In the second video of the series I will go over the Loomis method as it is applied to the front view of the head.
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VIDEO – How to Draw the Head from Any Angle Part 1
August 17, 2012
In this video tutorial I’ll attempt to summarize Andrew Loomis’s approach to drawing the head. It’s a great method for drawing the head from various angles.
How to Draw Hair
March 22, 2010
Looking back at my tutorials on drawing the head, I realized that I covered individual features, but completely left out hair. This tutorial will is split into 3 parts: The Basics, Types of Hair, and a Step by Step drawing.
Painting “Noble Savage”
January 27, 2010
For this painting, I knew that the powerful value contrast was very important. I wanted to keep the colors muted (staying in the grey and brown range) and exaggerate the values. So I did a value comp in Photoshop [...]
Plein Air Tutorial – Focus on Design
December 9, 2009
One of the best things about painting a landscape is that it’s not a portrait. You have a lot more freedom to change shapes and move things around. As soon as I realized that I don’t have to get every shape the right size and in the right place, I loosened up and started designing my own shapes [...]
How to Make a Professional Portfolio for $10
September 6, 2009
During my preparation for the “Taste of Russia” Festival, I started looking into creative ways of displaying my portfolio. I decided that using a self-publishing company would be a great way of testing their services for when I decide to publish a book in the future [...]
How to Paint From a Black and White Photograph
August 1, 2009
Every now and then you might get that commission from someone who wants you to paint their father’s high school photo. Since you can’t rely on the reference for your colors, you’ll have to invent.
I wouldn’t jump into the painting and hope for the best. Something like this needs preparation, especially if it’s a commission [...]
How to Draw Ears
July 20, 2009
In this tutorial I will go over the parts of the ear and suggest an easy way to remember all these complex shapes. At the end, I will show a step by step of an ear drawing [...]
How to Draw Lips
July 6, 2009
I will cover the basic forms of the mouth, some anatomical information, and the key information about the minor planes. At the end, I will show a step by step drawing of the lips [...]
Choosing a Light Bulb for Your Art Studio
June 25, 2009
Lighting your studio properly is crucial for seeing colors accurately. When choosing a light bulb for your painting studio, consider the color, brightness, CRI rating, and type of bulb before buying [...]
