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Regardless of your personal style or the medium you use, excellent drawing is the foundation you need in order to achieve your artistic goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot to worry, this is not a tedious anatomy class. Instead, this is a celebration of the human form!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout the ability to draw well, you will be forever limited as a figurative artist. In this video, Daniel will not only help you break through your fear and hesitation of life drawing, he'll help you discover a newfound enjoyment for it that you’ve probably never experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the masters, Daniel focuses on the depiction of body shapes and forms through the gentle sculpting of light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe describes the goal for his drawings as \u003cstrong\u003elyrical realism \u003c\/strong\u003e… figures that are recognizably the real thing, but with a sense of poetic grace about them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Daniel’s instruction, you’ll gain new clarity and will soon be enhancing your art by applying the master touches Daniel reveals in this video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick on the links below for extra Articles!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/IA71_Daniel_Maidman.pdf?787\" title=\"Article One Title\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArticle One Title\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/IA72_Daniel_Maidman.pdf?787\" title=\"Article Two Title\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArticle Two Title\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/IA73_Daniel_Maidman.pdf?787\" title=\"Article Three Title\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArticle Three Title\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/IA74_Daniel_Maidman.pdf?787\" title=\"Article Four Title\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArticle Four Title\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDrawing Demonstration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVisual Cognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProject Materials \u0026amp; Tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGetting to Know the Tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFemale Short Poses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWorking With The Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnatomy 1: Fat, Muscle \u0026amp; Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFemale Long Pose: The First Sitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFemale Long Pose: Develop the Drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFemale Long Pose: Complete the Drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnatomy 2: Male Versus Female\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMale Short Poses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMale Long Pose: The First 20 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMale Long Pose: Develop the Drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMale Long Pose: Complete the Drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWorking From Photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eClosing Remarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInterview with the Artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExhibit of Works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daniel Maidman","offers":[{"title":"Streaming","offer_id":44051866386689,"sku":"purple_lsv_daniemaidmenhan-329","price":137.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"DVD","offer_id":44051866419457,"sku":"DDM1","price":137.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Streaming + DVD","offer_id":44051866452225,"sku":"purple_lsv_daniemaidmenhan-329","price":167.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/Maidman_447aae8c-d379-4505-a839-203381b3d48a.jpg?v=1683059083"},{"product_id":"oliver-sin-portrait-drawing-simplified","title":"Oliver Sin: Portrait Drawing Simplified","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRELATED PRODUCTS - Click \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"HERE\" href=\"https:\/\/painttube.tv\/products\/oliver-sin-book?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=3b398efee\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Oliver Sin Book and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"HERE\" href=\"https:\/\/painttube.tv\/products\/oliver-sin-video-book-combo?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=3b398efee\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003efor the Oliver Sin Video\/Combo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePortrait Drawing Simplified\u003c\/strong\u003e, Oliver Sin freely shares what he has learned in his many years of study through school, college, the movie industry, and in his professional teaching career to help you advance your skill at an incredibly quick rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOliver will show you how to overcome your struggles with portraits and he’ll demonstrate exactly how to avoid common mistakes. He’ll lead you to remember why you wanted to try portrait work in the first place by bringing you back to the fun of it all. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmong many achievements and awards, Oliver has had his beautiful, captivating portraits featured on the cover of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTime Magazine, \u003c\/em\u003etwice! He also worked for George Lucas as a concept artist before moving on to an incredibly successful teaching career that spanned 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you’ve ever had any desire at all to create breathtaking portraits, don’t pass up this rare opportunity to learn from Oliver Sin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you’ve tried portraits and you’re unhappy with the results, you’ll find Oliver to be a great encouragement. He openly admits his own failures and what he’s done to rectify them. This alone will slice years off of your own learning and practice curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrust us when we say that Oliver Sin has many things to teach you and you don’t want to pass up an opportunity to learn from him. You’re sure to see amazing results when you incorporate Oliver’s techniques into your own portrait drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChapter Outline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Tools–brief review of vine charcoal and other drawing tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead Drawing vs. Portrait Drawing:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDemonstration 1: Head in Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead in Profile: Proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrief review of how to see and capture the accurate proportions of the head and face using a photo of a woman in profile for reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFOR BEGINNERS– Oliver recommends starting with a profile drawing before tackling any other view of the head. