I’ve taken everything I’ve learned over the years about painting and packed it into clear, straightforward lessons. No-nonsense and straight to the point, I show you exactly what I do, think about, and the concepts and techniques I use to make things appealing in painting.

Whether you’re just starting out, already experienced and looking to refine your skills, or curious to see how I personally approach things and share my unique insights, this course has something for everyone.

The Lesson Plan

Each lesson is designed to be approachable and immediately applicable to your work. I break down these core topics with depth and purpose and show you how I personally approach them.

Shapes & Value 

• Intro
• Value Keys and Design
• Value Simplification
• Analyzing Master Paintings
• Analyzing My Own Works
• Checkerboarding
• Focal Points and Design
• Studying Shapes from References
• The Importance/Nuances of Silhouette
• Conveying Depth with Values
• Value Comps Demonstration
• Assignment

Shapes & Form

• Intro to Forms and Shapes
• Thinking in Primitive Forms
• Organic vs Mechanical
• Cast & Form Shadows
• Designing Your Own Forms
• Planar and Polygon Thinking
• Secret Shapes!
• Shapes and Form Demonstration
• Assignment

Color & Light 

• Color Intro
• Basics and Color Relativity
• The Color Wheel
• Conveying Forms With Color
• Color Harmony
• Direct Light vs Ambient Light
• Color's Intensity + Relationship With Value
• Broken Colors
• Assignment

Edges 

• Intro to Edges
• Types of Edges and Brushes
• How Different Edges Feel
• Breaking the Silhouette & Lost Edges
• Analyzing Important Edges in Reference
• Edges in Master Paintings
• Analyzing More Master Paintings
• How I Apply Edges in My Own Works
• Interior Painting Demonstration
• Statue Painting Demonstration
• Assignment

• Module.1.rar - 1.8 GB
• Module.2.rar - 2.8 GB
• Module.3.rar - 1.5 GB
• Module.4.rar - 2.0 GB
• Yuming.Brush.Pack.rar - 113.7 MB