skin texture. Also grizzly beards, eyebrows and hair. Step by step photos show my painting process from start to finish, including my color palette, brushes, correcting mistakes, and some tips on shooting your artwork using a digital camera.
• click here for the oil painting tutorial in .pdf format |
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 Frodo approaches the Mirror of Galadriel |
Oil portrait tutorial using the Open Canvas technique. Step by step photos show my painting process from start to finish, including my color palette, brushes, materials used, and some tips on shooting your artwork using a digital camera.
• click here for the oil painting tutorial in .pdf format |
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 Alex Suarez, portrait |
Charcoal portrait of a man. This includes step by step photos of my drawing process, including my tools, some tips and tricks, also using white as well as black charcoal, techniques including gouache. Charcoal on tinted ground.
• click here for the drawing tutorial in .pdf format |
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