New Guide + Livestream today: Charcoal Cast Drawing


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 CET
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBXE6gEnaxc

video preview

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 for my course production! 💪

Also, if you are looking for a community of people to draw with, we have several free activities going on at the Drawing Dojo, our free community server. A guest lecture coming up shortly, too!

Warm greetings from the mountains,
Dorian

Dorian Iten

🎨 Art Educator: Realistic Light & Shadow 🌐 Former Director at Barcelona Academy of Art 🌍 Trained by masters in art, illustration & design 👨‍🎨 20k+ students & counting 👇 Join our community

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