I’ve taken everything I’ve learned over the years about painting and packed it into clear, straightforward lessons. No-nonsense and straight to the point, I show you exactly what I do, think about, and the concepts and techniques I use to make things appealing in painting.
Whether you’re just starting out, already experienced and looking to refine your skills, or curious to see how I personally approach things and share my unique insights, this course has something for everyone.
The Lesson Plan
Each lesson is designed to be approachable and immediately applicable to your work. I break down these core topics with depth and purpose and show you how I personally approach them.
1. Shapes & Value
– Intro
– Value Keys and Design
– Value Simplification
– Analyzing Master Paintings
– Analyzing My Own Works
– Checkerboarding
– Focal Points and Design
– Studying Shapes from References
– The Importance/Nuances of Silhouette
– Conveying Depth with Values
– Value Comps Demonstration
– Assignment
2. Shapes & Form
– Intro to Forms and Shapes
– Thinking in Primitive Forms
– Organic vs Mechanical
– Cast & Form Shadows
– Designing Your Own Forms
– Planar and Polygon Thinking
– Secret Shapes!
– Shapes and Form Demonstration
– Assignment
3. Color & Light
– Color Intro
– Basics and Color Relativity
– The Color Wheel
– Conveying Forms With Color
– Color Harmony
– Direct Light vs Ambient Light
– Color’s Intensity + Relationship With Value
– Broken Colors
– Assignment
4. Edges
– Intro to Edges
– Types of Edges and Brushes
– How Different Edges Feel
– Breaking the Silhouette & Lost Edges
– Analyzing Important Edges in Reference
– Edges in Master Paintings
– Analyzing More Master Paintings
– How I Apply Edges in My Own Works
– Interior Painting Demonstration
– Statue Painting Demonstration
– Assignment
Size:7.31 GB
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