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The Most Important Step In Your Process

Show Notes:

Season 2

342 - The Most Important Step In Your Process

This week Barb and John are talking about the most important part of the entire rendering process- The LINE DRAWING! Get that wrong, and no amount of rendering and shading will improve the artwork.

John and Barb will be teaching a live training on this very topic- The Line Drawing! They’ll show and discuss their secrets to get the absolute best line drawing to set you up for success!

Light Pad referenced in the show:

LitEnergy Portable A4 Tracing LED Copy Board Light Box

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This is a live 2-hour training session with Q and A and live interaction!


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Links and references in the show:

Live Training - Secrets for the Best Line Drawing

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Finding the Right Reference Photo

Show Notes:

Season 2

341 - Finding the Right Reference Photo


This week Barb and John are discussing the many ways you can use references and how to find the right one for the projects and type of art you wish to create.

There’s also a companion workshop taught by Barb and John on how to use and edit reference photos. They even share a video of a live photo shooting session with a model.

Check out the workshop by clicking here! This workshop was taught live in a 3 hour session with live student Q and A participation!

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Links and references in the show:

Blog Article: 5 Things to Know About Reference Photos

Video: HOW to Make ROYALTY FREE PHOTOS UNIQUELY YOURS

pexels.com

unsplash.com

wildlifereferencephotos.com

500px.com

As always, you can reach out to the show if you’d like to offer any suggestions: podcast@sharpenedartist.com


Would you like the podcast early? How about the full video version of the show?

For rough-cut, early-release, and ad-free video versions of the podcast, join the Member’s Circle.

The podcast is also supported by Amazon Music Unlimited. If you're looking for a new music streaming service, Amazon Music Unlimited will be perfect. It features 70 million songs and thousands of expert-programmed playlists and stations - all available ad-free! 

So check it out today by going to getamazonmusic.com/sharp We thank Amazon Music Unlimited for their support of the podcast. 

Artists Signature Chart (16-Page PDF E-book) - John’s List of 65 curated colors:

https://payhip.com/b/eP4cI/af60da3dce31c55

The special listener coupon code is “sharpart20” to get 20% off a single chart.


Other Resources for Artists

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>>>Join the Monthly Sharpener: a NEW online community for colored pencil artists!<<<

Stay sharp!


024 Color vs Value and Contrast

Color vs contrast.jpg

Topic:  Color versus Value and Contrast

Points of Interest:
Define Color: (Hue) are basic colors that make up the rainbow.  They represent light wavelengths.  In a way, color is defined as hue, saturation and tonal value.  

Define Value: Graduations of light and dark.  All colors have an inherent value.  

Define Contrast: Difference in light and dark.  Or light vs dark.

Saturation or the Chroma has to do with the intensity of the hue.  

What is the grisaille method?

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005 Composition and Layout

In this episode, hosts John Middick (Sharpened Artist) and Lisa Clough (Lachri Fine Art) discuss the early stages of the drawing process, particularly composition and layout.

Colored pencil is less forgiving than other mediums, so planning your piece ahead of time is essential. John and Lisa explain why you should never skip this step, and provide additional thoughts on the following questions:

  • Why is a good reference photo important, and what tools can you use to create the best reference possible?

  • Which details should you be including in your drawings, and which details are actually hindering your art?

  • Should a colored pencil artist use the rule of thirds and “Z formation” composition?

  • Is it okay to use aids (tracing, rulers, etc.) to achieve your desired layout?

  • Is there a correct order when building shadows and handling highlights in your drawings?

The following resources were mentioned in this episode:

Photoshop 7

Photoshop Elements

Paint.net

Gimp.com

CPAL Facebook page

SharpenedArtist.com

Vermeer and the Camera Obscura

Colored Pencil Podcast Facebook page