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Applying Studies/Fundamentals class: Hungry for art - John Silva - 10-02-2012
Hi Guys! My name is John Silva and I like to paint and teach.
Here's my website: www.johnsilvaart.tk , FB: https://www.facebook.com/john.silva.3511 and Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnSilvaArt
This class will be all about fundamentals but mainly with a strong focus on Studies.
That's the number 1 thing all of us get asked about... How do you study? How do you apply studies? What do you think when studying? How do you Analise the study? Why do you study? and so on and so forth... To put it simply, studying and fundamentals are what make you able to pull out crap from your imagination without the need to peek at reference... Granted there is no "Right or Wrong" way to study, but I strongly believe there's a "Faster and Slower" way to grow faster through studies.
-Class name: Hungry for art
-Willing to take 3 students at the time
-1-2 months class, 1 meeting per week for about 2-3 hours.
-Starting at:?? (still deciding exactly when to start, check back for update on this or propose a date.)
-Classes to include homework assignments, in depth paint-over and critique, discussion and analysis of work as it develops.
Class 1 - Introduction to studies.
-What is a study and what is its purpose?
-How to apply different effective ways to study?
-How to pick the right reference?
-Analyzing edges.
-Portfolio illustration Art description assignment.
Class 2 - Dissecting References.
- Analyzing the forms.
- Analyzing Light with a super slow motion camera. (really cool believe me)
- Analyzing color.
- Critics/paint-overs on the portfolio wips.
- Study Assignments.
Class 3 - Memory.
- Techniques of visual memorization.
- Discussing repetition.
- Critics/paint-overs on the portfolio wips.
- Study and fundamental Assignments.
Final Class 4 - Portfolio Revision.
- Reviewing what was learned.
- Using reference for details.
- Final Critiques/Paint-overs.
- Pancake party!
How will you pick your students?
(With a dice) I'll be picking one random beginner, one random intermediate and one random advanced, because I don't want to leave out anyone due to its level, so I'm taking from all levels/
When will you choose the students?
I'll keep positions open until the 12th of October and on the same day I'll announce who got picked.
If I'll be picked, how are we gonna communicate?
Through Skype. If you don't have a Skype account then you'll have to make one, also try to get a microphone if you don't have any, it'd make my life a lot easier.
BEWARE: I'll kick people out if someone shows no interest or fail to accomplish the assignments and homework.
To apply please leave your portfolio here and it'd be cool to write something about yourself as well!
Stay cool :D
RE: Hungry for art - sinnerman - 10-02-2012
I'm up for it!
I'm self-taught so every kind of help is much appreciated.
http://harkobotond.carbonmade.com/
RE: Hungry for art - EduardoGaray - 10-02-2012
I´m really interested in this John :)
When i do studies, i feel a bit lost sometimes, so i think i have much to learn from this classes!
I´m fantasy oriented but i would like to work with sci fi/space opera/military themes aswell.
http://eduardogarayart.blogspot.com.es/
RE: Hungry for art - Amaakir - 10-02-2012
Hey, John!
Im really interested. Being a self taught artist I really never learned anything about studies up until recently from CGhub...still I've always tried learning backways, doing finished artwork and trying to learn what I can from them.
I'd like to learn how to go the more professional way of heading into studies and applying them correctly. :)
Here's my portfolio:
www.amaakir.cghub.com
and my Sketchbook:
http://cghub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8335
Cheers and thanks for this!
RE: Hungry for art - Forrestimel - 10-02-2012
Hey John, I enjoy your artwork very much :D
I've been entirely self taught, I did take a semester at TAD doing a figure 1 class but I didn't do much of the homework and have regretted it ever since. Right now I'm 18 years old, living downstairs in my parents house with my girlfriend, and am trying desperately to get better at art.
Here is my portfolio: http://forresti.daportfolio.com/
RE: Hungry for art - Sickbrush - 10-02-2012
wohoo awesome!
RE: Hungry for art - Shredguts - 10-02-2012
Rock on , John! I'm Luke. I have admired your style, and have long wanted to push my art to such a level. My "portfolio" of sorts is merely a facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/lukeschroderart , but shows much of my style. I need to work on composition, environments, and plenty more areas as I'm sure you'll see. Thanks for your time.
