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In today’s episode, Marshall and Stan discuss the process of developing longform artwork, from thumbnail to final. They both share their personal process for creating a complex work, the different methods other famous artists use, the stages of the development process, and the importance of working from macro to micro.
Books and Resources
(some contain affiliate links)
Creative Illustration by Andrew Loomis
Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono
Critiques Part 2 (6 Thinking Hats)
Drew Struzan Hellboy Poster making-of
Norman Rockwell: My Adventures as an Illustrator
The Natural Way to Draw by Nicolaides
Referenced Artists:
Kim Jung Gi
Karl Kopinski
Stan Value Studies for Chopping Lesson
Stan’s painting Chopping Lessons
Stan’s anatomy study
Nicolai Fechin (sketch vs painting)
Morgan Weistling
Anders Zorn (etching vs painting)
John Singer Sargent (sketch vs painting)
Ralph Steadman
Marshall’s Advertising Illustrations
Lee Lorenz
George Booth
Michaelangelo
Rembrandt
Albrecht Durer
J.C. Leyendecker
Drew Struzan
Jeff Watts
