Even if you’re confident with a pencil and paper, digital linework in Photoshop is a challenging skill to master. Instead of repeating the common advice to ‘just practice’, I’ve broken the challenge down into individual skills. Part 1, “Gesture”, starts in an unexpected place: loose scribbles. The series guides you through a set of exercises ranging from simple drills to gestural photo studies. To keep everyone on the same page, the download also includes my set of natural media Photoshop brushes. If you’re looking to improve your digital linework, “Gesture” is an essential first step! Watch the preview video here. Runtime: 65 Minutes (Digital Download, includes Photoshop Brush Presets) Videos: 1. The Path to Confident Linework2. School Supplies3. Drawing From the Shoulder4. Freehand Straight Lines5. Ghosting6. Modulating Pressure7. Linear Gesture Drawing8. Hybrid Gesture Drawing9. Demonstrations - Hybrid Gestures10. Next Steps
