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See a step by step demo of how create thumbnail sketches in color, using techniques involving tracing paper, hard copy print outs, and digital adjustments. See Part 1 of this process through creating digital collages as image references for painting. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu. Video Walkthrough As a free educational source, Art Prof […]
Prompt Subject matter Tracing paper Tips Format Art Media Examples Artworks by Triplegem, SC McGill, Cynthia, Johanna, Brittany, Neil, Bowsers Thumbnail Sketches This video explains and demonstrates the process of how thumbnail sketches work within the artistic process. There are many benefits of thumbnail sketches: they can save you time when working on a final […]
This video is a demo of how to draw thumbnails using several reference photos to create an original composition. See the process of how to merge the reference photos to create a dynamic landscape that shows depth. Demo led by Art Prof Clara Lieu. Video Walkthrough Prof Lieu’s Tips It’s common for people to know […]
Prompt Make a viewfinder by cutting a rectangular window into a piece of cardboard. Walk around your living space, looking through the window to find “scenes” that interest you. Play with getting up close vs standing further back, and aim for a broad variety of scenes. Goal Create twelve thumbnail sketches based on the areas […]
These videos explain and demonstrate the process of how thumbnail sketches work within the artistic process. ‘ There are many benefits of thumbnail sketches: they can save you time when working on a final piece of artwork and allow you to explore more options for composition. The demonstration shows simple strategies on how to crop […]