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3. March 2010

Successful Image Creation

Here is part of an article I recently wrote for members of Drawing Tutorials Online: Successful Image Creation does not happen by accident. There is a certain process one must follow to get consistent results. Too many artists get frustrated because they start a painting or drawing and it never comes out the way they intended [...]

8. February 2010

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Drawing Wood Texture

Hey everyone I finally dug up this Landscape Drawing that I had been working on a while back. In this drawing tip I wanted to share with you some simple ideas about drawing wood. This old 1800’s barn has seen it’s better days. I’m doing my best to prevent the drawing from becoming too stylized. [...]

4. February 2010

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Should I Draw from Life or from Photos?

There is a big argument over which is better, life drawing or drawing from photos. I think it’s important to be able to draw from both. Don’t give yourself too many rules. It’s pretty impossible to always have a model pose for you, that’s where utilizing photography is super important. To learn more visit http://www.drawing-tutorials-online.com Members [...]

Sample Member Podcast - Drawing Value Studies

28. January 2010

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Sample Member Podcast - Drawing Value Studies

Every week I send out a podcast to members of http://www.drawingtutorialsonline.com. In this particular podcast I demonstrate how to take a simple line drawing and add value to it. This is how I would complete a three value study. Thanks Michelle for this great composition. This is a final sketch that Michelle worked on [...]

7. January 2010

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Scott’s Sketchbook

Scott is a student enrolled in my foundation drawing class for animators at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan New York. His work ethic is incredible. I’m sure you will enjoy his sketchbook. We are on winter break now, however we start up again next week. So I’m sure I will be filming more [...]

31. December 2009

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Drawing with Color

First off let me say Happy New Year to everyone who follows along with my video drawing tutorials. I wish you all the best for 2010! To start off 2010 I’m adding more color tutorials to Drawing Tutorials Online. You will begin to see more traditional and digital color tutorials coming early in 2010. [...]

29. December 2009

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Drawing Critique Podcasts at DTO

Matt has started something new at http://www.drawingtutorialsonline.com. He has started critiquing members drawings in photoshop while filming each critique. Members of www.drawingtutorialsonline.com get to download these critiques and watch them on their ipods. Members can also watch the critiques at the site. Drawing Tutorials Online is more than just video tutorials. It’s a place where [...]

21. December 2009

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Olivia Grey’s Sketchbook

Olivia is a student enrolled in my foundation drawing class for animators at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan New York. I really like the way she takes chances drawing animals and people in motion. OG has really improved while enrolled in my class, it’s a pleasure to teach her. Take a look at [...]

Patience With Your Drawings In That Awkward Stage

7. December 2009

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Patience With Your Drawings In That Awkward Stage

This video drawing tip of the week will teach you the imporatnce of having patience with yourself while working on your drawings. Every drawing does have an awkward stage. That is when you must stick with it. Also stay disciplined. Don’t pop the brightest highlight or darkest eyelash first. Set your form up with a [...]

23. November 2009

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Chandler’s Sketchbook From Friday’s Class

Finally a student representing my Friday drawing class, Chandler to the rescue. Her sketchbooks are filled to the brim with characters that interact. Chandler was also crazy enough to draw a comic in her sketchbook for twenty four hours straight. Now that is drawing with passion. Members of Drawing Tutorials Online now get a weekly podcast [...]

19. November 2009

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Pete’s Insane Sketchbook Drawings

Pete is currently enrolled in my Tuesday drawing class at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan New York. Pete’s drawings are off the chart crazy. His drawings are very different because of his creative imagination. All of my students have to finish two sketchbooks in a 15 week semester, you should try it too. [...]

Podcast 11 Drawing a Front View Portrait

16. November 2009

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Podcast 11 Drawing a Front View Portrait

I recently started a new front view portrait drawing tutorial. Many members of Drawing Tutorials Online have requested this front view tutorial because it’s very tough to draw. I decided to draw this tutorial digitally using his Cintiq LCD monitor. It will be live on Wednesday for members of DTO. In the meantime I uploaded [...]

11. November 2009

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Ryan’s Sketchbook and Big Drawing Pad

I’m filming a sketchbook a week utilizing my iphone. Ryan is currently enrolled in my Tuesday drawing class at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan New York. He loves to draw and it shows in his work. Check out his cool drawings, they have a lot of emotion backing them up. All of my [...]

4. November 2009

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Iker’s Drawing for Animation Sketchbook

I’m filming a sketchbook a week utilizing my iphone. Iker is a current student of mine. He is from Spain. He can turn on the realistic drawing jets and the stylized drawing jets as well. I think you will enjoy checking out his sketchbook. All of my students have to finish two sketchbooks in [...]

28. October 2009

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Liz’s Sketchbook

I’m filming a sketchbook a week utilizing my iphone. This week I am showcasing Liz’s unique style of drawing characters. Liz is in my Foundation Drawing Class at the School of Visual Arts. Liz decided to pick up the “Big Boy” sketchbook at the beginning of the semester, it’s huge and she finished it in [...]

26. October 2009

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Draw Bigger Draw Bolder

I find myself working smaller and smaller each week. I also find my students doing the same thing. You definitely want to draw bigger, draw bolder and draw with your arm. All to often we draw with just our fingers which is no good. When working on short duration gesture drawings work bigger, you’ll get [...]

21. October 2009

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Seth’s Sketchbook

I’m filming a sketchbook a week utilizing my iphone. This week I am showcasing Seth’s unique style of drawing. Seth is in my Foundation Drawing Class at the School of Visual Arts. His line work combined with his crazy looking characters make for a very cool combination. All of my students have to finish [...]

19. October 2009

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Drawing at the Met

I teach a drawing class at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I had to share this awesome room with you, it’s such a great place to draw. Plan a trip to a museum near your home and definitely take your sketchbook. Visit Drawing Tutorials Online to get your member only weekly podcast to take [...]

14. October 2009

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Natalie’s Sketchbook Drawings

I’m filming a sketchbook a week utilizing my iphone. This week I am showcasing Natalie’s unique style of drawing. Natalie is in my Foundation Drawing Class at the School of Visual Arts. She has a great eye for detail. It really shows through in her drawings, have fun checking them out. All of my [...]

9. March 2009

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Products

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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 [...]

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 download [...]

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 video [...]

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. Drawing at the Met FDC-2503-A TH, Feb. 5 - March 5 Hours: 10:00AM - 02:00PM 2.00 CEUs; $270.00 Course Status: Open 5 sessions With an emphasis on traditional [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

5. June 2008

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Successful Image Creation

Drawing Wood Texture

Should I Draw from Life or from Photos?

Sample Member Podcast - Drawing Value Studies

Scott’s Sketchbook

Drawing with Color

Drawing Critique Podcasts at DTO

Olivia Grey’s Sketchbook

Patience With Your Drawings In That Awkward Stage

Chandler’s Sketchbook From Friday’s Class

Pete’s Insane Sketchbook Drawings

Podcast 11 Drawing a Front View Portrait

Ryan’s Sketchbook and Big Drawing Pad

Iker’s Drawing for Animation Sketchbook

Liz’s Sketchbook

Draw Bigger Draw Bolder

Seth’s Sketchbook

Drawing at the Met

Natalie’s Sketchbook Drawings

Products

Drawing with Modeling Factors - Podcast Four

Drawing with Value Structure - Podcast Three

How To Draw The Eye - Podcast Two

Classes

Memory Drawing Techniques - Podcast One

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