Drawing – Art Prof https://artprof.org Create & Critique Mon, 15 Apr 2024 02:12:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://artprof.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-AP_icon-32x32.png Drawing – Art Prof https://artprof.org 32 32 Liquid Charcoal Drawing https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/liquid-charcoal-drawing/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 22:08:06 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=17111 See Prof Lieu’s first reaction to Nitram & Schmincke Liquid Charcoals. Watch demos of how this liquid charcoal works on it’s own, and also in conjunction with compressed charcoal, erasers, and charcoal powder. See how to layer and build up a convincing likeness with a range of specific tools that fit this technique. Demo by […]

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]]> Portrait Drawing in Charcoal https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/charcoal/portrait-drawing-in-charcoal/ Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:59:57 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=15623 This technique shows a reductive method to charcoal drawing. The drawing begins with an even layer of grey, from which highlights are created with an eraser, and shadows are blocked in with charcoal. See how to layer and build up a convincing likeness with a range of specific tools that fit this technique. Demo by […]

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]]> Fan Art Draw Along https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/ink/fan-art-draw-along/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:03:06 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=15356 See how you can design fan art that will stand out from the crowd. Techniques demonstrated will be how to merge text and images as well as how to achieve your own personal interpretation while also capturing the subject’s character and personality. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster. Video Walkthrough Prof Lieu’s Tips […]

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]]> Drawing a Male Torso & Portrait in Soft Pastel https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/drawing-a-male-torso-portrait/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:38:40 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=11769 See step by step how to draw a male portrait in soft pastel and quick torso drawings with Clip Studio Paint. Techniques covered include how to block on the beginning of the drawing, how to emphasize lighting, and how to address color. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster. Video Walkthrough […]

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]]> Expressive Drawing Track https://artprof.org/learn/tracks/expressive-drawing-track/ Sat, 27 Aug 2022 16:54:38 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=10530 Drawing is more than fundamentals, it is an interpretation of the world through your lens as an artist. A drawing is capable of stimulating a visceral feeling, impacting the viewer emotionally, pique your curiosity, and more. Lesson 1 • Lesson 2 • Lesson 3Lesson 4 • Lesson 5 • Lesson 6 This track will broaden […]

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]]> Oil Pastel & Watercolor in Southern Utah https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/plein-air-watercolor-painting/ Sun, 03 Jul 2022 22:50:23 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=10115 See how to combine oil pastel and watercolor, painting plein air on site in Southern Utah. Techniques for how to layer the watercolor and oil pastels together to create the bark and textures of a tree, as well as the grass and forms of colored rocks are explained in depth. Demo and commentary by Art […]

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]]> Sketching Pastéis de Belém with Markers https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/sketching-pasteis-de-belem-with-markers/ Sat, 04 Jun 2022 19:59:58 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=9877 Pastéis de Belém inspires 2 artists: watch a marker drawing done on site in Lisbon, Portugal of these lovely egg custard tarts. the star dessert of the city! Using alcohol based markers, a bright, colorful marker drawing is shown from beginning to end. Drawing by Teaching Artist Cat Huang with commentary from Art Prof Clara […]

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]]> Sketching Elephants, Rhinos, Warthogs in Ink & Photoshop https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/sketching-elephants-rhinos-warthogs/ Sun, 10 Apr 2022 23:40:34 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=9488 See a drawing demo on how to quickly sketch elephants, rhinos, and warthogs. Tips for how to draw effective gesture drawings, by blocking out the biggest shapes first, and emphasizing the structure of the animal are explained and shown. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster. Video Walkthrough Prof Lieu’s Tips […]

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]]> Soft Pastel Tutorial: Female Portrait https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/soft-pastel-tutorial-female-portrait/ Sun, 13 Mar 2022 22:04:39 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=9031 See a soft pastel drawing demo on how to draw a portrait. Soft pastel techniques like blending, layering, and approaches to color are explained and shown. Tips for creating a convincing sense of lighting and form in the portrait are put forward in this drawing tutorial. Explained are ways on how to draw hair and […]

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]]> How to Draw Baby Hands in Soft Pastel & Photoshop https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/how-to-draw-baby-hands-in-soft-pastel/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:43:11 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=8861 See a drawing demo on how to draw baby hands. They are tricky to draw. Their anatomy is totally different from an adult’s hand! Tips for how to capture the volume and form of a baby hand, as well as how to articulate the lighting on the hand are explained. Demo by Art Prof Clara […]

