The Secrets of Lights and Shadows

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Explore the fascinating world of drawing with “Light and Shadow”! This pack will teach you how to handle light and shadow, fundamental to give volume and life to your illustrations. Transform your drawings and give them more depth and realism thanks to these techniques!

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Explore the fascinating world of drawing with “Light and Shadow”! This pack will teach you how to handle light and shadow, fundamental to give volume and life to your illustrations. Transform your drawings and give them more depth and realism thanks to these techniques!

The Secrets of Lights and Shadows

“Light and Shadow” offers you a complete training to understand and use light and shadow in your drawings and illustrations. Inspired by the career of great comic book artists such as Ariel Olivetti, you will learn how to handle these elements to achieve volume and depth in your images. In addition, you will learn how to implement different light sources and use them to generate drama and intensity in your work. This pack, designed for both beginners and more experienced artists, will provide you with a clear understanding and practical applications that will transform your art.What will you learn?

  • You will understand the importance of light and shadow in drawing and illustration.
  • You will learn how to identify and apply zones of light and shadow.
  • You will discover how the direction and intensity of light alters the perception of your drawings.
  • Learn how to use photographic references and different light sources.
  • You will discover techniques to achieve drama and intensity in your work.


Syllabus:

  1. Introduction to Ariel Olivetti: A journey through the career of one of the great comic book artists.
  2. Learning from the masters: How Olivetti’s career at Marvel and DC can influence your art.
  3. The importance of theory: The basics of anatomy, perspective, and light and shadow in drawing.
  4. Learning about light and shadow: How their use enriches the final result of our drawings.
  5. Interpreting light on an opaque object: A practical analysis using a sphere as an example.
  6. Learning to see the zones of light and shadow: The guide to identify and give volume to your characters.
  7. Lights and shadows on two overlapping objects: How to simplify and shade basic volumes with simple shapes.
  8. Working with more complex volumes: After the basics, how to increase the difficulty and depth in your drawings.
  9. The drama of lighting: How the direction of light alters the perception and impact of your drawings.
  10. From simple to complex: A step-by-step guide to applying light and shadow to a complex figure.
  11. Sketching and preparation: How to make lighting decisions during the sketching phase.
  12. Lighting tips for presenting a character: How and when to do and not to complicate the lighting in your drawings.
  13. The use of photographic reference: Its importance to achieve realistic results and how to use it correctly.
  14. Alternative light sources in character illustration: How the light source transforms the drawn figure.
  15. Pre-studying light and shadow for a multi-figure composition: Why and how to do it for best results.
  16. Adding additional light sources: How and why to add them to highlight specific parts of the figure.
  17. Lighting as a storytelling tool: How the choice of lighting source can give more information about the story.
  18. Adding color to your lighting: How the use of colorful lights can increase the sense of volume and show details hidden in shadow.
  19. The Zenithal Light: How to achieve an intensely personal and dramatic effect on your characters.
  20. The Benefits of Practice: Final thoughts on the importance of constant practice in artistic development.

“Light and Shadow” not only teaches you how to draw, but opens up a world of possibilities through the correct use of lighting in your work. With the techniques you will learn, every detail of your characters will stand out, giving them a sense of realism and depth. Don’t wait any longer, discover how you can transform your illustrations and take your drawing skills to the next level, get this incredible pack and take a leap of quality in your illustrations!

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  • What is TFC?

    Training For Comics is an online platform dedicated exclusively to learning how to draw.

  • Why is TFC more effective than other methods?

    Training For Comics is more effective than other methods because it is based on an intelligent work plan and constant practice.

    In general one finds on the internet a lot of theory but not a system focused on practice. TFC is like a gym for the artist. Theory is important, but it is only the beginning, our strength is that besides giving you the best theory, we will make you practice from different angles with techniques created and used by great professional artists. The result is that you will see your drawing skills increase in a very short time.

  • What materials do I receive with my membership?

    A lot! Too much, because we want you to practice because we all know it’s the only way to success as an illustrator.

    That’s why you will receive great initial content when you sign up, but more importantly, you will receive new material to practice every week. And on top of that, every month you will receive New Drawing Lessons that include two books, one for theory and one Workbook for practice. So if you add it all up you are getting 6 new books every month!

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    Yes, we told you you were going to practice! πŸ€―πŸ˜€

  • Do I need previous knowledge?

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    • If you start from scratch, you have everything to become a great artist.
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    TFC is the perfect ecosystem for illustration lovers. Without a doubt.

  • Who are the artists who teach at TFC?

    All of us who were drawing lovers have seen great artists in Comics magazines. And we dreamed that they would teach us directly. Well, that’s what we did πŸ˜‰.

    At TFC you will learn only with the best. We gathered the greats of the greats to create content on the platform and teach their secrets. Artists like Ariel Olivetti (Known for his work in Marvel Comics, DC Comics and Dark Horse), Horacio Lalia nicknamed “Master of Chiaroscuro” with more than 50 years of trajectory. And many more.

    It’s the only place where you can be side by side with the best while they teach you their best tips and secrets. Whether you have a basic, intermediate or advanced level. You will always learn something new at TFC.

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  • At what age should I start?

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    But… I’m over 50 and I feel like learning from scratch, can I do it?

    Of course you can, the only barriers are mental ones. Start today, practice daily and you’ll see excellent results before you know it!

  • Can I magically learn to draw?

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    No! You must practice. We will give you all the guides, tools, shortcuts, secrets and support, so that you learn in the fastest and safest way. Without wasting time. But nothing will replace the practice and perseverance you have to learn.

    If you don’t practice, you won’t learn. But, if you start today and practice, you will really learn to draw sooner than expected. And if you continue like this, you will undoubtedly be able to get the professional quality of the artists that teach on the platform. And who knows, you may be teaching here soon πŸ˜‰.

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