Sketchbook

It's been a while since I posted anything from my sketchbook. So, here are a couple pages :)

Portrait sketch

Here is another recent gouache study

Horse notes

Here are some notes from my Comparative Anatomy class on the skeletal structure of the horse.

CGMA enrollment!

Registration for CGMA has begun with classes starting July 25. Here is a link to the registration page.
http://2d.cgmasteracademy.com/analytical-figure-drawing.html
Please don't hesitate with any questions about CGMA or the classes I'm currently teaching.

Value/Portrait Demo

Here is a quick demo from this last week on portrait painting and value.

Drapery studies

Here are some 5 min. drapery sketches from last week.

CGMA classes begin May 2

Here is the link if interested in learning more

http://2d.cgmasteracademy.com/michael-hampton-bio.html

Road Map

Here are the basic anatomical shapes, or pattern map, that I teach to students starting out. I always prefer to emphasize pattern and design when possible.

Quick Sketches

Here are a couple quick sketches done focusing on line and tonal massing.

Head Studies

I've been working to improve my head drawings after taking Scott Eaton's amazing portraiture course online. Here are some of my recent studies. If interested here is a link to Scott's upcoming portraiture course - it's not to be missed! http://www.scott-eaton.com/learning/

Another portrait demo

Head painting demo

Here is a quick head study done as a demonstration today.

Something different ...

In my Animal drawing/Creature design class we start out trying to rethink traditional mythological characters from a functional point of view. This is my demo on designing a Pegasus.

CGMA

Classes are almost all filled. Check out the link if interested http://2d.cgmasteracademy.com/