Introduction to Digital Painting
The Making of a Black and White Study: Analyzing the Model
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About the video: The Making of a Black and White Study: Analyzing the Model
Overview
“In this lesson, I will explain how to analyze the model before starting our painting. We already know where the light comes from, but now we will analyze the number of light sources and their nature. ”
In this video lesson Jean Fraisse addresses the topic: The Making of a Black and White Study: Analyzing the Model, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Digital Painting. Learn digital painting from scratch by learning how to capture lighting, color, and volume with brushes in Photoshop.
Partial transcription of the video
“The Making of a Black and White Study Analyzing the Model In this lesson, we will analyze our model. We know where the light comes from, but now we're gonna analyze the different light sources, where they come from and how they affect the model. ANALYZING THE MODEL We have analyzed everything we needed actually to start this painting. We already know where the light comes from. We know that it comes from the top. Here we can see it on the side view, we can see it comes from the top. From the top view, we can see that it comes slightly from the right. The other thing we have to analyze, and ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Digital Painting
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Areas
Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Digital Painting, Fine Arts, Painting

Jean Fraisse
A course by Jean Fraisse
Jean Fraisse is an accomplished professional artist and entrepreneur who has navigated a fascinating journey from a passionate yet talentless child to a self-taught expert. His dedication to mastering the art of drawing and painting has led him to a successful career in the creative industry. Over the past decade, Jean has progressively embraced the entrepreneurial side of his profession, learning from trial and error to integrate business acumen into his artistic endeavors. His experience is enriched by extensive self-education through books, tutorials, and mentors, both virtual and in-person.
Influenced by renowned figures like Gary Vaynerchuk and Tim Ferris, Jean has developed a robust understanding of the value system essential for thriving in the digital age. His expertise extends beyond art creation to encompass strategic business thinking, leadership, and market analysis. Jean's insights are drawn from foundational texts and YouTube channels, providing clarity and a methodical approach to both art and entrepreneurship. He is committed to helping fellow artists understand their role in the evolving art market and equipping them with the skills to adapt and succeed in today's rapidly changing environment.
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