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Drawing and Painting

Digital Tutors Speed Painting Environment Concepts in Photoshop

Instructor: Eddie Russell
Runtime: 2h 27m
Level: Intermediate
Software used: Photoshop CS6
Video Format: FLV
Resolution: 1280×720
File Size: 1.24 GB
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When it comes to creating concept art for environments, the process doesn’t have to be a slow methodical one. In fact, when we do something as simple as setting a time limit for ourselves, something truly magical can happen.

Not only can we free ourselves of the burden having to create the perfect finished image in one attempt but we can also amass are large number of potential options very quickly. We will also learn that if an idea just isn’t panning out, we can quickly set it aside and move on without wasting time trying to make it work. Read more…

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Tutsplus Introduction to Digital Figure Drawing

Instructor: Kirk Nelson
Runtime: ~ 3 hours
Released: April 30, 2013
Video Format: MOV
Resolution: 1280×720
Size: 1.32 GB
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Whether you’re an artist or not, drawing the human body is a complex and difficult task. There are so many different shapes, sizes and proportions to consider that it can make your head spin. But it’s also a lot of fun if you know how to do it the right way, and that’s why Kirk Nelson is here. Read more…

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Tutsplus Digitial Portrait Drawing

Instructor: Kirk Nelson
Runtime: ~ 3 hours
Released: April 19, 2013
Video Format: MOV
Resolution: 1280×720
Size: 1.84 GB
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Art is not restricted to any medium, nor is digital drawing. It is a new trend in today’s technologically brilliant world that won’t go away any time soon. And in this course, Kirk Nelson will use Photoshop and take you through the process of digital portrait drawing where you will learn how to draw hair, facial features, Color illustration and much more! Read more…

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Digital Tutors Drawing Facial Features

Instructor: Danielle Iyer
Runtime: 1h 39m
Level: Intermediate
Software used: Photoshop CS4 or up
Video Format: FLV
Resolution: 1280×720
File Size: 424 MB
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In this series of lessons, we’ll learn how to draw various features of the face. For each part of the face, we will begin by learning about the anatomy and musculature that makes up that area. We’ll then move into the forms of that area that we need to keep in mind while we illustrate. Finally, we’ll build upon our anatomy and forms to create a finished result. Read more…

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Gnomon Workshop Anatomy Workshop Volume 5 Structure and Anatomy of the Human Torso

Author: Charles Hu
Released: Mar 2013
Format: MP4
Resolution: 1280×720
Duration: 182 minutes
Size: 5.38 GB
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This series of tutorials is focused on and titled Structure and Anatomy of the Human Torso. In a continuation of his previous lectures on human anatomy, figure artist Charles Hu approaches these lectures in the same fashion, beginning with a discussion on the primary skeletal structures making up the torso – the neck, spine, rib cage, pelvis and shoulder. After discussing the primary structures and proportions, he begins by breaking down the primary muscle groups, starting with the neck then working his way down to the shoulder, chest, and abdomen, before moving to the muscle groups of the back. Read more…

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Gnomon Workshop Anatomy Workshop Volume 4 Anatomy of the Human Head

Author: Charles Hu
Released: Mar 2013
Format: MP4
Resolution: 1280×720
Duration: 284 minutes
Size: 8.34 GB
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In this human anatomy tutorial titled Anatomy of the Human Head, figure artist Charles Hu provides an anatomical breakdown of the human head. Beginning with general proportions, planes and structural landmarks, Charles then demonstrates how to apply these principles with a series of life drawing exercises. In these three exercises – from Front, Side and ¾ View, he shows how to approach the lay-ins using the general proportions discussed previously. Read more…

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Gnomon Workshop Anatomy Workshop Volume 3 Skeletal Structure, Mechanics and Proportion

Author: Charles Hu
Released: March 21, 2013
Format: MP4
Resolution: 1280×720
Duration: 137 minutes
Size: 4.08 GB
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In this human anatomy tutorial series titled Skeletal Structure, Mechanics and Proportion, instructor Charles Hu will break down the human skeletal system in terms of how it relates to drawing a dynamic figure. Starting with basic proportion and structure, Charles breaks down the human skeleton into 9 primary structures: the head, shoulder, rib cage, spine, pelvis, arms, legs, hands and feet. Read more…

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ToonboxStudio Slim Male Characters

Author: Paris Christou
Duration: 4 hours
Software used: Autodesk Sketchbook Pro
Video Format: MOV
Resolution: 1280×720
File Size: 1.83 GB
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Learn how Paris Christou designs the “SLIM MALE CHARACTERS!” with over 4 Hours of video footage and commentary.

The Characters in this course are based on a young teenage Hero who works back stage at a theatre who then finds out that the Villain, “a crazy magician” has enslaved many bunny rabbits to pull out of a hat in every magic show he performs. Read more…

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Video Training

Author: Paris Christou
Duration: ~ 6 hours
Video Format: MOV
Resolution: 1280×740
File Size: 596 MB
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Have you always wanted to draw lovable animal cartoons?

In this 6 Hour Mega course you will learn how Animator and Illustrator Paris Christou takes a basic head shape and demonstrates and explains in detail the techniques he uses in Real Time on how to add basic shapes that form each individual animal feature to create Tons of Animal Characters! You will travel through different animal environments like the House pets, Farm animals, Forest animals, Jungle animals and even Sea creatures! Read more…

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Pluralsight Photoshop for Technical Drawings

Authored by: Dan Sullivan
Duration: 4h 58m
Level: Intermediate
Released: 3/29/2013
Video Format: WMV
Resolution: 1024×768
File Size: 0.99 BB
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Using Photoshop to create technical drawings.
Using the vector drawing capabilities of Photoshop to create drawing for explaining technical concepts. Read more…

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