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The Atelier Tier, Grisaille Sphere Painting, Refined Edition
This is the refined edition of the sphere painting in grisaille lesson. All of the important bits in less than half the time.By the way: Vimeo, my video hosting platform, has lately had some issues displaying videos across various devices (particularly ipads). If there is some trouble seeing thew vi...
The Atelier Tier, Grisaille Sphere Painting, Real Time
Here we go!!! Oil painting is a challenging craft to master and no other single project combines the skill you will need to master in a more simple and beginner friendly package than sphere painting.Materials are described in the 1st part of the video.Refined edition will be out soon.By the way: Vim...
The Atelier Tier, Value Mixing
This is a lesson that will prepare you for your sphere painting project. Super important stuff- get ready to finally learn to set up and use your palette effectively.By the way: Vimeo, my video hosting platform, has lately had some issues displaying videos across various devices (particularly ipads)...
Studio Sale (click on the image to see the works)
Working towards a lesson with coloured pencil and one about my alla prima technique meant making a LOT of head studies. I have selected the best of them to offer here.Some of them will be features in upcoming tutorials while a couple of others are already available to watch. In fact some are from li...
The Atelier Tier, Advanced Cast Drawing, Part 2, Every Mark
This video is totally silent and shows every single mark and erasure made to this drawing.Why you need this:A. You are a completist.B. You are wondering what I did to some exact part of the drawing.C. Visual ASMRD. You want a motivational visual aid to have on in the studio while you work on this dr...
How To Repurpose A Used Canvas
Sometimes I will start a painting and after some reflection decide that I don't want to move forward with it after all. The underpainting here is thin and has been well dried for a month or so. The canvas its-self is a very fine and expensive lead oil ground portrait linen- which is why I want t...
Coloured Pencil Portrait, Live Episode 33
See you there at 4pm Oslo time (9am NYC time).This will be a drawing that is a preparation for another alla prima painting.See you all there ;)
November News & Updates
So, November is a little bit crazy.1. Part 2 of advanced cast drawing, refined edition and the "every mark" versions are coming out.2. Volume 1 of the Bridgman For Beginners. This will be a downloadable lesson (Nov. 15th)3. I am having a studio sale- it's getting crowded in here. This wi...
The Atelier Tier, Advanced Cast Drawing, Part 2, Refined Edition
All of the vital information in half of the time!The due date for submitting your drawings for the group critique video is the 19th of November. Post your entries on the community section of my Patreon page.You don't have to be finished with your drawing to submit it for the group critique- all ...
Painting A Portrait- Alla Prima, Episode 32
Started this one last week and today we finish it off.See you there ;)
The Atelier Tier, Advanced Cast Drawing, Part 2
Today, November 1st @4pm Oslo time.I will be revealing all of the secrets about how to finish a drawing!Just kidding- there aren't secrets. But I will be telling you all that I know about finishing complex cast drawings.See you there.
Bridgman For Beginners, Vol. 1, Comes Out Nov 15th
This project is something that I have been working on for a while now and the 1st lesson is ready for release.So, why make a series like this? Bridgman's books are great... and SUPER complicated to understand if you are a beginner. This series of video lessons are what I wished I had when I was ...
Coloured Pencil Portrait Drawing, Live Ep. 30
See you all there- live drawing and Q&A session.
How To Sharpen Your Pencil
Looking for a way to sharpen your pencil that keeps is sharper longer and help your get into the "holes" of the paper? Here it is...
Live Episode 29, Cast Drawing
4pm Oslo Time, October 13thTrying my best to wrap this one up and talk with you all about cast drawing.
The Atelier Tier, Advanced Cast Drawing, Part 1, Every Mark
This video is totally silent and shows every single mark and erasure made to this drawing.Why you need this:Each stage of the drawing you are working on has specific drawing solutions.If you are having trouble figuring out what to do at a particular stage and can't find the answer in the tutoria...
The Atelier Tier, Advanced Cast Drawing, Part 1, Refined Edition
All the goods in half the time. It took a little bit longer to get this one out to you all but I am sure it will be worth it ;)The lesson notes are attached at the bottom of this post and here is a link to the post about how to prepare your paper.And here is a link to the source images of the St. An...
Livestream Episode 28
This is a purposfully provacative title, yes, but in my years as a teacher I have identified some common themes in the kinds of resistance students encounter. Along with that I also have some advice about dealing with it.Watch here or jump in on the youtube stream to submit your questions live.
The Atelier Tier, Advanced Cast Drawing, Part 1
The lesson notes are attached at the bottom of this post and here is a link to the post about how to prepare your paper.And here is a link to the source images of the St. Andrew cast.
Studying with Sargent, Group Crit. #1
UPDATE: Temporary workaround is sorted. The video is hosted through youtube for now and is playable on mobile or desktop.This is a SUPER rough cut of the group crit, Just wanted to. get it out sooner rather than later.I only hope that all the major slip ups are remover- apologies if any colorful lan...
Stretching & Toning Paper
UPDATE: Temporary workaround is sorted. The video is hosted through youtube for now and is playable on mobile or desktop.Here is the latest edition of my stretching videos- no it's not a yoga class ;)This on includes instructions on how to tone your paper with an ink wash as well.The lesson note...
Livestream Episode #27, Colored Pencil
September 22nd, 4pm Oslo time.I'll be chatting and answering questions as per usual. This See you all there.
Livestream, Episode 25, Alla Prima Head #2, 4pm Oslo Time
Today- Sept. 8thSee you there... or will I see you here? Either way, stop by and let's chat.Cheers,S
Livestream, Episode 24
I can't believe I am almost at 25! Hope the next one does the effort justice. See you all on Youtube next Wednesday at 4pm Oslo time.Since the model is a friend and colleague, rather than a professional model, you can feel free to use the source image to make a study but there will be rights res...
Studying With Sargent, Part 2, Refined Edition
Mostly all the good stuff in half the time. Hope you enjoy the refined edition.
Studying With Sargent, Part 2, Real Time
Here is the 1st pass in color and also a clear description of the materials in use. I know there is a lot of enthusiasm about this one so, HERE WE GO!Should we do a group critique on this stage? Let me know in the comments.
Patrick Byrnes, Sketch Tour
I've been sitting on this content for a while, and eventually it will be released to the public, but I wanted to share it with you all first.In it Patrick gets into his mindset for studying and understanding the visual world.Hot stuff!Hope you enjoy ;)
Eye of David, 3D Asset
Wow, this one has been a long time coming. I had a lot of trouble sorting out the settings on my 3D scanning app but the is the latest best version. I am going to keep trying and refining my technique but I think that for now this one will be useful.
Alla Prima Livestream, Ep.1, 4pm Oslo Time, Aug. 3rd
So this is a new discipline that I have been working on and I hope to eventually bring into my library of lessons here on Patreon.For now I will be live streaming the results of my practice.
Eye of David, Group Critique, Refined Edition
All the juicy critique info in half the time!
