Tina The Sketchbook Part Two

25. January 2012

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Tina The Sketchbook Part Two

Here we go again with Tina’s sketchbook part two. Tina has got to be no doubt the hardest working student I’ve had in quite some time. You can literary see Tina absorbing information like a sponge in class. I’m completely blown away this year with the talent that in class. When you’ve got several students [...]

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Drawing In Pink Sets Me Free

18. January 2012

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Drawing In Pink Sets Me Free

Drawing in pink is a direct quote from Alex concerning how he draws in his sketchbook. Alex has got to be the most relaxed student I’ve ever had. Having this relaxed attitude definitely helps him when he is drawing. His drawing’s look so care free. He seems to draw them with such ease. It’s super [...]

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Saori’s Sketchbook Drawings Part Two

6. January 2012

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Saori’s Sketchbook Drawings Part Two

Saori is by far one of the hardest working students I’ve ever had the pleasure to teach. She is truly devoted to developing her craft of drawing. Saori is currently enrolled in the Animation department over at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan New York. Saori definitely makes the most of each class as [...]

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Krazy Karina’s Sketchbook

23. December 2011

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Krazy Karina’s Sketchbook

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve filmed a sketchbook video. Our Fall semester is now over at the School of Visual Arts. So when I reviewed Karina’s sketchbook I knew I had to ask her if she would be up for a sketchbook video. Lucky for us she agreed. Karina is very talented and [...]

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Killer Tina’s Sketchbook

9. November 2011

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Killer Tina’s Sketchbook

Tina is currently enrolled in my foundation class at the School of Visual Arts. Tina is a sketchbook killer. She cranks out these really impressive drawings with ease. Tina took a year to attend a local community college. She then decided to apply to SVA. I’m the lucky teacher who has the joy of watching [...]

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Chris Anne’s Super Duper Creative Sketchbook

29. October 2011

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Chris Anne’s Super Duper Creative Sketchbook

Chris Anne is a student enrolled in my Friday foundation drawing class at the School of Visual Arts. Chris Anne has got to be one of the most creative people I’ve ever had the privilege to teach. Every time I give a special project in class Chris Anne always takes the assignment to a place [...]

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Saori’s Sketchbook Drawings

20. October 2011

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Saori’s Sketchbook Drawings

Saori is a student enrolled in my Tuesday drawing class at the School of Visual Arts. She has immense talent. That talent is expanding on a weekly basis. Saori was gracious enough to share her sketchbook with the world. I hope you enjoy looking at her drawings as much as I do. Look for more [...]

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Podcast 20 Teaching Composition Through Digital Drawing

31. August 2011

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Podcast 20 Teaching Composition Through Digital Drawing

In this podcast 20 we share with you what we have been up to here at Drawing Tutorials Online. We have been teaching our members some new composition techniques through digital drawing. We are looking for your feedback so let us know what you think. Don’t forget to take part in the survey. Also as [...]

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Most Overlooked Aspect In Portrait Drawing

11. August 2011

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Most Overlooked Aspect In Portrait Drawing

This drawing tip of the week is all about what artists overlook the most when drawing a portrait. Paying attention to this item will help you to get a likeness when portrait drawing. A couple of weeks a go I added step 25 titled Symmetrical Versus Non – Symmetrical. At the end of the step [...]

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Draw Better Compositions Using Simple Shapes

5. August 2011

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Draw Better Compositions Using Simple Shapes

This drawing tip of the week is all about how to draw using “Compositional Shapes”. A compositional shape is a big value shape. It provides your drawing with a clear sense of light and shade. A compositional shape also provides you with a space to organize objects within your drawing. We are moving right along [...]

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Do You Draw Eyes Too Big?

26. July 2011

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Do You Draw Eyes Too Big?

Our member only critique gallery is going like gang busters over at Drawing Tutorials Online. I wanted to share this particular video critique with you all. There are many artists who develop bad habits for what ever reasons. We all have bad habits when it comes to drawing. Some of us draw too slow. Some [...]

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Member Portrait Drawing Video Critique

20. July 2011

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Member Portrait Drawing Video Critique

Our member only critique gallery has been buzzing as of late over at Drawing Tutorials Online. I wanted to share this particular video critique with you all. There are so many things to keep in mind when drawing a portrait. Value matching is one of the most important. Matching values will help you to get [...]

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New Landscape Drawing Series

17. June 2011

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New Landscape Drawing Series

Okay you spoke and I listened. Remember the “Love and Hate” survey from Drawing Tutorials Online. Well I did. Overwhelmingly members wanted to see tutorials that focused on landscape drawing. The three most requested topics for drawing tutorials were as follows. 1. Landscape drawing tutorials. 2. More perspective lessons. 3. How to draw water tutorials. [...]

