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...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi all, Happy Holidays! Here are a few upcoming events I'm excited to share: 🖐️ 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...
3 months ago • 1 min read
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
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi everyone! ✨📖 For German-speaking readers and book lovers: I’m thrilled to introduce Claire Brubacher – Leibwächterin des Königs, 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...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hello friends, We’re excited to announce the return of the Inktober Portrait Drawing Challenge at the Drawing Dojo! 🎉 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...
7 months ago • 1 min read
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... 😅 Back in the studio again, here are a few things I've been wanting to share: ㅤ 1 — 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....
7 months ago • 1 min read
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...
9 months ago • 1 min read
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 → €479 Proko.com No feedback Proko community $249 → $200 Also, the Drawing Dojo Discord server is hosting FIVE free drawing activities this...
10 months ago • 1 min read
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 milestones—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...
11 months ago • 1 min read