Here you will find art tutorials and lessons that teach you how to draw. Everything from Comic Art, Anatomy, Figure Drawing, Perspective Drawing, and the art programs that I use to create them. Check out my Youtube videos for more on these subjects and good luck with your artwork!
Robert A. Marzullo
Ram Studios Comics
I have created a new video for you on drawing leg poses by using basic forms to build out the pose. This is one of my favorite ways to draw various leg poses from my imagination.
Of course I have to give credit to the famous book by Stan Lee and John Buscema, "How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way!"
These techniques really do work and if you combine them with your knowledge and study of the body, over time you will be able to draw more and more without reference. ( Not that reference is a bad thing of course! )
I hope you find this video to be useful and if you don't mind please LIKE - SHARE - SUBSCRIBE so that I can keep creating new video tutorials for you each week.
Have an awesome day and please never stop drawing!!
I have a new free product for you to try out. This time I took some of my favorite tutorials and techniques that I have created over the years and put them together into a free PDF mini guide.
The methods shared in this PDF are from the teachings of the great Andrew Loomis. I add a couple extra concepts in there as well but most of what I know about drawing the head comes from his book, "Drawing the Head and Hands."
His book is obviously way more in depth but hopefully this mini guide will still be helpful to you and your efforts to master drawing the human head!
I just published a new class on Skillshare. This one is on the subject of drawing facial expressions.
We start with some basic exercises that cover various facial expressions and how to draw them quickly. Then from there we move into a project file where you will draw a villain with an evil grin from a base structure to the refined line work.
Here is the art from this classes project file -
If this class seems interesting to you, you can check it out here - https://skl.sh/4qsbzAl
I am working on new classes all the time so if you have any ideas for content that you would like to see please let me know. Your feedback is always essential to me!
Keep in mind that if you bought my course “How to Draw Heads at Any Angle”, this is already included as a free update!
I just finished up my next pose pack. This is the 3rd set of 25 hand drawn poses with anatomy reference and basic shadows. It is my goal to keep making these and hopefully help some of you with your own development along the way.
These are glorified mannequins and are meant to aid you in the process of experimentation and using a variety of poses. I am not saying these are perfect poses. They are stylized and I take plenty of creative liberties with them.
As I explore more poses I find my own strengths and weaknesses along the way. This will help me to grow as an artist but also give you part of that process to study from. Think of these like a mini art book!
Separate Art Files are Included
In fact, with this 3rd set I have included all the poses as separate high resolution images to work with. That way if you don't have Procreate you can still find some use for them. They are all scaled to 4000px and in a JPEG format.
Here are a few of the benefits to these pose packs -
Foreshortening
Compositions
Idea Generation
Fast Mockups
Learn Anatomy
Learn to Draw Dynamic Figures
Here is a fan art piece of Daredevil that I did to show how you can use these poses to create your comic style artwork. Hope you like it!
Are you passionate about drawing and eager to enhance your skills? Welcome to my comprehensive online course on how to draw heads. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced artist, this course is designed to help you grow and excel in your artistic journey.
Why This Course is Perfect for You
My name is Robert A. Marzullo, and I have spent years honing my craft and sharing my knowledge with aspiring artists like you. Drawing heads can be a complex skill to master, but with the right guidance and practice, you can achieve incredible results. This course will provide you with the tools and techniques needed to draw heads with confidence and precision.
What You’ll Learn
Anatomy of the Head: Understanding the structure and proportions.
Facial Features: Techniques for drawing realistic eyes, noses, mouths, and ears.
Expression and Emotion: Bringing your characters to life with dynamic expressions.
Drawing the Head at Complex Angles.
Learn to Draw the Planes of the Head.
Various Techniques form the Andrew Loomis Method.
Benefits of Online Learning
I believe in the power of online learning. Here’s why:
Flexibility: Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.
Community: Connect with fellow artists and share your progress. Many of my students share their work on Instagram and tag me in the post. You can find me on Instagram here where I share art tutorials to further develop your skills - https://www.instagram.com/robert_marzullo
Personalized Feedback: Receive constructive critiques to help you improve.
Join the Community
By enrolling in this course, you’ll become part of a supportive community of artists who are all striving to improve their skills. Together, we’ll explore the fascinating world of drawing heads and push the boundaries of our creativity.
Enroll Now and Start Your Artistic Journey
Ready to take your art to the next level? Enroll in my online course today and let’s start this exciting journey together. I’m here to help you every step of the way.
