How to Draw Facial Expressions - Online Class

Hello My Fellow Artists!

 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!

Have an amazing day and never stop drawing!

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics

http://www.ramstudioscomics.com

Introduction to Digital Painting in Photoshop - Beginner's Guide

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. 

Get this Course here on Gumroad - https://gumroad.com/l/MVouph/ramblogger101

( Lifetime access ) 

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!

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics

http://www.ramstudioscomics.com

How to Draw Superheroes - Female Proportions and Suit Designs

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!

Get them on Skillshare!

If you want to give this class a look here is the link - https://skl.sh/2K8mb2w

You can also get my class on the male proportions version here -  https://skl.sh/2HCOOY2

Do you prefer Gumroad?

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. 

Get it here - https://gum.co/zgpix

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! :)

Robert A. Marzullo   

Ram Studios Comics

http://www.ramstudioscomics.com

How to Draw Comic Stye Hair for Male Characters - Video Tutorials

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Next lessons on How to Draw Comic Style Hair for Male Characters are LIVE!!!

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Welcome back everyone! 

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 are the links and good luck with your art!

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Gumroad - https://gum.co/KsSja

Skillshare - http://skl.sh/2Bu5spR

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Thanks for your support! ;)

Sincerely,

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics

How to Improve Your Creature Design Drawing - Step by Step - Now on Skillshare

Creature Design Course on Skillshare

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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)

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To get started with this class just visit this link - http://skl.sh/2xbxSiD

More lessons are on the way and I am here if you have any questions or feedback for me. You also get access to all of these art files to study from.

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics

www.ramstudioscomics.com

Learn to Draw Action Heroes Book by Robert A. Marzullo

Learn to Draw Action Heroes!

My new book is now completed and off to the printer! Super excited to share this with everyone. I have been working on this for months and I had to keep it under my hat which is tough for someone like me that likes to blab a lot!

The book is "Learn to Draw Action Heroes!" It is a 144 page monster with all kinds of step by step examples. I did my best to break down all the parts that go into drawing dynamic action heroes.

It is being printed and distributed by Impact Books. It is also available for Pre-Order on Amazon. The actual book will be released on September 13th 2017. Get your copy here - http://amzn.to/2soW3Yp

I put a lot of work into this one and I would love to know what you think of it if you decide to get a copy. As with any of my products I am here to help if you have any questions. Feel free to leave an honest review so others will know what they are getting.

If you like you can also watch a video of this cover being inked and colored here on my Youtube channel -  https://youtu.be/ZDTw4_NzC8E

I will be sharing some samples pages real soon.

Thanks for tuning in and good luck with your art! ;)

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics

www.ramstudioscomics.com

Digital Painting in Manga Studio 5 - Conceptual Elements: Course on Skillshare

Digital Painting in Manga Studio 5 - Conceptual Elements

Get my classes on Digital Painting in Manga Studio 5 / Clip Studio Paint on Skillshare. Learn to paint with this awesome program. This is a basic step by step approach to get you started in digital painting.

We start with basic conceptual elements to learn the interface. Then we move into weapon design.

More lessons are being added now so sign up and get studying. Can't wait to see what you come up with! :)

-You also get custom brushes and art files to work with and I am here if you have any questions.

Get Started Here -- http://skl.sh/2pYzuco

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics

www.ramstudioscomics.com

#digitalpainting #mangastudio5 #course #lessons #tutorials #digitalart #illustrations #conceptart #learn

How to Draw Comic Style Hair - 3 Ways - Lesson on Gumroad

Here is my next lesson for Drawing Comic Style Hair 3 different ways.

This started as a request from one of my Patreon supporters. I have done some other tutorials on my Youtube channel but this one is a more in depth look with art files to work along with.

I have struggled with getting the right look for hair for many years so I know what others mean when they say they just cannot seem to draw it properly. It is one of those things you will always be studying to get better at. Just like hands, faces, and feet. ( Yuck! I hate drawing feet. lol )

So don't beat yourself up in the process and just take your time. Draw from as many resources as possible to gain your perspective on the subject. Great artists are not made overnight. It takes lots of time and lots of studies!

In this lesson I will walk you through my process step by step in real time. You will see how I built up the shapes and design the hair style I am after. I then show you how I place the shadows and add in the render lines or texture of the hair. I also talk about the importance of simplifying the process for your comic book style art.

So I hope this lesson will shed some well needed light on that subject matter for you and keep in mind that I am here to help. If you have any questions or requests for future content I am listening!

