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

Explore a masterclass in drawing techniques with Pixar artist Eliza Ivanova as she demonstrates her unique approach to portrait sketching. Learn how to create confident, stylized drawings by focusing on silhouettes and final lines without relying on construction guidelines. Discover Ivanova's preferred tools, including mechanical pencils and blending stumps, and gain insights into her process of combining realistic shading with stylized forms. Delve into topics such as live drawing, anatomy, reference usage, and developing a personal style. Through multiple drawing demonstrations and an in-depth Q&A session, acquire valuable tips on overcoming artist's block, choosing the right tools, and transitioning between different art forms. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this video offers a wealth of knowledge to enhance your drawing skills and creative process.

- 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