Aaron's Design Class Courses

Form Building Level 1 - The "Death Touch" of Art

Master the art of drawing by breaking complex subjects into basic forms, improving proportions, and unleashing creativity. Learn to effectively translate mental images onto paper through form relationship studies.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Lighting and Volume: Understanding Form with ISOPARMS

Explore lighting techniques and ISOPARMS to enhance form understanding, with practical examples and applications in design software.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Unity and Logo Design Principles - March 10, 2016

Explore design principles of unity and gain insights into introductory logo creation techniques in this informative lecture.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

One-Point Perspective Techniques - Circles, Foreshortening, and Repeating Forms

Learn 1-point perspective techniques for creating circles, foreshortening, cylinder slices, and repeating forms to enhance your drawing skills and spatial understanding.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Value Drawing: Shading Techniques and Textures

Learn hatching and cross-hatching techniques to create diverse textures and enhance your value drawing skills through an extensive demonstration of various applications.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Basic Comic Coloring Method - Part 1

Learn a beginner-friendly comic coloring process in Photoshop, covering color flats, selection techniques, and flexible methods for easy adjustments.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Intro to Photoshop for Beginners - The Basics

Learn Photoshop basics for digital drawing and painting. Explore interface, tools, layers, selections, and color techniques to kickstart your digital art journey.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Line to Detail - Part 2

Learn techniques for adding organic details to creature designs, focusing on placement and avoiding common pitfalls. Ideal for novice high school artists.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Basic Digital Workflow - Rendering Spheres

Learn to render spheres digitally using Photoshop, focusing on layer management and digital tools. Master silhouette, bounce, and rim lighting techniques for realistic 3D effects.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Detailing - Making the Leap from Blocks to Buildings

Explore techniques for adding detail to drawings, from basic line work to inking and line weight, enhancing your ability to create realistic cityscapes and architectural designs.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Line Art Extraction

Learn to extract detailed line art from loose silhouettes, a quick idea generation technique for production. Practice with provided silhouette or your own to enhance design skills.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Intro to Adobe Photoshop - Digital Illustration Methods

Learn digital illustration techniques in Photoshop, from importing line art to finalizing comic-style coloring. Master tools like magic wand and hue shifting, and explore light, shadow, and detail brushes for professional results.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Basic Comic Coloring Process

Learn essential comic coloring techniques in Photoshop, including layer management, brush settings, edge control, and a specialized COLOR FLATS workflow for efficient and professional results.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Logo Design for Beginners

Explore logo design principles, including form and color theory, to create impactful visual identities. Learn to deconstruct logos and target specific audiences effectively.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linear Perspective Video Textbook

Comprehensive guide to linear perspective techniques, from basics to advanced city-building workflows. Covers one and two-point perspective, grids, and practical applications for artists and designers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video