The Illusion of Depth – Edge, Line, Cast Shadow and Paint Thickness
In this third part of the illusion of depth, we’ll look at how edges, lines, cast shadows, and paint thickness can be used to add depth to your drawings and paintings.
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The Illusion of Depth – Edge, Line, Cast Shadow and Paint Thickness
In this third part of the illusion of depth, we’ll look at how edges, lines, cast shadows, and paint thickness can be used to add depth to your drawings and paintings.
The Illusion of Depth – Perspective, Details and Overlapping Forms
In this second part of ‘The Illusion of Depth’ series, I cover perspective, converging lines, overlapping forms, foreshortening, scale and detail. Using shape related concepts to add depth to your artwork.
The Illusion of Depth – Contrast, Aerial Perspective and Form
In this first part of ‘The Illusion of Depth’ series, I cover contrast, atmospheric perspective / aerial perspective and form. Using color and value related concepts to add depth to your artwork.
How to Draw a Figure
Today I will be showing you guys how to draw a figure. This information was passed down to me through many generations of masters and took me an entire decade to master myself! It takes at least 10,000 hours to get the hang of this, so I suggest you start practicing now.
Creature Concept – Timelapse
This video is a timelapse of the drawing I did in my previous video, which was a critique of a creature concept by John Willis. After I posted that video I went back and made some changes based on critiques that you guys gave me.
Critique Session 2 – Creature Concept
In this critique session I redraw a creature concept design and talk about ways to improve on the drawing. Thank you John Willis for submitting your illustration for a critique.
Portrait Drawing with Graphite – Timelapse
20 hours 20 minutes sped up to 7 minutes. Graphite pencils on bristol paper. Watch for the huge finale!
The Basic Elements – Shape, Value, Color, Edge
Anything that you can see can be described with Shape, Edge, Value, and Color. Let’s go over these elements one by one.
Critique Session 1 – Scratchy textures, focal points, tones and 3d forms
In this first episode of the year I will critique your viewer submitted drawings. Just some honest constructive criticism. Discussing scratchy textures, focal points, tones, and 3d forms.
Jeff Watts Interviews Stan Prokopenko
Jeff sits down with Stan Prokopenko to discuss life as a fine artist and teacher at the Watts Atelier.
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