All monster creators need a place to start. For those wanting to learn the basic techniques of monster drawing, this training video is tailor made for you. In addition, while it provides a perfect entry point for the beginner, it also works as a great refresher for the intermediate and experienced artist as well.

Follow renowned artist and sculptor, Davis Fandino, as he guides you through a very detailed, step-by-step introduction to drawing monstrous figures, all by sketching a centaur from start to finish.

Beginner Level

1h 33m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title - 16s

2. Intro to Basic Drawing Techniques - 52s

3. Materials - 5min

4. Overview - 3min

5. Practice Marks - 4min

6. Quick Shading Exercise-The Sphere - 7min

7. Sketching a Basic Layout - 8min

8. Establishing Planes & An Outline - 9min

9. Establishing Forms - 8min

10. Defining Contour - 6min

11. Shading: Establishing Tone & Value - 6min

12. Soft Smudging - 2min

13. Reintroducing Shadows - 3min

14. Darkening Shadows - 4min

15. Introducing Highlights - 5min

16. Blending Highlights & Shadows - 4min

17. Adding Detail - 3min

18. The Face - 5min

19. Shading the Face - 1min

20. Adding Highlights to the Face - 59s

21. Finer Areas of Highlight - 3min

22. Stepping Back & Adding Last Details - 2min

23. Wrap Up - 2min

Materials

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GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Easel
MDF Drawing Board
Photo Reference Material

TOOLS

Drawing Tools

- Chamois Cloth
- Charcoal Crayons:
  - - Black
  - - White
- Charcoal Pastel Pencils:
  - - Black – Medium, Soft
  - - Ochre – Medium
  - - White – Medium
- Drawing Stump
- Dry Cleaning Pad – powdered gum erasing material in mesh bag
- Graphite Pencils – Varying Hardness
- Gray Scale Sketch Pad
- Grid
- Large Sheets Gray Scale Paper
- Newsprint Sketch Pad
- Oil Based Pastel Pencil
- Pencil Sharpener
- Sketchbook Sketch Pad

Erasing Tools

Gum Eraser
Kneaded Rubber Eraser
Plastic Eraser

SUPPLIES

Painter’s Tape
Sandpaper Pencil Pointer (homemade)

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyDavis Fandino

Fine Art Sculptor and Key Sculptor for ADI, Davis Fandino passes easily between the worlds of blockbuster film and high art.

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