Click here - https://www.online-courses.ramstudioscomics.com/courses/how-to-draw-heads-from-any-angle-step-by-step
In this Creature Design brush pack you will get 55 hand drawn custom brushes to work with.
These are a variety of creature design elements that you can put together, draw over, or simply use as reference to create all sorts of awesome monster art concepts.
This set includes monster eyes, ears, mouths, arms, legs, torsos, and head shapes. I have also included some texture brushes to help you add those creepy details to your beasts!
You will be get access to a PDF file that will contain the download link. Etsy doesn't allow for large file sizes. Simply click the link in the PDF and download the "Brushset" file for Procreate.
You can use these in your commercial work but you must add your own style to them. Please do not redistribute them as is. These are meant to help you learn and create your own creature concepts.
I hope you enjoy these brushes and as I add more to the set you will get them for free so keep the PDF download if you want access to the future brushes that I add!
The Benefits of Thumbnail Sketching - Free Online Course
Welcome Fellow Artists!
I am sharing a free course with those of you that are looking to improve their skills at drawing. This course focuses on some of the fundamental drawing principles that beginners tend to overlook or realize too late.
This course will help you to simplify aspects of the work and stay creative as you sketch and search for ideas. Just remember that the sketch is the life and energy of the artwork. This course is meant to help you learn to take full advantage of that area of your work, not just rush past it!
You can share your work at any point of this course for myself and other students to see. If I can offer any valuable insight into your drawing process, I will.
If you find value in this course let me know and consider signing up for future updates if you enjoy the content.
Thank you for considering my course and good luck with your art!
Drawing Backgrounds in Clip Studio Paint - Freehand Method Over a Perspective Grid
Hello Fellow Artists!
I just wanted to share another video with you that I created. In this one I show my process for starting with a very loose sketch and cleaning up the work with minimal use of the perspective guides.
Don’t get me wrong, I still use the perspective tools here and there as well as the straight line tool but by drawing as much freehand as possible we tend to get a more interesting and organic look.
I picked this concept up from the amazing talented David Finch. He does his version with pencil and paper but then I started to emulate it with digital methods. Clip Studio is my weapon of choice today but I also like to use Procreate as well.
So here is the breakdown of the drawing process -
1. Draw a rough sketch. It’s good to have a concept first but some people like to drawn the perspective guides first. Try both ways to see what fits for you.
2. Drawn a perspective grid through the design on a new layer using the perspective ruler. I personally like to add more lines where I need them and less where I don’t. Another cool technique you can try here is making the lines different colors for each direction. This is insanely easy in Clip Studio since you have layers to work with.
3. Now you can start inking and cleaning up the work. I like to tighten up the work as I go rather than redraw it all again. This takes practice but it can be a bit faster and help us to avoid over thinking all the details. I’m a chronic over thinker. Plus, since we are working digitally there are lots of ways to correct things as we go.
4. Try drawing just a couple of thin lines in perspective but then draw over them and through them as you render your scene. Too many straight lines can make everything look too clean. This is a style choice but for this example I want a building that looks older and more weathered.
I also feel like this approach lends to creative thinking since you are making decisions on the go and using the rough sketch as a blueprint. Rough concepts are where the ideas and energy come from. We tend to lose some of that as we over refine the work.
5. Just continue to clean things up but also keep adding imperfections along the way. It really helps to tie it all together. I like to use black and white and flip between them by hitting “X” on the keyboard. It’s like having unlimited whiteout as I ink. You can always change the layer mode to “Multiply” later to color beneath it all.
You can watch the video here and see it all in real time with me blabbing on about my process of course! ;)
If you have any questions or requests for new video tutorials you can reach me through my website at https://www.ramstudioscomics.com on my contact page.
More videos are on the way and thank you for viewing. I am working on a cleaner line art version to show the comparison. I know styles vary greatly and I enjoy experimenting anyways. So more on the one soon.
I have been working hard on my Etsy store and I wanted to share some of those listings here with you today. I have been focusing on various Pose Packs that can help with reference and drawing things that you may find difficult at the moment.
You can get these brushes and pose packs for Procreate and Clip Studio Paint. If there is something you want specifically please reach out to me. As I am creating new sets I will take your request and work on that. It helps me to know what people out there need and want.
