TUTORIALS
Introduction
I want to start out by saying that I will not teach you how to
draw. I can never imagine being able to teach you just by writing
a few words. What I do hope to accomplish is showing you my techniques
that I use to create a JAB drawing. Now you can apply these techniques
to what you already know. However, if you are just starting out,
I suggest you draw as much as possible. Perhaps take a few life
drawing classes. I truly think that we still have allot to learn,
and that no one ever stops learning. I continually take life drawing
classes myself. After all, it is the human form that I constantly
depict in my drawings.
Now through the next steps, I will stress the importance of gathering
reference material, thumbnailing, keeping the character on-model,
creating an appealing drawing, and finally painting it. These
steps are created to expedite that drawing process. They are techniques
that I have slowly acquired through time. In this revised version
you will also notice how my techniques have changed over the years.
Some of my prior techniques have become outdated and I no longer
my my JAB drawings that way. Remember that drawing should be fun,
and it should never seem like work. Play with it, have fun with
it, use your imagination and most of all don't worry about how
good you are. You will get better with time.
Well, I hope these techniques are of some help to you. I also
hope that you've appreciated my drawings as much as I have enjoyed
making them. I would very much like to know what you thought of
my drawing processes. Perhaps something went unexplained? If so,
please send your comments and I will try to be more clearly in
the future.
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