Draftsmen Glenn Vilppu on Mastering Fundamentals and Developing Your Artistic Voice
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Sep 26, 2023 Legendary artist and instructor Glenn Vilppu shares wisdom on mastering fundamentals and developing your artistic voice. From his training under old master artists to his transition from painting to animation, Vilppu emphasizes imagination over imitation. He provides tips on studying classical techniques, using anatomical references, and avoiding common mistakes like stiff gestures.
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Fundamentals Transcend Mediums
- Fundamental drawing principles apply across painting, sculpture, and animation according to Vilppu.
- He emphasizes gesture first, then construction, then building forms — a classical approach taught across masters.
Begin With Essentials
- Start with essentials: how to hold and sharpen a pencil, value scales, and use a shammy before complex figure work.
- Master these basics so subsequent figure and composition work builds on solid technique.
Study Masters Every Day
- Study the old masters daily and copy their work to learn technique and composition.
- Make studying deliberate: analyze, reproduce, then apply those solutions to your own paintings.