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Two Different Types of Motivation There are two different types of motivation. What type is controlling what you do on a daily basis. Are you just not doing what you feel you should be doing? This article will break down why you are not motivated to succeed as an artist. I have become very good friends with a lot of my students. So needless to say I become concerned when I see them struggling. It's not for lack of talent. They just cannot seem to get their work done. Why is that? . . . keep reading Artist Representatives Do you need an Artist's Representative? What exactly do they do for artist's. How much of a commission is normal, what is too high? This article will teach you what to look out for when choosing an agent. Artist's typically work alone in a studio. We are solitary creatures when we create. Sometimes when trying to launch a . . . keep reading How To Use The Power Of Focus All successful artists understand the power of focus. They do not easily get distracted and they know exactly what they are working towards. This article will help you to control your focus . . . keep reading How to Maximize Your Sketchbook Do you want to improve your drawing skills and stay consistent. Drawing in your sketchbook everyday for at least ten minutes is the key. Using your sketchbook as a planner and organizer for 2009 is also key. In this video drawing tutorial Matt shares with you how he sets up his sketchbook, what is the right sketchbook to purchase and why, plus . . . keep reading How To Thrive As An Artist In Today's Tough Times How do you thrive as an artist in todays tough times? It's not about getting a good job anymore especially with todays downsizing. Not to mention finding a freelance job in this poor economy. The good news is that there are artists who are not just surviving but thriving today. Here is how they do it . . . keep reading Three Critical Elements Every Professional Artist Must Have If you plan on launching a career as a professional artist you must decide and commit to three major factors. Your success depends on them . . . keep reading More

How To Draw Hair - The Finished Drawing This page contains my step by step process in photographs for finishing up the drawing. Also included are photographs of how I finished the face Comments coming later today. . . . keep reading How To Draw Hair Section Three Chapter Eight This "How To Draw Hair" lesson is a members request tutorial. Many members have been asking me how I draw wavy hair. I believe this drawing tutorial will cover every aspect of drawing hair. Included in the tutorial is a podcast and a PDF . . . keep reading How To Draw Hair Section Two Chapter Five This "How To Draw Hair" lesson is a members request tutorial. Many members have been asking me how I draw wavy hair. I believe this drawing tutorial will cover every aspect of drawing hair. Included in the tutorial is a podcast and a PDF . . . keep reading How To Draw Hair Section One Chapter One This "How To Draw Hair" lesson is a members request tutorial. Many members have been asking me how I draw wavy hair. I believe this drawing tutorial will cover every aspect of drawing hair. Included in the tutorial is a podcast and a PDF . . . keep reading Gesture Drawing - Chapter One In this Gesture drawing lesson Matt will show you how he completes a one minute gesture drawing from the figure. When working on a one minute gesture drawing an artist has many options. It can however be extremely frustrating working in such a short time frame. In this five part drawing tutorial Matt will simplify the process . . . keep reading Figure Drawing From Memory - Chapter One In this figure drawing drawing lesson Matt will show you how he starts a figure drawing from his memory. The main items he focuses on are form, anatomy and gesture. This Figure Drawing Lesson is 40 minutes long and divided into five chapters . . . keep reading Portrait Drawing DVD Project One Screencast Tutorial Chapter One In this screencast Matt will be drawing on top of his main portrait pencil drawing in photoshop. He will be breaking down his thought process and demonstrating multiple techniques to help you understand the portrait drawing process . . . keep reading Portrait Drawing DVD Project One Disc Two- Chapter One This is the first in four portrait tutorials to come. Each portrait drawing will be followed up with a screencast tutorial demonstrating diverse techniques on top of the traditional drawing. Matt will show you the same techniques he demos for his students at SVA. Each tutorial will have homework. This tutorial will be put on DVD . . . keep reading Portrait Drawing DVD Project One Disc One- Chapter One This is the first in four portrait tutorials to come. Each portrait drawing will be followed up with a screencast tutorial demonstrating diverse techniques on top of the traditional drawing. Matt will show you the same techniques he demos for his students at SVA. Each tutorial will have homework. This tutorial will be put on DVD . . . keep reading Cast Drawing - Finishing Cast Drawing - Finishing - In this section of our "Cast Drawing Project" Matt finishes up the drawing. This last part of this cast drawing DVD is great if you are having problems finishing your drawings . . . keep reading Cast Drawing - Texture Cast Drawing - Texture - In this section of our "Cast Drawing Project" Matt starts to render the texture. This section of the DVD is great if you want to learn how to draw all of the little texture details . . . keep reading More