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearn how to hold and use vine charcoal and WHY PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS use this as a tool when laying in the construction of the head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTIP to use contour lines to draw so your portrait is MORE ORGANIC, LESS CARTOONY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to see and draw ACCURATE ANGLES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to hold your “measuring tool” (Oliver uses a brush handle) for best results \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTIPS on Standard proportional guidelines (using Andrew Loomis’ guidelines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead in Profile: Initial Shapes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiscuss what a shape is–a closed contour, and the importance of seeing shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic vs Geometric shapes, and how the face has many geometric shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiscuss the importance of accuracy of “shape” in order to get the likeness of models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOliver Demonstrates how to draw a very basic profile of a woman from a photo using “shapes” drawn onto the proportional guidelines he drew in previous chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe more sketching lines you use here at this shape-making stage of a head drawing, the better–will help you get accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead in Profile: Accurate Shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContinue the profile drawing along with Oliver and learn step by step TIPS for drawing with accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy it's OK TO TRACE–Oliver encourages his students to learn by tracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThink of it as a Stepping Stone to better drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse your tracing to then look at your sketch and see where your Initial Shape drawing needs improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTurn the reference and your drawing UPSIDE DOWN – the second pass at finding accurate shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy the end of this chapter you will have a BLUEPRINT for the rest of your drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead in Profile: Planes of the Head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsing a John Asaro model of the head, Oliver explains and draws the plane changes on his profile shape drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eACCURACY of Shape and PLANE CHANGE are most important part for new portrait artists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlane changes are smaller shapes of the head \/ face that will give even more accuracy to your portrait drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearn The ONE PLANE CHANGE BEGINNERS MISS and how to make sure you don’t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDemonstration 2: Head in ¾-View\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead in ¾-View: Proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnce you draw a profile view, you are ready for this MORE COMPLICATED pose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOliver reminds us to OBSERVE THE MODEL FIRST before drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe reviews this pose and the IDEAL LIGHTING to use to give most contrast to the features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOliver reviews the GESTURE of this pose–the tilts and angles that you need to observe so you can capture them accurately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearn what PAPER is best to use to capture the the texture of the hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead in ¾-View: Initial Shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOliver Demonstrates how to draw a the initial shapes onto the proportional guidelines of the ¾ view of the man he drew in previous chapter \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReminders to focus on shape of HAIR versus lines and individual hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAccuracy of shapes will make or break your drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to AVOID a FLOATING HEAD portrait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead in ¾-View: Accurate Shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContinue the ¾-view head drawing along with Oliver and Learn step by step TIPS for drawing with accuracy using the tracing paper technique we first tried in the profile demo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearn WHICH SHAPE is Key to a good drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearn how to see shapes ABSTRACTLY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Details of a face are just a Spot on an Apple\u003c\/em\u003e” – aka, details are not important\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead in ¾-View: Planes of the Head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsing the John Asaro model we were introduced to in the previous demonstration of the profile, Oliver explains and draws the plane changes on his ¾-view head shape drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead in ¾-View: The Final Blueprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 5th pass to make sure your shapes and drawing are as accurate as can be\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead in ¾-View: Render the Values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to hold the charcoal as you add value shape by shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy it is IMPERATIVE to use the same stick of charcoal for the entire value rendering stage (oliver recommends finding a nice long piece and breaking into 1-inch smaller pieces so ALL your values come from the same stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearn How to render the head with the 5-VALUE SYSTEM” using vine charcoal \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTips on what to watch out for such as “the side plane of the nose is very narrow,” and “don't worry about the highlights yet,” learn how to make corrections if needed, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to achieve the darkest darks, easily remove charcoal, and when it’s okay to blend and when you should not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead in ¾-View:Develop the Values of the Face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeepen shadows–how to AVOID CHALKY BRUSHSTROKE\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (oliver refers to his vine charcoal application as a brushstroke even though he is using charcoal without a brush)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt’s never too dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ONLY time its ok to use a contour LINE, versus laying down value as shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYour FINGER as an eraser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKneaded eraser to remove highlight shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRendering is all about the RELATIONSHIP of the values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSQUINT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePATIENCE, PATIENCE, PATIENCE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTEP BACK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead in ¾-View: Develop the Values of the Facial Hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen it's OK to EXAGGERATE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTIPS for drawing realistic Facial hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAN UNEXPECTED TOOL you need to draw facial hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen to add WRINKLES and how\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead in ¾-View: Push the Darks \u0026amp; Lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemember to use CROSS HATCHING to avoid chalky darks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDevelop the ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTips to Create the ROUNDNESS of the eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStart highlighting the hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead in ¾-View: Redefine the Face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdjust value relationships: Redefine darks and bring up lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePay attention to plane changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead in ¾-View: Final Adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLoose, soft impression of facial hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearn how to keep hair EXPRESSIVE versus drawing every strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTRICKS to give the beard realistic volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy only 15% of your edges should be hard–where those need to go and why\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen to add FIXATIF and why\/how\/where\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead in ¾-View: Add Dark Accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWHEN and Where to put these and WHY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat you need to do BEFORE you add Dark Accents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to AVOID a LONELY ACCENT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVideo Extras:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInsights from the artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExhibit of Works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh-Speed View\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOther PaintTube Videos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the artist:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a passionate art educator, I’d like to dedicate this video to the many students whom I have taught, but also have learned from. 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Claudia Nice will teach you all of these key components and improve your drawing in no time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou will love this art instruction video if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"first\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou are looking for instruction to create realistic art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou have struggled in creating realistic artwork and need some help improving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"last\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou are just getting into drawing and need a starting point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claudia Nice","offers":[{"title":"Streaming","offer_id":44105189490945,"sku":"purple_lsv_drawibasichow-610","price":47.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/22-CPN2d-Copy.jpg?v=1685131685"},{"product_id":"claudia-nice-texture-drawing-basics","title":"Claudia Nice: Texture Drawing Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAre you just getting into drawing and need some tips, looking for instruction on creating textures in realistic art or struggling in creating realistic artwork and need some help improving?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearn to achieve realistic textures in pencil with this art instruction video by best-selling author Claudia Nice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFollow clear, friendly, step-by-step instructions as Claudia Nice demonstrates strokework in great detail. 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text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e-\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHow to apply Renaissance techniques of sfumato and chiaroscuro to create portraits with soft, natural edges and powerful light and shadow…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e-\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eA thorough study of head anatomy, beginning with the structure of the skull, the underlying musculature, and the simplified planes of the head\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e-\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHow to analyze your subject’s features like a surgeon to guarantee your portrait’s success…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e-\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eTechniques for rendering challenging areas like hair and creating soft edges that bring your portraits to life…\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e-\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e…\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eand so many more incredible insights!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eA First Place winner in Drawing at the Portrait Society of America’s International Art Competition, Oliver Sin brings 24 years of teaching experience to this course, distilled into a clear, accessible process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThis is your chance to learn from a true master of his craft!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 25.0pt; line-height: 115%;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eMeet Your New Instructor, Oliver Sin!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/Oliver_Video_2_480x480.png?v=1756151305\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eOliver Sin is an alumnus of Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California, where he earned his BFA in Illustration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eAfter graduating in 1996, he began his career as a concept artist in the computer game industry at LucasArts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eIn 2001, Oliver returned to his alma mater, where he has since served as an instructor in the School of Fine Arts and 2D Animation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHis artistic achievements have earned him significant recognition in the portrait art world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eIn 2021, Oliver’s vine charcoal portrait of his father won First Place in Drawing at the Portrait Society of America’s International Art Competition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eIn recognition of his consistent achievements in fine art portraiture, he was awarded Signature status by the Portrait Society of America in 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eOliver is also the author of two instructional art books, \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eDrawing the Head for Artists\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eFacial Expressions for Artists\u003c\/i\u003e, both published by Rockport Publishers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHis first step-by-step educational DVD, \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003ePortrait Drawing Simplified\u003c\/i\u003e, was released by Streamline Publishing in April 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eSince 2011, Oliver has had the privilege of studying under several renowned contemporary artists — Zhaoming Wu, Henry Yan, and Huihan Liu — whose mentorship has deeply influenced his artistic journey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eTheir guidance inspired him to pursue a more refined understanding of human expression and to approach portraiture with a heightened sensitivity to form, structure, and composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eOliver’s teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that true understanding must precede rendering. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eAs he often reminds his students, “What is not understood cannot be faithfully portrayed.” And “True draughtsmanship begins with knowledge; without it, the image remains but a shadow.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThis philosophy has shaped his approach to portrait drawing, which emphasizes analyzing before drawing and understanding the underlying structure before rendering details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eOliver has been a professional art educator at Academy of Art University in San Francisco since 2001. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eOver the course of his 24 years of teaching, he has studied under master artists and continuously refined his own approach to portrait drawing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe method he shares today is the result of decades of experience — distilled into a clear, accessible process designed to help students learn with ease and confidence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHis goal is to demystify the art of portraiture, offering a pathway that is both efficient and deeply rooted in classical principles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eStudents and followers consistently describe Oliver’s teaching approach as “easy to understand” and his results as looking “effortless.