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Chapter1: Setting Value & Form
This Full length "Start To Finish" DVD begins with setting our base colour's and blocking in our major shapes and forms. All base colour's are listed and blocked in on screen in this chapter..

Chapter 2: Transition Stokes And Colour
This chapter concentrates on the creation of shape and form. The viewer is taught to use direction of stroke and negative painting to establish basic shape and form. The use of transition stokes are introduced and demonstrated. Larger area's are then broken down to further the creation of shape and structure.

Chapter 3: Adding Detail
With a solid foundation and strong structure and form established we move on to the creation of detail. The viewer learns the use of working back and forth between their vales and the use of colour temperature change. The use of "washes" and airbrush washes are introduced in this chapter, note that a airbrush is not required, but is an asset to the evolving artist.

Chapter 4: Detailing The Face
This chapter demonstrates the art of fine detail through the use of "area break down". The viewer will learn to detail the nose, add fine detail to the muzzle fur, detail the eyes and how to differentiate between short and long hair brush strokes.

Chapter 5: Detailing The Mane
Detailing now continues to the long hair of the mane. once again specific instruction is given in the area of using warm and cool colour's and the use of directional strokes to enhance the look of fur. The importance of light source and light play on the form is explained as detail is built up. Instruction continues with the use of variation and the importance of thick and thin line. This chapter ends with how to create subtle and strong curves in fur.

Chapter 6: Detailing the Muzzle
This chapter explains the use of alternate colour's and how to achieve the "look" of white fur. Instruction also details the technique of over lapping shape and softening edges with transition strokes and transition colour. This chapter finishes with the application of transition from light areas into the shadowed areas of the muzzle.

Chapter 7: Finishing Detail
This chapter shows you how to bring it all together and how to soften off transitions and sharp edges. Viewer will also learn how to "ping" with light and how to push and pull final values.

Bonus Materials
This DVD video also includes: Full chapter menus for fast convenient navigation. Detailed Glossary of terms used on the video. One click play Slideshow of Derek's original art. Full artist's biography and photo gallery. Navigation enhancer with the "Key Point" marker to mark vital information points on the DVD. Link to online templates, colour charts, reference shots and other DVD extra's.

 

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