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Close vs FarClose vs Far
05:10
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Close vs Far
by Marshall Vandruff in The Perspective Course
Duration
5m 10s
Proximity changes your subject's appearance. Getting closer makes forms swell and open up, while moving away compresses and flattens them.
Demo 3 - Shadow Mapping - Level 2Demo 3 - Shadow Mapping - Level 2
16:18
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Demo 3 - Shadow Mapping - Level 2
by Stan Prokopenko in Drawing Basics
Duration
16m 18s
Let's invent shadows on a flat-lit arm. I'll imagine a light source, then map out the core and cast shadows to describe the underlying 3D forms.
Learning How to DrawLearning How to Draw
06:24
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Learning How to Draw
by Stan Prokopenko in Drawing Basics
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870K
Comments
173
Duration
6m 24s
Drawing is a visual language that can be learned just like any other language, and anyone can pick it up with the right guidance and practice.
Demo - Simplify Pear from ObservationDemo - Simplify Pear from Observation
24:58
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Demo - Simplify Pear from Observation
by Stan Prokopenko in Drawing Basics
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31K
Comments
2.4K
Duration
24m 58s
Here is my step-by-step demo on how to properly execute the first assignment for level 1 students.
Project - Simplify from ObservationProject - Simplify from Observation
05:36
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Project - Simplify from Observation
by Stan Prokopenko in Drawing Basics
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43K
Comments
7.1K
Duration
5m 36s
The first project of the Drawing Basics course is to challenge yourself to simplify the shapes, edges, and values of a pear or portrait from observation.
Project - Shadow MappingProject - Shadow Mapping
08:12
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Project - Shadow Mapping
by Stan Prokopenko in Drawing Basics
Views
10K
Comments
149
Duration
8m 12s
Give your drawings instant 3D form by mapping the edges of your shadows before you start rendering.
Project - Simplify to CSIProject - Simplify to CSI
04:37
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Project - Simplify to CSI
by Stan Prokopenko in Drawing Basics
Views
29K
Comments
4.3K
Duration
4m 37s
Here’s a project to help you avoid chicken scratch. We’re going to simplify our drawings to C curves, S curves, and straight lines.
Intro to Drawing BasicsIntro to Drawing Basics
09:09
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Intro to Drawing Basics
by Stan Prokopenko in Drawing Basics
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918K
Comments
583
Duration
9m 9s
In this video, I’ll give you an in depth look at what you’ll learn in my Drawing Basics course.
Project - Learning to Sketch from ObservationProject - Learning to Sketch from Observation
03:44
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Project - Learning to Sketch from Observation
by Stan Prokopenko in Drawing Basics
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17K
Comments
2.7K
Duration
3m 44s
In this project, we'll start learning how to sketch using simple loose lines.
Intro to LinesIntro to Lines
09:36
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Intro to Lines
by Stan Prokopenko in Drawing Basics
Views
465K
Comments
60
Duration
9m 36s
There is an endless number of ways to use lines as an artist, so let's jump in and take a look at the basics.
Warmup - MushroomsWarmup - Mushrooms
10:50
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Warmup - Mushrooms
by Stan Prokopenko in Drawing Basics
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20K
Comments
940
Duration
10m 50s
This warmup is a fun way to help you practice drawing ellipses.
Assignment - TrajectoryAssignment - Trajectory
06:54
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Assignment - Trajectory
by Marshall Vandruff in The Perspective Course
Comments
30
Duration
6m 54s
Learn the difference between zooming and physically moving closer to your subject.
Assignment - How to Draw With Depth and ProximityAssignment - How to Draw With Depth and Proximity
11:23
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Assignment - How to Draw With Depth and Proximity
by Marshall Vandruff in The Perspective Course
Views
62K
Comments
90
Duration
11m 23s
Learn how proximity and lens choices affect depth and composition in drawing.
Ultimate Guide to Sketchbooks and PaperUltimate Guide to Sketchbooks and Paper
13:38
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Ultimate Guide to Sketchbooks and Paper
by Stan Prokopenko in Drawing Basics
Views
454K
Comments
191
Duration
13m 38s
A beginner's guide to sketchbooks and paper! Learn about paper types, texture, weight, archivability, and common pitfalls.
How to Draw Confident Lines - The Tapered StrokeHow to Draw Confident Lines - The Tapered Stroke
04:38
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How to Draw Confident Lines - The Tapered Stroke
by Stan Prokopenko in Drawing Basics
Views
288K
Comments
169
Duration
4m 38s
Master the Tapered Stroke for confident line quality in your sketches! Learn how to construct complex shapes & add energy to your loose sketches.
How to Draw Accurate ProportionsHow to Draw Accurate Proportions
11:32
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How to Draw Accurate Proportions
by Stan Prokopenko in Drawing Basics
Views
994K
Comments
56
Duration
11m 32s
Learn how to practice to draw with accurate proportions by eyeballing, using various measuring methods, and self-critiquing for a fast feedback loop.
Demo - Learning to Sketch from ImaginationDemo - Learning to Sketch from Imagination
41:24
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Demo - Learning to Sketch from Imagination
by Stan Prokopenko in Drawing Basics
Views
377K
Comments
246
Duration
41m 24s
I demonstrate the sketching from imagination project. From studying the reference, to explorations, to final sketch.
Demo 2 - Shadow Mapping - Level 1Demo 2 - Shadow Mapping - Level 1
17:56
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Demo 2 - Shadow Mapping - Level 1
by Stan Prokopenko in Drawing Basics
Duration
17m 56s
Get a clear, step-by-step walkthrough of shadow mapping an arm with tricky details so you stop getting lost in details.
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