A digital painting study of a skull focused on simplifying forms, capturing lighting, and maintaining a loose, painterly style using broad strokes and mixer brushes.

The following pages are just a few examples of how I've approached the study of primitive forms. The reference pack is designed primarily for quick studies such as these. I encourage my students to strike a balance between speed and accuracy. It is generally more important to capture the effect of light on form efficiently, trying to understand key principals, than to spend hours copying every detail.