Draw with Confidence Like a Pro - Techniques and Insights from Eliza Ivanova

Eliza Ivanova demonstrates her approach to drawing portraits, moving directly from observation to final lines and combining stylized silhouettes with realistic shading. She discusses materials, references, anatomy, and developing a personal style.

Syllabus

- Intro
- 3/4 View Demo
- Materials
- Which parts of the anatomy are you pushing?
- How did You break out from the underdrawing?
- What are the shapes you use often?
- How much of your style was a conscious choice?
- How do you choose which tool to use?
- Do you want to go back to painting more?
- Do you already envision the whole picture when you start?
- 7/8 View Demo
- Profile Demo
- Are you thinking about animation and motion?
- Do you still produce drawings you don’t like?
- How do you get out of artist’s block?
- Do you gravitate towards drawing characters?
- Do you work without reference?
- What do you have wrapped around your blending stumps?
- Do you stick to a certain amount of time?
- What inspired your stylized linework?
- Do you ever want to try plein air landscape?
- What brought you from fine art to animation?
- What is the reason for breaking lines?
- Outro