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHis ability to “simplify what you see” and his deep knowledge make his instruction accessible and effective for artists at all levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 25.0pt; line-height: 115%;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eWhat You’ll Discover Inside:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe counterintuitive “Analyze-First” approach that transforms portrait drawing from a frustrating guessing game into a clear, structured process producing remarkable results in a fraction of the time...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe Renaissance secret of \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003esfumato\u003c\/i\u003e (Italian for “smoke-like”) that creates soft, blurred edges without hard outlines — the same technique Leonardo da Vinci used to create portraits with natural, dimensional qualities…\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eWhy focusing on features instead of shapes keeps most artists trapped in a cycle of disappointment — and the simple shift in perception that instantly improves your portraits’ dimension and character…\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe surprising role of toned paper as an active participant in your portrait that unifies your drawing while saving significant time and effort… and how to use sepia and white pencils for masterly effects\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe often-overlooked preparation step that \u003cu\u003ecreates precision and control\u003c\/u\u003e that transform your drawing experience; most art courses ignore this, but Oliver considers it essential...\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe exact three-step “Shape-Planes-Structure” method that builds portraits from fundamental forms to finished details — creating a solid foundation that eliminates guesswork and produces consistent results…\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eA precise technique for rendering hair that solves one of the biggest challenges for portrait artists — capturing the organic flow and dimensional quality without creating flat, lifeless strands...\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe specific “Look five times, draw once” methodology that dramatically reduces mistakes and corrections — saving you hours of frustration while creating more accurate, confident portraits…\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eA step-by-step approach to analyzing faces before drawing that identifies the essential shapes, planes, and structures most artists miss — creating portraits with professional-level dimension and character…\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe detailed process for creating soft edges for lips without the hard outlines that instantly mark a portrait as amateurish — a subtle technique that significantly elevates the quality of your work...\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eWhy turning your reference and drawing upside down reveals shape errors you’d never notice right side up — and how this simple technique can transform the accuracy of your portraits almost immediately...\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eWhat Oliver discovered after 24 years of teaching thousands of students that separates those who create dimensional, lifelike portraits from those who struggle with flat, lifeless results (hint: it happens before pencil touches paper)...\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe counterintuitive truth about the white of the eye in portrait drawing that surprises even experienced artists — and how understanding this principle transforms the realism of your portraits...\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe one plane most students forget when drawing faces that’s absolutely crucial for accuracy — once you know it, you’ll never make this common mistake again…\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eWhy Oliver recommends modifying your sketch three to five times before proceeding to the next stage — and how this seemingly time-consuming step actually saves hours while dramatically improving results...\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eMaster the classical techniques of sfumato and chiaroscuro to create portraits with soft, smoke-like edges and powerful light and shadow — the same approaches used by Renaissance masters...\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eLearn to see and draw accurate shapes and planes rather than just features — developing the fundamental skill that separates master portrait artists from everyone else...\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eDevelop the ability to analyze poses before drawing — Oliver’s No. 1 recommendation for portrait drawing success and a skill most art instruction completely overlooks...\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003ePLUS: Discover how to use lost and found edges to create visual interest and dimensional quality — allowing some edges to disappear into shadow while others remain defined…\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eand so much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 25.0pt; line-height: 115%;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eChapter Breakdown \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eIntroduction \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/01_Introduction_Materials_480x480.jpg?v=1756151383\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eInitial Sketch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/02_Initial_Sketch_480x480.jpg?v=1756151414\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eAccuracy of Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/03_Accurate_Shapes_480x480.jpg?v=1756151471\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eModify the Sketch: Shapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/04_Modify_the_Sketch_Shapes_480x480.jpg?v=1756151513\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eDrawing the Planes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/05_Drawing_the_Planes_480x480.jpg?v=1756151541\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eAccuracy of Planes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/06_Accurate_Planes_480x480.jpg?v=1756152249\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eModify the Sketch: Planes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/07_Modify_the_Sketch_Planes_480x480.jpg?v=1756152274\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eAnatomy Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/08_Anatomy_Review_480x480.jpg?v=1756152300\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eStart with the Darks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/09_Start_with_the_Darks_480x480.jpg?v=1756152325\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe Midtones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/10_The_Midtones_480x480.jpg?v=1756152348\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eTake it to Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/11_Take_It_to_Finish_480x480.jpg?v=1756152374\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eExtra Bonuses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eShadow Review:\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eReview differences between form and cast shadows as you apply a range of five values to create a 3D sphere; practice as needed before applying to your portrait.\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHigh Speed View for your painting convenience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eExhibit of Oliver Sin’s works for your creative inspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: .5in; 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