Solving Drawing Problems with Digital Painting

Thanks to @Wacom for sponsoring this lesson! Get recommendations on tablets by viewing the links below This demo shows you how to complete a digital grayscale painting from reference in a traditional, painterly style. Jon shows you how to achieve this by using traditional techniques and traditionally-inspired brushes with additional advice to help you avoid getting stuck in the details. Interested in learning more about digital painting? Get the entire course at Wacom Tablets (affiliate links): 13 inch Mobile Studio Pro - 16 inch Mobile Studio Pro - Mobile Studio Pro Stand (13&16 inch) - 13 inch Cintiq Pro - 16 inch Cintiq Pro - 24 inch Cintiq Pro - 32 inch Cintiq Pro - 24&32 Flex Arm - Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:47 Using Traditional Techniques / Toning the Canvas 5:03 Establishing the Background 6:07 Adding Values and Blocking in Forms 8:33 Light and Shadow Shapes 10:25 Refining the Painting 12:11 The Benefits of Using Difficult Tools 13:20 Making Creative Decisions and Stylizing 16:03 Where is the Highest Level of Information? 16:30 Using Digital Hacks for a Traditional Feel 17:20 Outro and Assignment Related Links: How to Digitally Paint in Grayscale - Getting Started with Digital Painting - Digital Painting Playlist - #digitalpainting #figurepainting #grayscale Subscribe to Proko: Don't miss new tutorials - Hit the BELL! Premium Videos - Pose photo sets - FOLLOW PROKO: Email Newsletter- Instagram - Twitter - Facebook - Tumblr - Pinterest - WATCH MORE PROKO: Latest Uploads: Figure Drawing: Art of Caricature: Popular Videos: ABOUT PROKO: Instructional How to Draw videos for artists. My drawing lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching.