Lessons Archive

This lesson should go nicely as it is the simplest of the 3 key head positions.

Now that you have tackled the simplified Asaro head from straight on, let’s give the three-quarter view a try!

This lesson introduces a wonderful drawing tool: the simplified “Asaro” head. Jeff will explain its uses, and walk you through how to draw this head from straight on.

Here we will work on familiarizing ourselves with the various landmarks of the skull, and with the essentials of properly laying in the skull in profile.

In this lesson Jeff explains the importance of the skull, its landmarks, and how to properly approach laying in and mapping it.

In this lesson we will go over the essentials of laying in a head from straight on, three-quarter, and profile. We will go over some very important measuring systems and navigational cues as well.

Now that we have freehand drawn our objects and mapped our shadow patterns we are ready to add value, and reveal the three dimensional effect that accurate edge, value, and shape can accomplish.

In this lesson we continue building up our freehand still life set up and will emphasize the importance of edge mapping.

In this lesson you will learn to approach drawing with shape recognition as well as freehand perspective. This will build on all of the principles you learned in Phase I.

In this lesson we will explore the importance of values and how to utilize simple light and dark shapes to reveal form.

Visual artists have long used negative shapes to help navigate complex groups of forms. In this lesson we will look more closely at what these are, and how to utilize them.

The cylinder is one of the most commonly used geometric forms, so pay special attention to this one! These exercises are not always the most exciting, but they are very important. Stay focused and enjoy.

Join Jeff as he takes you through breaking down complex form into easily managed geometric shapes. This lesson serves as a great preview of why the fundamental building blocks are so essential.

This lesson explores the concept of values and edges in a very simple, easy-to-digest manner.

The emphasis of this lesson is on good posture and how to properly draw with your whole arm (not just your wrist). You will also learn warm-up exercises that will be used throughout your training in the Watts method.

It sounds a bit silly, but sharpening the charcoal pencil in the Watts method is anything but easy. Stay alert as Jeff walks you through this very important lesson.

Jeff offers some closing thoughts on phase II of Portrait Painting.