Lessons Archive

Animals – Asian Elephant

In this lesson, Doug will demonstrate inking an Asian Elephant, where he alters his reference from a more dreary scene to one with a happier feel. 

Animals – Sable Antelope

Taking a more comic book style approach, Doug will tackle a sable antelope. He will show how to build the ink up in layers to get a sheen effect of the antelope's unique fur. 

Animals – Camel

In this lesson Doug will tackle inking a camel with a focusing on navigating fur textures.

Master Study – Coll – Part I

In this series of lessons, Doug will tackle doing a Joseph Clement Coll master study, from Coll's The Lost World illustrations. Part 1 of 5.

Architecture Part I

In these lesson, Doug will demonstrate how to approach a piece of Gothic Architecture, focusing kn keeping values lighter and more reserved, and indicating different textures. 

Landscape Part I

In the first lesson in Inking Phase II, Doug tackles a forest scene with water, reflections, trees, shrubbery and a stone wall. 

Closing Thoughts

Jeff and Doug close out the phase and tell you about the next one, Inking Phase II!