1. Design & Illustration
  2. Drawing

Digital Drawing Fundamentals

Kirk NelsonLessons: 19Length: 3.7 hours
DrawingAdobe PhotoshopDrawing TheoryIllustration
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2.3 Value Study

Shapes only have volume if some sort of shading is applied. Let’s take a look at different means of creating that shading. Bonus Technique Tip on using filters to help.

1.Introduction
2 lessons, 16:05

1.1
Introduction
03:32

1.2
Tools
12:33

2.Building Blocks of Drawing
5 lessons, 1:04:50

2.1
Drawing Techniques
09:25

2.2
Establishing Structure
12:42

2.3
Value Study
15:15

2.4
Contours
09:11

2.5
Sketching
18:17

3.Essential Skills
5 lessons, 1:09:48

3.1
Perspective
15:16

3.2
Light and Shadow
12:06

3.3
Cast Shadow
14:23

3.4
Creating Texture
15:28

3.5
Depth
12:35

4.Composition
3 lessons, 34:27

4.1
Position
11:40

4.2
Look Here!
10:27

4.3
What Isn’t There
12:20

5.Digital Techniques
3 lessons, 29:27

5.1
Digital Helpers
11:39

5.2
Quick Effects
08:26

5.3
The Digital Advantage
09:22

6.Conclusion
1 lesson, 05:49

6.1
Conclusion
05:49

Kirk Nelson
Kirk Nelson
I have been working as an all-round graphics geek or “Visual Information Specialist” for the past 17 years around the Washington DC Metro area. With my career spanning almost every aspect of the design industry, I have worked on everything from web design to 3D animation, logo design, and photo retouching.
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