WORKSHOPS + LESSONS
These reference PDFs are from workshops and process demonstrations. Click the Title or Image to DOWNLOAD.
Shape and Composition: Design Principles in Your Sketch Process
Here is a simple demonstration of how to use Shape Language in your character development process and basic design principles in your page layout compositions. These techniques should be used during your thumbnail sketch process when it’s easy to make changes and you’re using big rough shapes to block out scenes.
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VIDEOS
DIGITAL ART (BEGINNERS)
ILLUSTRATION
DRAWING
BOOKS
RESOURCES
JILLIAN TAMAKI - One of the best illustrators out there.
PROKO - Drawing Tutorial Videos and Lessons. This is hands down some of the best online resources for drawing anatomy and caricature.
PAOLO RIVERA - Comic and Painting Blog. I’ve learned a lot from Paolo about process, techniques and tools. I’ve even emailed him a couple times and gotten a response about specific questions.
FRANNERD - Fran Meneses has some of the best videos on illustrating and running your own online store selling prints.
JAMES GURNEY - Color Theory and Painting Videos. Great for gouache and water color.
GRAPHIC ARTISTS GUILD - Resources for Professional Graphic Designers and Illustrators. Including contracts, templates, legal advice about copyrights and licensing.