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  • September 25, 2020 at 3:21 pm in reply to: Jerry in the Mountains #777658
    Joshua JacoboJoshua Jacobo
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    Yeah, it’s been a bit like that. We live in San Juan Capistrano and there was one small fire very close a week ago but the fire fighters put it out within a few hours. Definitely nerve wracking…

    September 25, 2020 at 10:20 am in reply to: Figure Drawing I : Gesture #777297
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    You’re very welcome. I appreciate the feedback because it almost always results in a better website for everyone.

    September 24, 2020 at 11:04 am in reply to: artist background interviews #775957
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    Thanks for the suggestion. We started doing that not too long ago so more of this will come out, and in the future we’ll interview every artist who produces courses with us.

    Be sure to follow our art magazine: https://canvas.nma.art/

    There we often do interviews or features on our instructors and even other artists.

    September 24, 2020 at 10:49 am in reply to: Day1 for me #775936
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    welcome, Ozge! I look forward to seeing you share your work here on the community!

    September 24, 2020 at 10:49 am in reply to: Hello to Everyone! #775935
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    Welcome, Breno.

    Being self taught has its pros and cons. Make sure to patient with yourself since much of what you will be learning will feel very unnatural at first. I recommend you join start a sketchbook or 100 day challenge, and join a study group.

    September 24, 2020 at 10:48 am in reply to: Hi, I’m Atharva. #775934
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    Welcome, Atharva. I recommend you share your work with the community, start a sketchbook or 100 day challenge thread, and join a study group.

    September 24, 2020 at 10:46 am in reply to: Jerry in the Mountains #775928
    Joshua JacoboJoshua Jacobo
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    Welcome Jerry. We are your southern neighbors, down in Orange county.

    We all struggle with consistent drawing. I’m sure that you will learn a lot here.

    I recommend you start a 100 day challenge, or a sketchbook thread, or join a study group. Social accountability not only enriches the learning experience but it also increases your chance for success!

    September 24, 2020 at 9:48 am in reply to: Alex’s 100 day art challenge #775841
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    This looks great. I’m sorry to hear about your loss.

    I also get bored rendering. It can help to not work too long in one session, because you may get bored and draw more lazily (wrapping it up without realizing it to move on). Maybe work shorter sessions over several days to stay fresh and interested. Spend more time in the initial stages so you’re excited to execute a great drawing.

    September 21, 2020 at 1:16 pm in reply to: The Grisaille (Greyscale) Oil Portrait #771794
    Joshua JacoboJoshua Jacobo
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    Nice work, Mirian. My recommendation would be to try to design even clearer shadow to light shapes during your posterization stage.

    September 21, 2020 at 1:13 pm in reply to: Ink Illustration Course #771784
    Joshua JacoboJoshua Jacobo
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    We are shooting a course like this in October with the amazing Miles Yoshida.

    September 21, 2020 at 1:12 pm in reply to: App #771783
    Joshua JacoboJoshua Jacobo
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    It’s in the works. Currently we have a beta of the 3D content and a beta of the video library. We are working on it! In the mean time if you have any suggestions for the app, please make them here!

    (and in case you’re wondering a smart tv, tvOS app is also planned)

    Joshua

    September 19, 2020 at 3:57 pm in reply to: Does anyone know what is happening on this back?? #769046
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    The way you drew the right scapula is more accurate in the last image. As the right shoulder join flexes, the scapula swings forward and we’re seeing it almost edge on in this case.

    September 19, 2020 at 3:54 pm in reply to: Grisaille vs alla prima? #769041
    Joshua JacoboJoshua Jacobo
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    Vansh, It’s true that layered (indirect) paintings can achieve optical effects that alla prima painting simply can’t. These effects are hard to appreciate by looking at reproductions in books or online but if you can see the master paintings in museums in person, you’ll notice the effects right away.

    So it isn’t as much about “realism” as it is the effect which creates a certain experience with your viewers. My advice (and I know this is difficult with COVID) but try to see as many of these master works in person as you can. You’ll get a better idea of what your own inspiration is and what technique you’d like to study.

    All prima or direct painting is more common in contemporary work. It’s faster, can be considered better for sketch like or painterly effects, and it’s the norm. Indirect painting is more difficult, takes much longer because your work has to try and it’s harder to learn how to do it.

    The choice ultimately is yours.

    September 19, 2020 at 3:11 pm in reply to: Day One. From Deep in the Heart of Texas #768976
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    Welcome, to the community deep (and Romel)! A great way to get started here is to start a 100 day challenge and try to join a study group. I look forward to seeing work from both of you. 🙏🏼

    September 18, 2020 at 10:40 pm in reply to: Hellooooo!! #768011
    Joshua JacoboJoshua Jacobo
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    Welcome, Christian!

    You can start a 100 day challenge here on the community forums. You can also join a study group.

    I along with a few other instructors will give critiques and advice as much as we are able. 🙏🏼

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