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Adjusting Your Portrait Drawing – Video Critique

14. June 2011

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Adjusting Your Portrait Drawing – Video Critique

We are at week 51 of consistently adding weekly video critiques over at Drawing Tutorials Online. I wanted to share this particular video critique with you all. Portrait drawing can be quite daunting. However if you try to simplify things by looking for simple shadow shapes the process does get easier. Sometimes we get to [...]

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Podcast 19 – How To Draw Glass Sample Clip

27. May 2011

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Podcast 19 – How To Draw Glass Sample Clip

I just finished uploading a fourteen chapter video tutorial titled “How To Glass” over at Drawing Tutorials Online I wanted to share some tips with you about how to draw glass before the long Memorial Day weekend. In this Podcast 19 we talk about how to start drawing a glass. You want to look for [...]

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Lindsey’s Sketchbook Uniqueness

3. May 2011

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Lindsey’s Sketchbook Uniqueness

Last week I sent out an email blast letting my Friday drawing class know where we were going on our last class field trip. Shortly after the email Lindsey contacted me. She basically said she wanted to go out with a sketchbook video bang. A sketchbook video blast I would say. Lindsey is a super [...]

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Podcast 18 Drawing – Memory – Anatomy

14. April 2011

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Podcast 18 Drawing – Memory – Anatomy

I’ve spoken many times before about the importance of drawing the figure with anatomy in mind. Upon finishing up Anatomy Lesson Eighteen over at Drawing Tutorials Online I decided to create this short podcast. Most artists want to be able to draw competently from their memory. As you follow along with me in this podcast [...]

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June’s Sketchbook Drawings – History & Humor

6. April 2011

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June’s Sketchbook Drawings – History & Humor

June is a student enrolled in my Tuesday Foundation Drawing class at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan New York. I’m really lucky as a teacher to have a student like June in class. She joined us this past January. June is blessed with a passion for drawing, history and animation. She is combining [...]

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Caitlin’s Sketchbook of Animals

28. March 2011

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Caitlin’s Sketchbook of Animals

Caitlin is a student enrolled in my Tuesday Foundation Drawing class at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan New York. I had to shoot Caitlin’s sketchbook because it is so different. Caitlin just loves to draw animals. Specifically dogs. I think her drawings are really cute. That is just what is needed in todays [...]

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9. March 2009

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Products

If you are looking for the best products that will transform your passion for drawing into a successful career as a professional artist, then you have come to the right place. Take a look at some of Matt’s best-selling transformation products and programs…

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9. February 2009

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Drawing with Modeling Factors – Podcast Four

This podcast will teach you how to utilize edges and modeling factors to give your drawing a more three dimensional look. Matt is in the middle of creating a four disc DVD set on cast drawing for http://www.drawing-tutorials-online.com. If you want to learn how to draw realistically visit our site and learn more. Click on [...]

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3. February 2009

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Drawing with Value Structure – Podcast Three

In this podcast Matt from Drawing Tutorials Online demonstrates how to set up your drawings value structure. Matt also talks to utilizing a reverse gradation to incorporate movement into a static drawing. Visit www.drawing-tutorials-online.com to learn how you can draw along with Matt on his new “Cast Drawing” project. Click on the feed below to [...]

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18. December 2008

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How To Draw The Eye – Podcast Two

Drawing Tutorials Online is a website dedicated to sharing and teaching you drawing techniques that actually help you to improve your drawing skills. Learn how to draw the eye in Matt’s second podcast. In this tutorial Matt breaks down different techniques used to render a realistic eye. Click on the feed below to download the [...]

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9. October 2008

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Classes

Please visit the School of Visual Arts website to register for Matthew’s continuing education or pre-college classes offered this Spring. Type in Archambault under “instructor name” search. The new catalog is now posted online. Now is the time to sign up for Summer classes. Have fun, meet new people and yes, learn how to draw!   Drawing [...]

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6. October 2008

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Memory Drawing Techniques – Podcast One

Matthew Archambault created DrawingTutorialsOnline.com for artists who are passionate about constantly improving their skill set. This podcast will teach you how to draw from life, memory, as well as your imagination. Drawing Tutorials Online provides artists with the skills they need to bring their work up to a higher level. Matt is considered a trusted [...]

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6. June 2008

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Matthew Archambault

Matthew Archambault is someone just like yourself. Matt graduated from the School Of Visual Arts in 1990. He struggled for many years on his path to becoming a freelance illustrator. After years of seeking answers on how to earn a living as an artist he finally reached his goal of becoming a successful book illustrator. [...]

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5. June 2008

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Contact

Unanswered questions? Please email matt.

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