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Dorian Iten

🎨 Art Educator: Realistic Light & Shadow 🌐 Former Director at Barcelona Academy of Art 🌍 Trained by masters in art, illustration & design πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ¨ 20k+ students & counting πŸ‘‡ Join our community

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Refreshed Portfolio + 2025 Workshops & Courses

Hi all, First off: I’ve refreshed my portfolio – now live at dorian.art. Take a look and let me know what you think! Some of these pieces are available for sale for the first time. Then, here are a few upcoming courses & workshops I'd be remiss not to share: πŸ₯šπŸŒ± Shading Course Cohort 12 – Starting April 9 The Spring term of the Shading Course is starting soon. Get a Feedback Pass and join a group of passionate students, many of them returning to go deeper into mastering the fundamentals of...

Handuary is done – now it’s time for Figuary! 😁 February is all about figure drawing at the Drawing Dojo, our Discord server! Figuary is a 28-day challenge designed to sharpen your figure drawing skills, whether through quick gestures or longer poses. This challenge is flexible: experiment with different approaches and mediums, commit to daily drawing, or a more casual pace. The goal is to grow, explore, and celebrate the human form together! Join Figuary on Discord There will be a feedback...

Hiking in Switzerland

Hi all, Happy Holidays! Here are a few upcoming events I'm excited to share: πŸ–οΈ Handuary Challenge 2025 Looking for a fun way to kick off 2025? Join us in Handuary, a 21-day drawing challenge starting January 1st, 2025! Week 1: Anatomy + Gesture Week 2: Expressive, Open Hands Week 3: Tense, Gripping Hands Bonus: Hands from Imagination We’ll host two weekly Meet + Draw sessions and provide resources to keep you motivated. All participants will be invited to a live feedback session at the end...

Dorian Iten in his studio

Hi everyone, I'm excited to share an opportunity to work with me in person next summer! This is a new 2-week workshop on light & form, held at Angel Academy of Art, my alma mater. I recommend signing up early as seats are limited and most might be claimed by in-house students of the academy. You can find more information here:https://angelacademyofart.com/workshop-5-mastering-light-and-form Warm greetings,Dorian

Hi everyone! βœ¨πŸ“– For German-speaking readers and book lovers: I’m thrilled to introduce Claire Brubacher – LeibwΓ€chterin des KΓΆnigs, an illustrated adventure novel that transports you into an 18th-century-inspired world filled with intrigue, courage, and discovery. Perfect for young adults and children, this story follows Claire, a young girl from humble beginnings who stumbles upon an unexpected opportunity that could change her life forever. Note: This edition is published in the original...

Inktober Portrait Drawing Challenge

Hello friends, We’re excited to announce the return of the Inktober Portrait Drawing Challenge at the Drawing Dojo! πŸŽ‰ This October, we're putting a cinematic twist on Inktober by drawing our favorite TV and movie characters – a fun way to develop your portrait drawing skills. Join Portrait Challenge What to Expect Daily Drawing Sessions – Meet + draw with fellow artists every weekday. Drawing Prompts – Receive weekly portrait-themed prompts. Community Support – Share your progress, get...

Hello friends, I've just returned from an incredible week in northern Italy, training in family constellations and spiritual constellations. I haven't had this much fun in a long time, and I don't think I've ever laughed and cried so much in a single week... πŸ˜… Back in the studio again, here are a few things I've been wanting to share: γ…€ 1 β€” Preview lesson from my upcoming Cast Drawing Course ✏️ Fresh out of the oven! I'm still putting the finishing touches on it, feel free to leave feedback....

Hi everyone, I'll be live today giving a demonstration and answering audience questions on cast drawing! I hope to see you there. The recording will be up shortly after. Livestream: Charcoal Cast Drawing Starting time: 10am PDT, 7pm CETLink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBXE6gEnaxc Join YouTube Livestream Cast Drawing Guide – Catalyst Edition I am also happy to announce the early release version of my 20+ page Cast Drawing Guide. Get access and help me purchase a camera + video switcher...

Hi everyone, First things first: you can get 20% off the self-study version of The Shading Course at Proko.com using code SUMMERSALE right now. Or save 20% on the version with my feedback on my platform. This is my 10-week in-depth course on drawing realistic light & shadow. For clarity: ShadingCourse.com Personal feedback Private Discord server €599 β†’ €479 Proko.com No feedback Proko community $249 β†’ $200 Also, the Drawing Dojo Discord server is hosting FIVE free drawing activities this...

Hi everyone, I'm grateful to share that I recently joined artist Sanchia Marshall on the Trail Blazers Palette Podcast. In what became my most personal public conversation yet, I delve into my artistic journey and personal milestonesβ€”from my studies in Florence to experiences of marriage, peaceful divorce, and responding to social anxiety with playfulness and courage. I hope this episode offers you both solace and inspiration, as I explore these topics with Sanchia. 🎧 Listen here: Light and...