SirSketchalot

In this video we explore two sketchbooks of mine, the thumbnail process and preliminaries for marvel /upper deck trading cards and slot games. We also review the importance of keeping sketchbooks, using different mediums and why I handle sketching the way I do. Enjoy!

In this video I discuss the proportions of the face and head and how to do draw them simply, quickly and how to create variations of each.

In this video I tour one of my 8.5" x 11" sketchbooks covering numerous subject matter but primarily figure drawing, explaining the different media used.

In this video we explore an old sketchbook of mine, that is primarily figure drawings and conceptual characters using different media. Enjoy!

This is the extended version, with a more in depth discussion! I address what the reasons for the: "TRACE or not to TRACE" argument and the reasoning behind both. Enjoy!!!

This is the first of two videos on this subject. This is the abbreviated version, with a more in depth version coming soon! I address what the reasons for the: "TRACE or not to TRACE" argument and the reasoning behind both.

In this sketchbook tour. I review 5 SKETCHBOOKS! 1 standard sketchbook and 4 travel sketchbooks with toned paper. From concept art, to monsters, figures, spacecraft, and character designs and caricatures. Large Sketchbook: Robert Bateman 110lb Acid Free paper 8.5" x 11" Small Sketchbooks: Strathmore Toned Sketch 4"x6"

This is a sketchbook tour. I go over the where why and how of why the sketches were done, as well as some ideas that might aid the artist while keeping their own sketchbooks.

In this video I briefly address the importance of keeping a sketchbook and 10 ways to fill them. In addition I've added several BONUS tips to aid artists in improving their drawing skills.

This video is a series of three short time-lapse captures of the process of quick marker sketching using prismacolor wide & cool grey markers and copic markers.

This video covers the basics of the meaning of the numbers drawing pencils are labeled with, 2H 4H 2B 4B etc. What the differences are, what surface you should use them with, as well as the PROS and CONS of each. ENJOY!

In this video I provide some commentary on creating an alternate version of an older werewolf drawing using a ball point pen.

In this video I take an old character sketch done in ball point pen and demonstrate how to use markers to make an alternate(iteration) version of it, and the reasons why. Muji Pens~ https://amzn.to/3H2UmFQ Col-Erase Pencils (Blue)~ https://amzn.to/3JSf7Gj Uniball Pens~ https://amzn.to/3BtayiD

This video covers several different brands of markers, and the basics of how to use them in sketching, as well as a simple demo. In addition, I cover paper to use in conjunction with the markers. Marker brands covered are Copic markers, Prismacolor markers, Tria markers, Chartpak markers and several other brands. Copic Gray Markers----- https://amzn.to/3owxPei Prismacolor Gray Markers------ https://amzn.to/3LpPZZ0 Chartpak Markers------- https://amzn.to/34y58q5 Inexpensive Markers, Various manufacturers Grayscale and/or color 36 grayscale markers------ https://amzn.to/3otZ2hL 36 Skintone Markers-------- https://amzn.to/3JbR5W3 100 color markers------------ https://amzn.to/3Le7US6 UPFREY Markers--------- https://amzn.to/3ov0YpX

This video covers the basics of what one might expect when choosing to pursue a career as an artist. Areas of specialization in art, school, how art and design are present in virtually every facet of our lives. Sprinkled with a bit of my own philosophy on art. My goal is to give the viewer a brief glimpse into what's involved in pursuing a career in art.

Here I show my approach to using a bic pen to draw three characters from the movie "The Eternals". In addition to the commentary the drawings are time-lapse movies of the drawings.