Get this Lesson here - https://gum.co/gSXXs

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics

How to Improve Your Figure Drawing Course -- Update

-- How to Improve Your Figure Drawing Course Update --

Quick update on my Figure Drawing course on Udemy!

If you have taken the course ( or possibly thinking about it ) you might be happy to know that I added 3 NEW lectures to the course. Adding another full hour of video content. These new lessons are on drawing and shading muscular arms. These are a little more geared for comic artists but I still feel it can be a great exercise for most art styles.

I will also be adding a few more lectures on drawing female arm poses since I had a student mention it would help to make the course more well rounded. I am always happy to get feedback to make these products better for everyone.

Like all my other content you get the art files to work along with. If you have any questions about the course content I am always here to help!

Here is the link with the discounted price to the course and good luck with your art! 

Get the course here - 

https://www.udemy.com/how-to-improve-your-figure-drawing-step-by-step/?couponCode=RAMSTUDIOSCOMICS101

Bonus Lectures will cover these illustrations from start to finish.

My next course is on the way and it is How to Improve Your Figure Drawing 2 - Characters in Action! It will be pack full of great content so hope to have you back for that one as well.

Thank you and I am here if you have any questions about the course! 

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics

www.ramstudioscomics.com

My Manga Studio 5 Digital Painting Course is also on Udemy!

My course on Digital Painting in Manga Studio 5 - Working in Perspective is now available on Udemy as well. In this course you will learn the basics to using the very powerful perspective tools inside of Manga Studio 5 / Clip Studio Paint. You will also work along side with me as we create this futuristic cityscape illustration step by step.

I will show you lot of ways to create and edit your work as well as how to setup the groups and layers for maximum efficiency. Creating complex scenes can be daunting if you do not organize your work properly. 

By the end of this course you will have a firm understanding of how to create this type of work!

If you take this course please leave your honest review so that I can continue to improve my lessons in the future. I am here if you have any questions or concerns.

When getting any of my courses with Udemy you have a 30 Day money back guarantee to insure that you are happy with your course!

Here is the discount code to sign up for this course on Udemy -

https://www.udemy.com/digital-painting-in-manga-studio-5-working-in-perspective/?couponCode=STUDENTDEAL11B

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics

www.ramstudioscomics.com

How to Draw Hands - 6 Different Poses - Narrated

How to Draw Hands - 6 Different Ways - Video Lesson

In this video I discuss how to draw hand poses and things to look for to make this process easier.  I talk about some of the primitive shapes that are noticeable in the hands when designing your art pose. As well as study methods to commit more of this to memory.

Hands are always a tricky topic but it is important to not shy away from them because you find them difficult to do. We learn a lot from drawing hands and they are in integral part of telling a great story within your illustrations.

If you have any questions about this video lesson then please feel free to comment and I will do my best to help you if I can. Either in a response or through and upcoming video.  Good luck with your art and thank you for reading!

To support my work and get additional video course content you can visit my Gumroad here -

http://www.gumroad.com/robertmarzullo

Robert A. Marzullo
Ram Studios Comics
http://www.ramstudioscomics.com

How to Draw Marvel Comic Characters Step by Step Tutorials

Spiderman Drawing Step by Step

Here are a few step by step drawings to play around with.  I enjoy practicing these characters so I figured I should share them with you.  I will be doing a lot of the more famous characters from Marvel Comics so be on the lookout and you are also welcomed to suggest a character you would like to see.

I will be sharing the images on my various sites and you can always watch my work on my Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/c/robertmarzullo where I created time lapsed videos of these

These are being drawing and sometimes colored on the iPad Pro using the program Procreate along with the Apple Pencil.  This setup has quickly become my favorite for my quick concept type rendering.  I still do almost all of my finish work in Clip Studio Paint on my Cintiq but almost all of my work starts on the iPad Pro with these types of sketches.

The Hulk Drawing Step by Step

So if you like drawing superheroes like I do then this post if for you.  Like my Youtube channel, this is a way for me to improve my skills and share that progression with you.  I think drawing comics is a collective experience.  We all grow and thrive from one another.  So I enjoy participating in that process.

More superhero art is on the way so stay tuned!

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics

www.ramstudioscomics.com

How to Make Custom Brushes in Manga Studio 5 - Clip Studio Paint

How to Make a Custom Brush in Manga Studio 5                  Clip Studio Paint

I have been asked many times how I create custom brushes in this program so here it is. The software is a lot like Photoshop in the way that the brushes work but the interface is very different. Like anything else you just have to snoop around and find what goes where. One of the neat things about the brushes in Manga Studio 5 is that you can apply color to them as they are being applied. And not just one color but you can control the two colors that go into the design. That makes for some very interesting effects. Like the illustration above I was able to apple the blue of the steel along with the black of the inner shadows at the same time. ( Illustration on the left ) And the one on the right was similar but I applied the green glow as a post processing effect by drawing it in with a layer set to "Color Dodge."

