Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Description:
In this lesson, I discuss techniques for rapidly blocking in portraits, emphasizing the importance of skipping details, using bold values, and filling the canvas early. Also, how understanding light and shadow dynamics can enhance the painting process and how fast blocking can lead to quicker results and improved skills in portraiture.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Fast Portrait Blocking In
02:57 Techniques for Effective Blocking In
05:47 The Importance of Speed in Portrait Painting
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Website - stephenbaumanartwork.com
#artlessons #paintingtips #howtopaint
About me:
My work focuses on the human figure. I've given drawing and painting workshops and demos throughout the United States and Europe. I have been making realist drawing and painting tutorials for six years now that I release through my Patreon page.
Start learning to draw & paint better ⬇
patreon.com/stephenbaumanartwork
Description:
In this lesson, I discuss techniques for rapidly blocking in portraits, emphasizing the importance of skipping details, using bold values, and filling the canvas early. Also, how understanding light and shadow dynamics can enhance the painting process and how fast blocking can lead to quicker results and improved skills in portraiture.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Fast Portrait Blocking In
02:57 Techniques for Effective Blocking In
05:47 The Importance of Speed in Portrait Painting
Follow me on:
YouTube - youtube.com/c/stephenbaumanartwork
Instagram - instagram.com/stephenbaumanartwork
Patreon - patreon.com/stephenbaumanartwork
Website - stephenbaumanartwork.com
#artlessons #paintingtips #howtopaint
About me:
My work focuses on the human figure. I've given drawing and painting workshops and demos throughout the United States and Europe. I have been making realist drawing and painting tutorials for six years now that I release through my Patreon page.
