tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post8863453321946694720..comments2024-03-03T15:13:42.413-03:30Comments on Illustrated Life: TutorialsJeanette Jobsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-71102099695180111752009-07-26T06:34:27.306-02:302009-07-26T06:34:27.306-02:30I used to buy books and videos but rarely do any m...I used to buy books and videos but rarely do any more. Most just don't conform to the criteria you set out about being a good teaching aid. I don't get a lot out of just watching someone paint and that seems to be what most videos are about these days.<br /><br />I agree with Jennifer and think a tut is a "jumping off place". I may follow a tutorial exactly the first time just to understand what is happening when I do what the instructor says. That's the way my brain works and I do it to learn the technique - after that, I can see how the technique would apply to my own way of working and my own ideas. <br /><br />I do like logical step by step instruction and the ref photo is a necessity to make the connection to what the instructor is doing.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09224954501156534934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-61506173830807282432009-07-25T15:28:07.748-02:302009-07-25T15:28:07.748-02:30When I first read this post, I thought "refer...When I first read this post, I thought "reference pic not necessary!" But upon further reflection of ones I've watched I think you're right. <br /><br />I think it depends upon your target audience and whether you want it to be a 'Tutorial' or a 'Demonstration'. I've never purchased a tutorial and have only watch artists demonstrations. As an experienced (I'd like to think so) artist, I don't always want every intimate detail of the production process, as per Jennifer's comment.<br /><br />Interesting things to think about though. Perhaps someone might start a service that assesses these video lessons for exactly that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-91219021052222442272009-07-25T13:07:18.931-02:302009-07-25T13:07:18.931-02:30As an artist with no educational background in art...As an artist with no educational background in art, (not even High School), tutorials, CD's, and books have been my source.<br /><br />Some were nearly useless. I say 'nearly' because I've never failed to not learn anything. Others, I revisit often. I think what you gain from studying the works or tutorials of others depends on where you are in your own personal journey with the medium. Instructional CD's that were initially a disappointment when viewed later when my knowledge and ability have grown have proven to be valuable resources.<br /><br />Over the years I've been so appreciative of the time these artist's put into their educational materials and yes, some are better teachers than others. I think that is to be expected.Marsha Robinetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955149356250296578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-47264201759905058512009-07-25T07:18:45.033-02:302009-07-25T07:18:45.033-02:30Having a reference image for a tutorial is pretty ...Having a reference image for a tutorial is pretty much a must. Yes you can get the basic idea where the light and shadows are on something from the drawing, but at the same time that drawing is what the artist sees, not the actual image.<br /><br />my biggest problem with tutorials is that people follow them exactly. yes they are made to be followed, but I really do think that an artist can't grow if they are just copying what they are seeing. I always tell people use the tut as a starting point, don't' be afraid to use different colours or try another technique along side it. And I do find that most CP tuts are the same, they all seem to follow the same techniques, which in the end will not teach anyone anything different and everyone's work will look the same.Jennifer Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908250338974537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-18198433739864838152009-07-25T01:18:03.417-02:302009-07-25T01:18:03.417-02:30I don't often buy DVDs or CDs, but I do like t...I don't often buy DVDs or CDs, but I do like to see a video along with the printed material. It makes a big difference in my understanding. I wouldn't necessarily want to use it alone though. <br /><br />As for reference images, it depends on the technique being shown. I don't always want to use the reference image the tutorial author is using but it often helps to see how they are using it.Sydney Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05668626808059833928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-73292361692864776122009-07-24T23:40:53.237-02:302009-07-24T23:40:53.237-02:30I share your feelings about reference images. A tu...I share your feelings about reference images. A tutorial in which the author is drawing from a reference you can't see just feels <i>weird.</i><br /><br />I have an Anne Kullberg DVD, which was definitely worth watching once to see the pacing of her strokes. It answered a lot of questions that would be vary hard to answer in words.Ernest Friedman-Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03595166504050829290noreply@blogger.com