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Linework

Everything you need to perfect your linework, with classes from Juliet Eve and Mark Reid

Contents

Linework Library

Learn to paint any stroke!

Brushes
Parts of the brush
Holding the brush
Loading the brush with white
Loading the brush with black
TTT
Dragon drops
Opera
Art Nouveau
Swan
Heartease
Feather
Swirls
Spear
Switch swipe
Comma
Dancing on Tiptoe
Dots
Teardrop
Butterfly wings
Curly mane
Double dip petals
Leaves
Lily
Pinecones
Ribbons
Whiskers

Unit 1 - Theory and Skills

The essential skill of Linework, starting with revising the most popular and well-known strokes.  Perfect the formation of TTT – thin-thick-thin lines, swirls, teardrops.  Learn how to expand your skills to include other more flamboyant flourishes.  We look at the range of brushes that can be used for various lines, and draw attention to the consistency of the paint, correct loading of the brush and the angle and position at which we hold it.

Video: Theory and Skills
Sample Sketches
Linework practice sheets - downloadable PDF

Unit 2 - Mark Reid

World- renowned and highly respected for his teaching skills, Mark Reid's linework is probably the best in the business - your chance to learn from the master!


Video: Mark Reid
Class Designs
Mark Reid Products
Mark Reid Bio and Designs

Unit 3 - Live Tutorial on a Model

Juliet Eve demonstrate how the linework skills can be incorporated into your face painting designs. 

Video: Live Tutorial
Linework Week 3 - Class Designs
Linework Week 3 - Sample Designs on Boards
Linework Week 3 - Sample Designs on Faces and Arms

Unit 4 - Q&A and Extension

Juliet demonstrates some further linework from her long list of different strokes!  Topics include:

  • switch swiping (loading 2 colours on a round brush on each side

  • outlining a unicorn

  • flowers and leaves without using one-strokes

  • a rabbit design (including basket-weave and those tricky floppy ears!)

Video: Q&A and Extension
Class Sketches (Rabbit Ears and Basketweave)

Unit 5: Flow and Focal Point

Learn how to achieve placement, using curving lines, gradated colours or other techniques to encourage the viewer to focus on the focal point.

Video: Flow and Focal Point
Class sketches

Unit 6 - Extras

Bonus classes - short tutorials covering a range of linework skills, and a gallery of designs

Linework - Switch Swiping
Linework - Flourishes
Linework - Dots & Spots
Linework - Dots & Rosettes
Linework - Teardrops and Commas
Linework - Swans & Stamens
Linework - Swirls and Twirls
Linework - Art Nouveau
Linework - Comma Strokes
Linework - Composition
Linework - Choosing Your Brush
Gallery of Designs - Linework
Essential linework
More Essential Linework