It was one year ago today that I launched www.drawingtutorialsonline.com. It’s been a wild ride and I certainly have learned a tremendous amount. Both with drawing and with running a full blown business. The site has hundreds of very talented active members. I will constantly be adding more content as the months and years go by. I won’t let the site become stale. It truly has a life of it’s own.
Which bring me to two new projects. One is a sister site to www.drawingtutorialsonline.com. It’s going to be a web TV show called what else, “Drawing TV Online”. I’m already working on the details behind the scenes. This sites primary function is to introduce to the online world the amazing talent I see on a weekly basis. I will showcase a new artist each week. It will be a great place to get exposure. However I don’t want to rush it. It will be up and running late Fall early Winter. I’m moving into a bigger studio this Fall which will be better suited to shoot a web TV show. It’s going to have a mini stage set which will be fun to develop.
You might be asking what is the difference between a web TV show and just plain old video tutorials. A web TV show comes on the same time every single week and runs a certain set duration every week which is a serious commitment. So I’m very excited about it. It will based of course on drawing, go figure. I will be highlighting different artists and other particulars still being worked out.
The second project I am working on is a new personal site. It will be called “www.matthewarchambault.com”. On this site I will put my personal portfolio. I will also offer personal one on one coaching as well as different products associated with marketing for artists. Marketing and promoting are two sore topics for a lot of great artists who should be doing better than they are. There are so many incredibly talented artists who just don’t want to deal with marketing. I love marketing, I’ve studied it and I teach it in my Advanced Illustration and the Marketplace class. I will offer a few options in terms of different products to meet everyones budget needs.
So that’s it for now. This Fall is going to be very busy between moving my family into a new house on Long Island’s east end, running Drawing Tutorials Online and growing these two new sites. I’d love to hear what’s going on in your life. If you’ve got any new exciting art things going on I would love to showcase your stuff on “Drawing TV Online”.
Consider using this August to plan out some new goals. What is it that you want to accomplish between now and December 31. Always keep pushing yourself to try new things. Try to push yourself to feel uncomfortable like I mentioned in an earlier blog post. If you feel uncomfortable it usually means that you are growing and learning.
What’s happening this week at Drawing Tutorials Online. I photographed two great models from the School of Visual Arts. John who is in total shape and GiGi La Femme who is a burlesque dancer. It’s a dirty job but someone has to do it. I’m going to be creating five new Downloadable PDF’s from the photos. Two will be “Pin Up Reference PDF’s” and three will be “Classical Figure Drawing” reference. I will also be putting some of the choice photos into two to four brand new “Online Pose” videos. Sometimes Tuesday or Wednesday I will be uploading the my first Anatomy Lesson on the muscles of the body, specifically the muscles of the face. So look for new stuff!!
June 17th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Nice website you have, the posts here are very useful. Thanks!
April 14th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
I’m trying to reach Floyd Stockwell (aka Llewkcots). Anyone have an e-mail address for him?
February 15th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Interesting this is hard to find. This is a good post.
November 17th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Just wanted to take the time to say Thank You for all the emails sent to me. I enjoy them very much and look forward to all you will be sending out to me. To make sure I keep up with all you offer I make sure that I make a copy of all your information on video and save material to my computer. This way I take my laptop every where I go and I’m able to watch all I saved at the drop of a hat. But enough of that. Tomorrow I will be taking out membership so I can better myself in what you have to offer. My age as you know is now 65 and I have been drawing for the past 54 years but mainly draw for myself. I draw up to 18 hrs a day 7 days a wk 365 days a year. Every now and than I will take in a new client but mainly draw portraits of Grandchildren to pass down to all later on in life. What you are doing for one and all is very wonderful and again Thank You so very much. Wish you all the success in all that you do. Stay Safe and Be Happy Always and May Fantastic Things Be On The Horizon For You And Your Love One’s Forever. Llewkcots
October 27th, 2009 at 9:35 am
That’s great news mat…but mat DO NOT OVER YOURSELF!!! Take it easy every now and then!!! It’s good to give yourself a break!!!
