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Solving Drawing Problems with Digital Painting

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This demo shows you how to complete a digital grayscale painting from reference in a traditional, painterly style. Jon shows you how to achieve this by using traditional techniques and traditionally-inspired brushes with additional advice to help you avoid getting stuck in the details. Interested in learning more about digital painting? Get the entire course at https://proko.com/digitalpainting

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
3:47 Using Traditional Techniques / Toning the Canvas
5:03 Establishing the Background
6:07 Adding Values and Blocking in Forms
8:33 Light and Shadow Shapes
10:25 Refining the Painting
12:11 The Benefits of Using Difficult Tools
13:20 Making Creative Decisions and Stylizing
16:03 Where is the Highest Level of Information?
16:30 Using Digital Hacks for a Traditional Feel
17:20 Outro and Assignment

Related Links:
How to Digitally Paint in Grayscale – https://youtu.be/LaP-7kJRHwE
Getting Started with Digital Painting – https://youtu.be/WUZ5V2aWJzg
Digital Painting Playlist – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtG4P3lq8RHFvcXQijGfH64dVKVX14rjy

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Producer – Stan Prokopenko (https://www.stanprokopenko.com), Sean Ramsey (http://www.peoplewhodrawstuff.com)
Script – Jon Neimeister
Production Assistance – Sierra Tillman, Sean Ramsey
Editing – Sierra Tillman (https://www.instagram.com/anart.likeeverythingelse), Sean Ramsey,

Music Used with Permission
Intro – The Freak Fandango Orchestra

Additional music by Epidemic Sound