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]]> How to Draw Profile Portraits in Charcoal & Photoshop https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/how-to-draw-profile-portraits/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 06:05:59 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=8302 See a drawing demo on how to draw a portrait in profile. Explained are tips for how to create a convincing portrayal of a profile, including what facial structures are important to emphasize. Techniques for rendering light and shadow to create a convincing portrait are discussed as well. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and […]

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]]> Soft Pastel Drawing: Table Setting https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/soft-pastel-drawing-table-setting/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:02:36 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=7976 This video is a step by step drawing demo of soft pastel techniques for drawing a scene of a table setting with a dish, napkins, and glasses. The development of the drawing is explained from scratch. Prof Lieu explains in depth the technical aspects of the drawing process and the creative decisions that are made […]

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]]> Drawing Female Portraits with Conté Crayon https://artprof.org/learn/drawing-portraits-with-conte-crayon/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:25:20 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=7952 Art Prof Clara Lieu demonstrates how to do drawings of a heads using Conté Crayon. Prof Lieu explains how sketch the essential bony structures of the skull, and then how to knock in big patches of tone to give the head mass and weight. Video Walkthrough Reference Photos Prof Lieu’s Tips In terms of capturing the gesture […]

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]]> How to Draw Arms in Charcoal & Photoshop https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/how-to-draw-arms/ Sun, 16 Jan 2022 19:12:22 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=7760 Get concrete tips and anatomy advice on how to draw arms in a convincing way. Arms have a complex structure of bones, ligaments, and muscles that can be challenging to figure out. This drawing tutorial provides specific landmarks to identify and how to put all the parts together to create a fluid drawing. Demo by […]

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]]> Colored Pencil: Drawing Monkey Bread https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/colored-pencil-drawing-monkey-bread/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 06:05:02 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=7738 See a drawing demo on how to draw monkey bread with colored pencil. Learn how to approach a scene with varied textures and layered patterns. Methods for using colored pencil include how to layer and build up color, how to choose what colors to create the sense of light in the scene, and more are […]

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]]> How to Draw Buildings & Architecture in Marker https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/how-to-draw-buildings-architecture/ Sun, 02 Jan 2022 18:50:46 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=7605 Watch this drawing demo and get concrete tips for how to approach drawing a building. This video shows you how to get started sketching architecture. A complicated subject with many details that can be intimidating. Techniques for how to capture the scale of buildings as well as how to articulate details are thoroughly explained. Demo […]

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]]> Colored Pencil Drawing: Sarah Bernhardt Cookies https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/still-life/colored-pencil-drawing-sarah-bernhardt-cookies/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:52:01 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=7521 See how to draw Sarah Bernhardt cookies with colored pencil! Drawing techniques of how to use several reference photos to create a number of thumbnail sketches in order to figure out the composition, and then transferring this to the final drawing are explained. Methods for using colored pencil include how to layer and build up […]

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]]> Colored Pencil Drawing: Sexy Bread https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/colored-pencil-drawing-sexy-bread/ Sun, 12 Dec 2021 20:13:40 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=7373 Who knew that there are bread rolls that wear lingerie! Watch this drawing demo of sexy bread rolls, showing how to draw with colored pencil and crayons on black watercolor paper. Techniques for drawing small details like the lace in the “bread lingerie” as well as showing the round form and saturated color of the […]

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]]> Anatomy & Figure Drawing TRACK https://artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/anatomy/figure-drawing-anatomy-track/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 23:26:04 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=7225 Learn the fundamentals of drawing the human figure by developing a base knowledge of human anatomy. Lesson 1 • Lesson 2 • Lesson 3Lesson 4 • Lesson 5 • Lesson 6 You’ll have the option to draw with either digital or traditional drawing media to explore the structures of the human figure, while developing skills in both quick […]

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]]> Drawing Curriculum 3: Prompts https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/drawing-curriculum-3-prompts/ Wed, 24 Nov 2021 02:34:53 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=7128 This video is part 3 in a Drawing Curriculum designed for self-taught artists. (Watch Part 1 & Part 2) This video is an overview of a diverse range of drawing exercises and prompts that you can use to foster your drawing skills. Quick warm up exercises, drawing prompts to get you started, and more challenging […]

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]]> Drawing a Skeleton Inside a Figure https://artprof.org/learn/drawing-a-skeleton-inside-a-figure/ Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:35:01 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6858 A great exercise for learning anatomy as an artist is drawing a skeleton inside a figure drawing. By drawing the skeleton as you draw the human figure, you are able to see the connections between the figure. Explained are the various bony landmarks, providing a fundamental understanding of how the skeletal structure in a figure […]