These are all high quality stamps that were originally created at 2000-3000px documents. So that you can scale them up very large without losing quality.
They are also helpful when trying to understand anatomy of the male and female figures.
I am working on more digital products right now. Some ones to be on the lookout for are backgrounds elements, anatomy references, and more pose packs.
Thanks for stopping by and checking out my post and be sure to head over to my Youtube channel for video tutorials and my website for written tutorials. I create new ones all the time!
I am very excited to say that my course, "Figure Drawing - The Body in Action" is now available for enrollment! You can sign up on Udemy with the link below.
This course is already at 5.5 hours long and I am just getting started. This will be a massive course since there is just so much to cover. The human body is a complex thing to draw but it is my goal to simplify the process for you as much as possible.
We will first start by using basic primitive forms to construct parts of the body. This allows us to build some structure and understanding of the forms before applying anatomy.
You will also learn to use gesture to make your poses more expressive and exciting. A lack of gesture can and will hurt the figure drawing so we need to pay special attention to this area within our work.
Then we will get into attaching the 3 main masses to the spine. This is a great technique to focus upon so that you pay special attention to the orientation of these early on in the illustration of the figure.
This course also has anatomy and bony landmark studies. These are essential because they guide us through the more complex figure drawings. I will be adding a lot more content to this section of the course with line art and value studies!
You can check out the course here and view the free previews to see if you like my teaching style. Remember you have a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee with every course on Udemy!
Introduction to Digital Painting in Photoshop - Beginner's Guide
Hello Artists!
I have just released a new course, “Introduction to Digital Painting in Photoshop!” Very excited to be bringing you this course and I hope you learn a ton of great techniques to add to your skill set. Currently, this course sits at 33 Lectures and a Runtime of 3hrs 55 Minutes. ( You also get the Art Files + over 50 Custom Brushes to work with. )
In this course, you will learn all the basic tools I use to create digital art in Photoshop for my clients. This course is designed to get you up and running with digital art in Photoshop quickly and effectively.
After covering all the basic tools and shortcut commands we jump into a scene creation. You will learn to illustrate this Space Scene from scratch. You will learn how to create this scene with a very simple approach. This way you can focus on being able to paint without learning all the complexities that Photoshop has to offer. This course is designed for the beginner to the intermediate digital artist in mind!
As with any of my courses, if you feel this content needs an additional lecture or two I am happy to help. Just message me and I will improve the course as soon as possible. Also, feel free to leave your honest review of this course so others will know what to expect!
Thank you for everything you do and more lessons are on the way very soon!
How to Draw Superheroes - Female Proportions and Suit Designs
I just created a new Skillshare class to add to my next course on, "How to Draw Superheroes - Start to Finish!" This will be just another part to the course that will be packed full of great information!
In this particular lesson we will cover basic proportions of the superhero female form. You will learn how I draw a turnaround of a character, then how to apply anatomy and a suit design. Breaking down the process can make it much easier to accomplish.
This can seem like a basic lesson but I assure it is a very important one to practice. Turning the character around on the page gives you a great sense on how they look from these basic angles. Then drawing them in more dynamic poses is easier to envision. Don't worry, we will get into all that advanced stuff later, I promise!
If you want to just buy this course you can get it on my Gumroad page here. Just please keep in mind that you pay for the full course now and get the lessons as they are completed. I will be adding new lessons each week until the course is completed.
By the end of this course we will cover all the various techniques I use to create comic book heroes. Things like proportions + distortions of the body, dynamic anatomy, suit designs, powers, rendering/crosshatching, shapes of shadows, action poses, foreshortening, and by the end of it we will complete a full scene creation to put all that knowledge to the test.
I hope you will join me for these lessons and I am here if you have any questions. As always keep drawing and keep having fun! :)
Hello Everyone! I just wanted to share my Udemy Offer Codes. This will give you access to any of my course content if you are interested.
I currently have 8 Courses available on Udemy. I cover various topics on drawing, painting, perspective, creature design, character design, and how to use Photoshop and Manga Studio 5 ( Clip Studio Paint ).
My upcoming course will be on Drawing and Coloring Dynamic Superheroes from Start to Finish!
I have received some amazing reviews and the platform is very well done. It is an exceptional learning platform. If you are not happy with the content and my teaching style you have 30 Days to refund your course. I only want you to pay if you are extremely satisfied with my efforts! I am here to answer any questions you have so don't hesitate to ask.