These brushes were created using the ribbon effect in Manga Studio and if is very impressive once you get the hang of it.  Things like chains, rope, braids, alien tech metal spine looking thingies, whatever you can dream up becomes a lot easier to create. You spend some initial time creating the brush but after that you will save tons of time so it is well worth the effort.

If you want to know more then watch this video tutorial where I narrate the process step by step. If you have any questions or requests then feel free to ask. I am here to help! :)

Video Tutorial on Creating Custom Brushes in Manga Studio 5 -

https://youtu.be/H_MX3BPoToY

If you don't feel like making your own but still want the brushes then visit my Gumroad here -

http://www.gumroad.com/robertmarzullo

Thanks for reading and good luck with your art! 

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics

http://www.ramstudioscomics.com

Creating Comics on the iPad Pro with Procreate - Inking Catwoman

In this video I show the interface of Procreate as I ink Catwoman. I am using an iPad Pro and Apple Pencil to show How to draw comic art.  I talk about some of the features that make inking in this program not only fun to do but very effective. I have had lots of questions on whether or not this device can replace a Cintiq and a desktop computer.  So I also touch on that subject as well.  In this video I talk mainly about how to ink cleaner lines and how to use the selection tool to create your fills. I also show you how to change your line color on a individual layer very quickly.

Visit my Gumroad to get my other video lessons and custom brushes - http://www.gumroad.com/robertmarzullo

Visit my Patreon to get access to my art files and my Patreon only

video series - http://www.patreon.com/robertmarzullo

You can get the same brushes that I use in this video here on my Gumroad for free - http://www.gumroad.com/ramstudioscomics

Thanks for watching and more video tutorials are on the way!

Robert A. Marzullo

http://www.ramstudioscomics.com

Illustrating the Leg Anatomy - Step by Step Study

Illustrating the Leg Anatomy - Step by Step Study 

In this video I illustrate the leg anatomy step by step. I show where the muscles are on the front and back of the legs. If you like this type of video please comment below and share this so that I can do more.

You can support my work by becoming a Patron of mine and you will get the high resolution art files from studies I create -

http://www.patreon.com/robertmarzullo

You can get my Custom Brushes and Video Lessons on my Gumroad -

http://www.gumroad.com/robertmarzullo

Thank you for watching and more on the way real soon!

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics

http://www.ramstudioscomics.com

How to Draw Legs - Tutorial

In this video I talk about how to draw the male muscular leg. This is a step by step tutorial that I created in Sketchbook Pro 8 but the same rules apply to traditional art as well. If you enjoy this video please subscribe for new drawing lessons each week. I also take video requests so be sure to comment and I will address yours when I can.

To Support my work and get access to art files and additional video lessons visit my Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/robertmarzullo

To get my Custom Brushes and art courses visit my Gumroad - http://www.gumroad.com/robertmarzullo

Thank you for watching and more on the way real soon!

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics

www.ramstudioscomics.com

How to Draw Eyes - Male Vs Female - Step by Step

In this video I talk to you about how to draw eyes for both your male and female characters.

I show you a few of my techniques for sketching and refining the eye shapes. How to spot flaws in the symmetry and fix them and so on.  This lesson was in response to a request so be sure to let me know what video topics you would like to see covered in the future. 

I upload at least 2 to 3 times a week so be sure to subscribe to get notified about new videos as they are released.  I will be bringing my Live Streams back to Youtube as I wasn't too impressed with Twitch's platform. It seemed very glitchy and I think it better for gamers than art videos. IMO.

I believe it will be better to keep all my uploads on Youtube for now and sharing some premium content through my Patreon.

In this video I am using Sketchbook Pro 8 and a Wacom Cintiq to draw with.  I don't talk at all about the program in this one because I want it to be helpful for traditional artists as well.