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]]> Pan Pastel Drawing: Baron Harkonnen https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/pan-pastel-drawing-baron-harkonnen/ Thu, 28 Oct 2021 04:37:20 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6660 See how to capture the dark personality of Baron Harkonnen in the 2021 Dune movie using PanPastel drawing techniques. Techniques for shading, blending, and creating a range of slick and smooth surfaces are explored in this tutorial. This tutorial also looks at how to render form in a convincing manner using a limited color scheme. […]

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]]> Ink Wash: Drawing Cats from The Electrical Life of Louis Wain https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/drawing-cats-from-the-electrical-life-of-louis-wain/ Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:33:49 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6591 Watch a demo on drawing cats from The Electrical Life of Louis Wain. Sketching techniques using sumi inks for capturing the personality and gesture of the cats in the film are explained, as well as how to build up a range of textures and volumes in the drawings. Explained in the video is how to […]

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]]> Draw a Skull Inside a Portrait https://artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/anatomy/draw-a-skull-inside-a-portrait/ Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:50:58 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6558 Drawing a skull inside a portrait is a terrific exercise to practice your anatomical understanding of a portrait. This video provides beginning to end, the entire process for building the skull structure into the portrait. Various techniques are explained, that can be used to build up three dimensional volume with colored pencil layering, blending, creating […]

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]]> How to Draw Clothing https://artprof.org/learn/how-to-draw-clothing/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:29:00 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6541 This seven part series demonstrates how to draw clothing, with each video focusing on a specific fold type. Each demo begins with a brief discussion of how each fold type behaves, as well as concrete tips for how to approach drawing the specific fold type. Discussions and drawing demos by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan […]

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]]> How to Draw Clothing: Moving Folds https://artprof.org/learn/how-to-draw-clothing-moving-folds/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:11:07 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6534 Watch a drawing demo on how to draw clothing, starting with a brief discussion to explain the different fold types. There are several different fold types: pipe fold, moving fold, half lock fold, dead fold, diaper fold, zig zag fold, and spiral fold. The drawing demo shows drawing techniques using Procreate and colored pencils on […]

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]]> Gesture Drawing: Sketching Horses in Conté Crayon & Marker https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/gesture-drawing-sketching-horses/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:40:27 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6521 This video shows drawing tips for how to do quick gesture drawings of horses. Techniques explained include how to capture the entire anatomy of the horse efficiently, and then how to build upon that gesture to create a convincing sense of movement and form. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Deepti Menon. […]

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]]> How to Draw Clothing: Diaper Folds https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/how-to-draw-clothing-diaper-folds/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:27:29 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6512 This video is a drawing demo and a brief discussion on how to draw clothing, focusing on the diaper fold. There are several different fold types: pipe fold, moving fold, half lock fold, dead fold, diaper fold, zig zag fold, and spiral fold. The draw demo shows techniques for drawing in Procreate and with colored […]

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]]> Drawing Curriculum 2: Techniques https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/drawing-curriculum-2-techniques/ Sun, 10 Oct 2021 15:32:07 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6475 This video is part 2 in a Drawing Curriculum designed for self-taught artists. (Watch Part 1 & Part 3) This video is an overview of the broad range of stylistic ways you can draw. This includes line drawings, tonal drawings, cross-hatched drawings, and more, using examples from art history and contemporary art. Discussion led by […]

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]]> How to Draw Clothing: Pipe Folds https://artprof.org/learn/how-to-draw-clothing-pipe-folds/ Fri, 08 Oct 2021 02:45:26 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6453 This demo is a drawing demo on how to draw clothing, starting out with a comprehensive explanation of the different fold types. These fold types include: pipe fold, moving fold, half lock fold, dead fold, diaper fold, zig zag fold, and spiral fold. The drawing demo shows Procreate and colored pencil techniques on how to […]

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]]> Mastercopies in Ballpoint Pen & Photoshop https://artprof.org/learn/mastercopies-in-ballpoint-pen/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 01:45:13 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6310 Creating a mastercopy of a historical drawing is an effective exercise for honing your drawing skills. This video is a hands on demo that provides tips for how to get started with a mastercopy. There is also a discussion that provides insight into the value doing a mastercopy can have to advance and strengthen your […]

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]]> Drawing Curriculum 1: Supplies https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/drawing-curriculum-1-supplies/ Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:57:30 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6250 This video is part 1 in a Drawing Curriculum designed for self-taught artists. (Watch Part 2 & Part 3) This discussion provides an insight into the immense range and types of drawing media: charcoal, colored pencils, graphite, erasers, pastels, pens, markers, scratchboard, inks, drawing surfaces, drawing accessories, smudging tools, surfaces, and sketchbooks. Discussion led by […]

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