Here are my discount codes to get any of these courses at $10.99 with lifetime access on any device -
In this class you will learn how to draw these 3 hair styles. We will cover basic form and rendering techniques that will apply to not just these but lots of other various hair styles as well. This should give you a basic understanding of how to design your own favorite hair style for your cool characters!
You will start with a male face that I have created for you. This allows you to simply focus on the hair drawing and not worrying too much about the characters face. Try creating lots of variations over the same pose. See how much you can change the characters look with a new hair style! Have fun with it! :)
You can get these lessons either on my Gumroad ( Which gives you lifetime access to the content. ) Or on my Skillshare which is a monthly membership site.
Here is a quick demo of the inking and coloring from the Clip Studio Paint app on the iPad Pro. I must say it functions just as it should. ( so far! ) Everything is extremely similar to the desktop version. Probably the most difficult thing to figure out was the import/export of the files. ( Quick note - if you are running Manga Studio 5 EX you can open your files on the iPad but not from the Clip Studio Version back to MS5. Just use PSD's until you get the updated software for your desktop as a work around. )
Really nice to be able to sit back on the couch and work on any of my fully layered MS5 files. Will definitely help with the Blackstone comic. That alone will justify the monthly costs I guess but still not happy with it. I just feel too many of these companies are trying to justify monthly memberships. I don't want to get on a negative tangent about that but I think they should do a one time purchase where you would either pay for major updates or a monthly subscription where all updates and support is included. Just my 2 cents of course!
I will keep testing this app out and let you know what I find and videos will be on the way. I must admit I am pretty impressed with its ability to run like a full blown program on the iPad Pro. I imagine others such as Photoshop will follow soon. I will also say that Procreate does handle the sketching process a bit better in my opinion but it is still a bit early to be sure about that. The inking and watercolor brushes on Clip Studio Paint are just as amazing as they are on the desktop version so that is pretty freaking cool!
How to Improve Your Creature Design Drawing - Step by Step
In this class you will learn how to draw a variety of creature concepts. I will walk you through all the techniques that I use to draw imaginative creatures every day. This class is good for traditional and digital artists.
You will learn how to draw various studies to improve your knowledge and gain inspiration. We will cover break downs of specific areas in the creature anatomy to better understand how their bodies work.
You will learn to draw and study the spine since it is the foundation of almost any creature you will draw. I will walk you through creating lots of different concepts in this class.
Here is a break down of the Lessons that are currently available -
L1 - The Spine Says it All - In this lesson you will learn why studying the spine is so important and follow along with me as I illustrate a few examples.(Run Time - 13:09)
L2 - Thumbnailing the Concepts - In this lesson we will thumbnail 11 different concepts. This is an integral part of the design process. By keeping the ideas loose and the sketches quick ( 5-6 Minutes ) you can express a lot of concepts to work from. (Run Time - 8:54)
L3 - The Brain Box - In this lesson you will learn how to draw various heads for our creatures. We will talk about some of the differences that define predators and prey. (Run Time - 9:19)
L4 - Creating Variations in Your Concepts - In this lesson we will draw 6 creature designs but focus on making each one very different from the previous example. This can be a great way to stretch the imagination. (Run Time - 12:00)
L5 - Animal Leg Studies - It is important to study various parts of animal anatomy to gain perspective on your creature designs. Here we will draw 3 examples from animals and adjust them slightly to look more imaginative. (Run Time - 7:57)
L6 - Merging Concepts Together - In this lesson you will work with me as I draw 6 different creature limbs. Each will have at least 2 various traits mixed together to create the design. (Run Time - 11:04)
L7 - Adjusting Proportions - In this lesson you will learn how to create a creature concept and then adjust the proportions to make a very different version of that same creature. This can be another very useful exercise in developing a unique creature design. (Run Time - 11:03)
L8 - Project Ogre Thumbnails - In this lesson you will learn how to work from a script like a real pro does. This is a fun and important exercise to do so let's get to it. We will start by drawing out our thumbnails to this concept. (Run Time - 17:02)
L9 - Cleaning up the Concept - In this lesson we will draw one more thumbnail and make our decision on what to keep and what to pitch. We will then start to clean up our sketch. (Run Time - 17:08)
L10 - Refining the Drawing - Now the heavy lifting has been done and we will start to refine the line work and make it pretty for the client or our portfolio...or both! (Run Time - 18:50)
Welcome back everyone! I have some new course content to share with you today. It is on drawing and painting an Ogre character concept in Manga Studio 5 / Clip Studio Paint. In this course I will walk you through the entire process step by step while explaining the tools I use within this program.
