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How to Sketch Landscapes - Tutorial

Jordan Grimmer via YouTube

Overview

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Learn the art of sketching landscapes in this comprehensive 55-minute tutorial by professional concept artist Jordan Grimmer. Explore efficient brushwork techniques, essential keyboard shortcuts, and effective layer setup for digital painting. Discover how to create depth and contrast, build form, and lead the viewer's eye through your compositions. Practice alongside four detailed landscape sketches, gaining insights into shape language and repetition. Master the fundamentals of landscape concept art and enhance your digital painting skills with this in-depth guide suitable for both beginners and experienced artists looking to refine their techniques.

Syllabus

- Intro & First Sketch
- Brush Efficiency & Workflow Overview
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Layer Setup
- Moving Marks
- Why is this kind of sketching important?
- Second Sketch
- Depth & Contrast
- Building Form
- Third Sketch
- Leading the Eye
- Repeating Shapes and Shape Language
- Fourth Sketch
- Outro

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Jordan Grimmer

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