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How To Draw The Nose

by Matthew | Jun 20, 2019 | Drawing Tutorials | 2 comments

I just recently uploaded a brand new portrait drawing course in the member’s area of Drawing Tutorials Online.

This new course focuses on short sketchy type drawings that teach you how to draw the features of the face. Most of the video range about ten to fifteen minutes each. They are super easy to get through.

This lessons seven showcases how to draw the nose from the three-quarter view. This video tutorial will show what to do and what not to do when it comes to drawing the nose. No, this video is not about drawing a finished polished drawing, instead, it’s about teaching how to see structure.

This video will teach you how to utilize form lines to promote a three-dimensional look and feel to the nose. You will learn how to see and use tone on the diverse surface planes.

As mentioned above this video towards the end, will show you what not to do. The one thing you do not want to do is make the nostril super dark. Especially in a pencil drawing. Using your darkest dark for the nostril will create a keyhole effect in your drawing.

That said enjoy the lesson. Definitely try your own version of the drawings.

If you would like to sign up to gain access to the entire course today, check out our membership options. This course primarily covers how to draw the features of the face.

I’m teaching small group drawing classes at the Metropolitan Museum Of Art this Summer. You can read more about them at my personal site, Matthew Archambault.

Jasper’s Sketchbooks

by Matthew | Jun 8, 2019 | Sketchbook Videos | 2 comments

Jasper was a student enrolled in my foundation drawing class at the School of Visual Arts. The semester has now come to a close and I am certainly going to miss the class.

Jasper, in particular, was truly such a great student to have in class. His life drawings were spectacular for a first-year student. We could have just filmed Jasper’s life drawing pad and I think we really should have. I will save that project for next semester.

Looking through Jasper’s sketchbooks is certainly inspiring. I truly love everything about them. The color, line, texture, and attention to detail.

What I love most about looking through Jasper’s sketchbooks in the boldness of just diving into a drawing. I hope you take some inspiration from his sketchbooks today.

Check out Jasper’s Instagram. Thanks again Jasper for sharing your art.

Constructive Feedback

by Matthew | May 25, 2019 | Video Critiques | 1 comment

The keys to success when learning how to draw via an online educational site are quite simple. First, you have to take the time to sit down and watch some video. This is no easy task because many of us, including myself have short attention spans.

I recommend setting some time aside each week to watch video tutorials. Structure your time, perhaps you can watch a few tutorials at night one day a week.

Second, you have to put into practice what you have actually learned. This is where trial and error comes into play. It is a must that you actually put into practice what you have just learned.

Third, you must get constructive feedback. Getting feedback from a qualified teacher is one of the most important ingredients when learning how to draw. You could not be seeing or doing something very simple that help you to improve your art in a huge way.

I invite you to subscribe to Drawing Tutorials Online. I offer up a video critique of member work every Monday. I have been doing this for ten years in a row now. There are certain patterns that happen when learning how to draw. I can help you to fix certain things quickly while having fun.

If you are looking for constructive feedback on your artwork visit Drawing Tutorials Online to read more about our Critique Gallery.

Four Drawing Techniques To Practice

by Matthew | May 11, 2019 | The Blog, Video Critiques

As you know every Monday I film video critiques for members of Drawing Tutorials online. I have been filming video critiques for ten years now. It’s really important that you get into the habit of receiving feedback on your artwork.

The key element with the weekly critiques is context. I’m able to give you specific guidance on the artwork you’ve posted in relation to a certain course. I also answer questions that you ask. Again it’s all about context.

The other really cool thing with the critiques within the member’s area of DTO, is consistency. it’s one thing to get feedback once. It’s another to get contextual feedback on your work on an ongoing basis.

I trust the four drawing techniques taught in the video tutorial below will help you. They are simple yet hard drawing techniques to implement. They are hard because they take a lot of practice. The practice can become tedious. However, if you are looking to draw accurate portraits they are a must.

Don’t forget to sign up for my free drawing course right below. Thanks so much for watching, let me know what you think.

Kate’s Sketchbook

by Matthew | May 4, 2019 | Sketchbook Videos, The Blog | 1 comment

Kate is a student currently enrolled in my foundation drawing at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan New York. Kate was nice enough to share two of her Moleskin sketchbooks. If you stick with her sketchbook video you can really see her progression from start to finish.

What I like about Kate’s sketchbooks is that she is not afraid to experiment. Kate is a first-year student so experimentation is the name of the game. I also like how she has jumped around drawing many different subjects.

Kate is really into big simple shapes. However, she also likes to draw with detailed line work. That really showed through in her dinosaur drawings.

The semester is just about over and I’m going to miss having Kate in class. She really held nothing back always jumping into each assignment given with a great attitude.

Enjoy her sketchbook.