Today, I'd like to address one of the most common mistakes that new or young artists make when they start drawing animals: "Backward knee" syndrome. This is one simple tip, but if you haven't discovered it yet, it's going to make a world of difference. "Digitigrade" is an animal that walks on its digits, or toes. digitigrade animals include canines, felines, elephants, birds, dinosaurs and more. Humans,... Lees verder
Beter begrip van anatomie: Drawing realistic mouths
Someone recently shared this photoshop tutorial with me about "drawing realistic mouths". As impressive as the digital techniques they showcased were, I thought it could also serve as a wonderful illustration of facial anatomy. Watch the tutorial, then meet me below the embedded video for some discussion of the lessons we can take from it. https://www.youtube.com/embed/C5p1B2Z9hKQ?rel=0 The mouth... Lees verder
Verbetering van de techniek: Giving good critique
When to give critique Someone has asked you to critique their work? Wow! That must mean that they think you are talented, intelligent, and all around wonderful. Good on you! But hold on! As flattering as it is, don't automatically say yes. The person asking you for critique is someone actively looking to improve their work. They may be committed to practicing to improve in the problem areas that... Lees verder
Nieuws & aankondigingen: Share your experiences
If you have been using this site for two months or more and would like to volunteer to be interviewed for our blog, please get in touch with me! Lees verder
Verbetering van de techniek: Benefiting from critique
One of the hardest - and most important - skills for an artist to master is taking critique. It can sting to hear that there are flaws in your hard work, and the natural impulse is to shut down, become defensive, and try to explain away issues in the work as not your fault. A favorite refrain of people who are having trouble taking critique is "this was just a quick sketch." But no matter how... Lees verder
Medestudenten: Jeremy Gooch, freelance illustrator
An interview with a freelance illustrator and long time user of our gesture drawing tools. I hope his progress inspires you to keep working toward your artistic goals! Lees verder
Beter begrip van anatomie: Abdominal muscle tutorial from "The Punchline Is Machismo"
As a follow up to last week's reposting of http://thepunchlineismachismo.com's tutorial on the head and body, here's the second tutorial with a spotlight on the abdominal muscles and body type. Again, please direct your thanks to http://thepunchlineismachismo.com ... Lees verder
Medestudenten: Juan Grande, 24, aspiring comic artist
Juan Grande is a 24 year old artist. Born in Mexico, his family moved to Houston Texas when he was two years old, and there he lives to this day. He's now in his senior year at Houston Community College, working on earning his Associate degree in Applied Arts in Digital Gaming and Simulation. "I love everything and anything that has to do with art. I am an ARTIST!!" - Juan Grande Juan's mother... Lees verder
Beter begrip van anatomie: Muscle tutorial from "The Punchline is Machismo"
This tutorial comes from http://thepunchlineismachismo.com. It is PACKED with excellent information. Whatever your problem drawing area is, it's sure to have something for you. Lees verder
Beter begrip van anatomie: Proportions: measuring the human body against itself
This fantastic video from Merrillk is chock full of rules of thumbs that can help you keep your figures looking perfectly proportioned. From so much great advice, it's almost impossible not to find one or two tricks that fit your style of thinking and working. Lees verder