RE: Hungry for art - hannesD - 10-02-2012
Hi
my name is Hannes Delbeke
I am a student in my last year (3)
I'm almost 20 years old and live in Belgium
I dont have a real portfolio yet
but do have a little blog i update once in a while
http://hannesdelbeke.blogspot.be/
at the moment i am working on a unity game
you can follow my progress here:
http://forum.unity3d.com/threads/145947-Hack-and-Slash
i am very interested in tips regarding studys
even just a little kickstart for a week would be a great help
longer would be even cooler
i do daily studys atm (1- 2 hour painting people )
(doing them for about 2-3 weeks now)
hope to hear from you
-Hannes
RE: Hungry for art - Ericcl8 - 10-02-2012
sign me up john :D
http://ericsmithart.cghub.com/
RE: Hungry for art - Andre-Sutherland - 10-02-2012
Hi John!
I would love to be apart of this :)
I'm a self taught artist based in Melbourne, Australia. 20 yrs old.
Definitely feel like I need some proper direction with my studying, a lot of the time it feels like it is directionless but I just keep going at it. Learning the proper ways to study fundamentals would be so beneficial for not just the next month or so but for the rest of my art journey :)
Thanks!
http://andre-sutherland.deviantart.com/
RE: Hungry for art - DavidFisher - 10-02-2012
Wooo Me! Me! Me! Me! Me! Lol gonna keep throwing my name in the hat here till I get picked to have one of u skilled and hard working artist as my sensei haha! I think this is an opportunity no artist should shrug off. will be looking for the updates sign me up and feed me! My gallery is below.
http://devaughn6.deviantart.com/gallery/
RE: Hungry for art - JoshSummana - 10-02-2012
This is awesome :)
I am Josh and have recently graduated from Uni and am looking to push my skills further. I have trouble with 'applying studies' and would find knowing the more beneficial ways to study very helpful :)
One question - just wondering if the lessons etc will be posted online to view or if you HAVE to be selected to view them?
Here is my profile...
http://joshsummana.deviantart.com/
RE: Hungry for art - Mr. Toodles - 10-02-2012
Hello, I would love to join your class if you'll have me. I am completely self motivated, and ready to learn. Getting in would be awsome and I would love to get first hand experience from someone.
My profile and studies are in these two links
http://crimsondaggers.com/forum/thread-934.html
http://crimsondaggers.com/forum/thread-1280.html
RE: Hungry for art - BATE - 10-02-2012
hi hi,it would be awesome for me to be in your class!Atm i study grafik design and im totally unchallanged in art there.I 've got many ideas which i would love to realize on a professional level.
my sketchbook http://crimsondaggers.com/forum/thread-1335.html
RE: Hungry for art - Wolkenfels - 10-02-2012
Good move!
I will try to follow your class as spectator. Your agenda holds a lot of points i need to work on.
Cheers.
RE: Hungry for art - Flo - 10-02-2012
hi john,
my name is Flo, I have been a dagger for maybe 5 months now.
I live in Germany and I am training myself to become a concept artist/illustrator.
My work can be reached through the links in my signature.
The whole study thing is really important, and I am sometimes asking myself if I do it right. so I think I can learn a lot from this.
Cheers,
Flo
RE: Applying Studies/Fundamentals class: Hungry for art - John Silva - 10-02-2012
Thanks to all the applicants so far and the attention, honestly I thought not many people would apply because it's such a "boring" but really important class. I'm really puuuuumped :D , There's still time to apply I'm giving it a week until I close the applications, so keep them coming!
Btw, the classes will be streamed online and saved On-Demand for everyone one to participate and re-watch as many times as you please :)
RE: Applying Studies/Fundamentals class: Hungry for art - adriannagorski - 10-02-2012
:s
I'd like to join please,
RE: Applying Studies/Fundamentals class: Hungry for art - ImSkeptical - 10-02-2012
I would love to learn from you :D.
sketchbook - http://crimsondaggers.com/forum/thread-812.html
da - http://imskeptical.deviantart.com/
RE: Applying Studies/Fundamentals class: Hungry for art - Chilingo - 10-02-2012
I really Love Daniel and Sickbrush but your art is the style that I want but I would be happy with eather one of you guys :) but I really really want this John www.chilingo.deviantart.com www.chilingo.cghub.com