Thanks for stopping by and good luck with your art! :)

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics

http://www.robertmarzullo.com

http://www.youtube.com/c/robertmarzullo

Follow me on Gumroad for Custom Brushes and Video Tutorials -

http://www.gumroad.com/robertmarzullo

Support my work on Patreon and get High Resolution Art Files and Videos exclusively for my Supporters -

http://www.patreon.com/robertmarzullo

#drawing #comics #howtodraw #eyes #video #art #artwork #lesson #learntodraw

How to Draw and Shade Muscular Arm Poses - Comic Book Style - Step by Step

New lesson is now available on my Gumroad on  -

How to Draw and Shade Muscular Arm Poses - Comic Book Style - Step by Step

Link to these Lessons - https://gum.co/cBquj

In this set of videos I go through each of these arm poses with you.  I explain how to rough

out the basic pose, refine the anatomy, add the shapes of shadows and then we complete the

rendering.  I have been asked for these types of lessons many times now so I figured I better give them a go.  This particular set is 3 videos.  One for each arm pose.  The three videos combined are just over an hour long.  Most of it is in actual time but there are a few brief moments where I time lapse for basic fills or repeat instruction.  All of it is in full narration of the process.

This is going to be part of a larger course so there will be more lessons along the way.  This is your chance to get in on the ground floor and see the lessons as they are created.  You can also make suggestions about what you would like to see in the future lessons of this course.  I will be creating in depth studies of hands, legs, faces, feet, hair, suit/armor, and how to render different materials and effects.

This course will be a bit more advanced so if you still feel you are a beginner then please head over to my course on -

How to Improve Your Figure Drawing - Step by Step

Link to the Course - https://gum.co/dPDEp

In that course you will learn more about the basic construction that leads into these rendering techniques.

And remember that you get the high resolution art files with each lesson to study along with.

These lessons are not software specific and can be used by digital and traditional artists alike.

If you have any questions about these lessons then please feel free to reach out to me and I will be happy to help.  My information is below.  Thank you for your time and good luck with your art!

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics

http://www.robertmarzullo.com

http://www.youtube.com/c/robertmarzullo

How to Improve Your Figure Drawing - Udemy Course Offer Code

Here you can watch a quick demo of my "How to Improve Your Figure Drawing Step by Step" course that is available on Udemy now.  

Get 50% Off this course with this offer code - https://www.udemy.com/how-to-improve-your-figure-drawing-step-by-step/?couponCode=50OFFNOW

This course has been doing very well on Udemy and you can read the reviews for yourself before purchasing.  This course is a step by step approach to drawing the human figure.  I walk you through breaking down the process and building the forms back up to help simplify the process and commit it to memory.

I hope you enjoy this course and you can also use this offer code to receive 50% Off my course on Drawing Comic Book Style Faces -

https://www.udemy.com/creating-comic-book-faces-in-sketchbook-pro-8/?couponCode=50OFFNOWOFFER

Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions.  I will be happy to help!

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics

www.robertmarzullo.com

Teaching Art Lessons Online with Udemy and Gumroad - My Thoughts on This Experience

As you may or may not know, I am a Storyboard and Comic Book illustrator. I enjoy creating images for nearly anything I can get my hands on. I recently needed to fill some gaps in my work schedule so I started teaching online. I started with lots and lots of Youtube videos and got my feet wet in the process. After some time doing that I was approached by Tuts Plus by Envato to start recording video lessons in Sketchbook Pro and Photoshop. Then after that ran it course and I started to feel the need to keep going I looked around for other platforms. I now teach on Udemy and launched my own lessons on Gumroad. You can view my page here - http://www.gumroad.com/robertmarzullo

I now have lessons on How to Improve Your Figure Drawing - How to Digitally Paint in Manga Studio 5 and so on. I even make custom brushes to help other artists create their work. It has been an extremely rewarding process and I am excited for what the future will bring. I am always an artist first and a teacher second but it does come with the added benefit of helping my fellow artists grow their skills. Which feels pretty cool!

If you prefer Udemy then you can get my courses here -

Use this offer code to get 25% Off my Figure Drawing Course -

https://www.udemy.com/how-to-improve-your-figure-drawing-step-by-step/?couponCode=-25PERCENTOFFNOW-

Use this offer code to get 25% Off my Creating Comic Book Faces Course -

https://www.udemy.com/creating-comic-book-faces-in-sketchbook-pro-8/?couponCode=25OFFNOWPLEASE

I just wanted to share this in case you are someone that is thinking about how to fill up your own schedule and create other sources of income. Teaching online is a great way to do that and helps you to further grow your audience and establish yourself as a professional in the industry. And you get to work in your pajamas, so that is pretty nice also! ;)

I am working on a new course now so if you like them there are more on the way! And let me also say that when you purchase any of my digital products I am here to help and to listen.  If you experience any problems or have questions then feel free to reach out and I will do my very best to help.  I also like to get feedback so that I can continually improve my lessons.  Thank you for stopping by and good luck with your art journey.

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics

www.robertmarzullo.com