October 6th, 2009 at 12:13 am
Hi Matt, I have had a virus in my computer that has wiped the whole of my computer, So now I’m back I just wanted to say I have been with you since you started and my drawing is improving I can see that, so thank you for all your time and hard work, my best to the family.
September 8th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Congratulations Matt. This is fantastic! Your website, content, and all you are adding is so exciting. It is obvious you are so passionate about what you do.
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Hi Matt,
I just wanted to say congratulations and thanks so much for your dedication and hard work! That you manage all that you do is an inspiration!
Although I have next to no time to draw…you are teaching me how to make time and that I can accomplish a lot in a few minutes.
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I sure enjoy the posts you email me and I am looking forward to year 2! Oh…and I PROMISE to become a paying memeber the second I can afford it…VERY worthwhile!
August 28th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Hi Matt..
Congrats on the first year of DTO..
I am sooo glad you started this site!!
Happy B-day!!
August 15th, 2009 at 8:09 am
Happy Birthday DTO! I hope it grows and thrives until at least 080880.
August 14th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Congratulations Matthew on one whole year of success with Drawing Tutorials Online. I am certain you new project DTO will do equally well. Happy Birthday to your programme and good luck.
Stacy-Marie
August 10th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
What a great thing we’ve all come across in the wee hours surfing around the net. DTO what a great thing to be part of and watch grow. I’m or should I say WE are behind you all the way Matt.
August 10th, 2009 at 8:15 am
It’s wonderful that you are doing this! You are such a go getter X3 I’mma have to binge soon when I get money on your DVDs. I haven’t been to a life drawing session the whole year and I feel it affecting my drawing x.x; but on a good note, I am trying new things so we’ll see where that takes my talent. I hope you are doing well :3
August 9th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Happy birthday all
I am appreciated to be a part of this community and I have already learned a lot in the last couple of months.
Looking forward for the sister site “Drawing TV Online” as well.
PS: It is important to spent time with the family between drawing and working sessions. At least, that’s what my wife says
Cheers,
Serhan
August 9th, 2009 at 3:18 am
Wow, are you sure you’re not an alien or something? I’m certain you don’t breathe! You’re doing so much and you’re moving home!
I’d love more details on Drawing TV – though showcasing would be a loooong way off. The one on one teaching sounds fantastic. I’d be very interested in that!
The logos look great, and you deserve ALL the success that comes your way, you’ve certainly earned it.
Heather
August 8th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Wish you good luck with everything! I am sure everything will be a success just like DTO.
I hope that in the future you will launch a oil painting tutorial site as well. Cannot think of a better teacher than you.
Thanks again,
Senne
August 8th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Hi Matt,
Congratulations!!!!
Thank you for allow us to grow with you and let us feel like part of your family.
I really appreciate your hard work and dedication!!
God bless you and your family,
ArtbyNan
PS. I’m really looking forward to following your next adventure!
August 8th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
I, too, am very appreciative not only of your talent as an artist and teacher but your generosity. You have given to anyone who wants it extraordinary teaching in a format that is unbelievably accessible and enjoyable. I look forward to an even more amazing 2nd year. Thanks Matt, and congratulations!
August 8th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Hey Matt, Thanks for your hard work…a big thank you to your wife and family as well. Looking forward the next phase!
August 8th, 2009 at 10:48 am
One the tv on line, if we need to be on a special site, please expain in detail how to get there. Sounds like a fun idea.
Like the one/one coaching idea ~ very interested.
Looking forward to muscles.
Happy for you that you are becoming so successful at this!!!
We all appreciate you so much.
Mary
August 8th, 2009 at 10:41 am
Andrew,
I make sure I don’t work at night anymore. I spend time with my family at night after dinner. However I do just about six to seven days a week. I do my best to pace myself, I guess my body let’s me know when I’m doing too much:)
Thanks for the comment!
August 8th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Good luck with you’r new venture Matt,look forward to see it………….regards
August 8th, 2009 at 10:33 am
How does your wife and kids fit in to your day!? I only have one, who just went off to college this year, and I don’t have enough time to set aside for myself at all.
I certainly speak for all the other members and thank you for putting up a wonderful site and dedicating your time to our growth!
How can this get any better?
AP