Drawing and Refining the Concept
We will first start with the rough sketch where you will learn how to define the overall proportions of this creature design. You will learn a series of techniques to adjust and add to the existing line work to get the desired look of the character. Then I will show you how to clean up the line work and get it ready for the digital painting process.
Adding in the Flats and Separating the Work
In the next lessons we will go over how to add in the flat colors while segmenting the work. This will help us visualize the direction we are heading and aid in the painting process later on. Segmenting the work on complex characters or scenes can help you to retain a solid feel to the artwork until you build the confidence to no longer need these steps. Some artists use this method on every piece of artwork they create and others begin to use less and less layers over time as their skills with editing become more effective. It is for you to decide what works best in your workflow.
After we have put all the foundational information in place we will begin to add in our digital painting effects. We will be using some custom brushes but not many. I have puposely created this artwork with a minimal set of brushes to show you that it can be done effectively with just a few good brushes. Amazing paintings can be done with just one brush but you will spend more time creating the effects you might be looking for. All the brushes I have used will be included with this course.
This course consists of 19 step by step narrated lessons showing you how to draw and paint this character design. You get the art files and custom brushes to work along with. The total course is
So I am excited to know what you think and if you decide to take this course I hope you gain a lot of valuable techniques for your workflow. I am here if you have any questions!
"How to Draw Cool Character Designs - Mech Warrior."
In these videos I will walk you through the process of drawing the character you see here. I go over how to sketch out the proportions of your character. Then I talk about how to construct your character design by using basic primitive shapes.
This is a beginner to intermediate class and it isn't specific to any type of software. It is for traditional and digital artists to learn from.
I will also be adding more character designs so be sure to let me know what you would like to see in the future. I will do my best to make it happen.
If you have any questions I am always happy to help!
Right now you can use this link and get 2 months free of Premium on Skillshare. So watch all you can and really up your art game. There are tons of great instructors on that platform! :)
Digital Painting in Manga Studio 5 - Character Design
In this Course you will learn How to Create a Fantasy Art Character from the rough sketch all the way to the finished paint work. We start with the drawing process and I explain how to make changes to the concept and not get too worried about everything being perfect in the beginning. There are lots of ways to edit the work and keep pressing forward within Manga Studio 5 / Clip Studio Paint.
We will then cover how to lay in the base paint work and use that to create and save our selections. You will learn how to use the layers to aid in your painting process, as well as how to work in a non-destructive approach.
Once the foundational information is in place we will begin to apply our digital painting effects with a variety of brushes. ( You will get access to all the brushes I use in this Course. )
You will also learn how to create and apply a texture effect for the chain mail on the characters armor. We will be using the "Distort" and "Mesh Transformation" features to accomplish this.
Through this course you will learn how to use : Layers and Groups, Combine Modes ( Blending Modes ), Custom Brushes, Hard and Soft Edge Shadows, Layer Masks, Quick Masks, Blending Brushes, Tonal Correction, Mirrored Windows, as well as General Drawing and Painting Techniques.
This course is 9 Hours and 17 Minutes total run time. 35 Individual Lessons.
You get the Layered Art Files and the Custom Brushes to work along with.
I am here if you have any questions or feedback for me to make this a better Course for everyone. So please feel free to let me know!
I hope you find this content to be extremely informative and good luck with your ART! ;)
Get access to the course through my Gumroad here -
Digital Painting in Manga Studio 5 - Character Design
I am currently working on my next lesson for drawing and painting in Manga Studio 5 / Clip Studio Paint. This fantasy art piece will be what I demonstrate from start to finish while explaining the tools I use within Manga Studio 5.
In these lessons you will learn how I draw out a concept like this one and continue to make changes until I am satisfied. Then we will move to applying the paint effects. You will learn how I use layers and groups, combine modes, custom brushes, quick masks, mesh transformation, and pretty much everything it takes to bring this artwork to completion. You will even learn some cool post processing techniques that I use to get my artwork ready for the old portfolio!
You will also get some cool custom brushes to work along with as well as a copy of the art file.
I will keep everyone posted on the release of this next lesson so be sure to follow me on my Gumroad here -
