2DArtist : Understanding Composition
This is a recent article I wrote for 2DArtist Magazine in which I discuss the elements and principles of art composition. You can purchase this article here.
Archive for the ‘Articles & Tutorials’ Category
ImagineFX : ImagineNation Artist Q&A January 2009
ImagineFX monthly Artist Q&A covering character movement and creating a convincing space backdrop.
ImagineFX : ImagineNation Artist Q&A Christmas 2008
ImagineFX monthly Artist Q&A covering sfumato and creating an exploding planet in Photoshop.
ImagineFX : ImagineNation Artist Q&A December 2008
ImagineFX monthly Artist Q&A covering perspective and creating vintage scrolls.
ImagineFX : ImagineNation Artist Q&A November 2008
ImagineFX monthly Artist Q&A covering translucent glow effects and layer blend modes.
ImagineFX : ImagineNation Artist Q&A October 2008
ImagineFX monthly Artist Q&A covering Chiaroscuro and correcting muddy work.
2DArtist : Using Traditional Media as a Starting Point
I recently created this image for 2DArtist Magazine. The article delves into the process of using traditional media as a starting point for creating more convincing “traditional” looking digital images. You can purchase this article here.
2DArtist : Robot Scrapyard
A new speed painting walk through created for 2DArtist Magazine. You can purchase this article here.
ImagineFX : ImagineNation Artist Q&A September 2008
ImagineFX’s monthly Artist Q&A covering adjustments in Photoshop and the Rule of Thirds.
ImagineFX : ImagineNation Art Class with Karolina Zatwarnicka-Fafara
ImagineFX Art Class tutorial with Karolina Zatwarnicka-Fafara for Issue 33. This covers tips on digitally painting a more realistic fantasy character.
2DArtist : The Sketchbook of Joel Carlo
2DArtist Magazine has kindly showcased a 21 page spread of my sketchbook in this month’s issue. The feature showcases a sizable portion of my sketch work including figure studies, anatomy sketches, portraits and more. You can purchase this article here.
SpinQuad : Interview with Joel Carlo
My interview for SpinQuad.com put together by the incredible 3D artist Pablo Garcia. Contains a peek into my history as an artist, work habits, ideology and more.
2DArtist : Figurative Drawing & Foundational Studies Series Part 3
In the third and final installment of this 3-Part tutorial series, I cover the remaining elements of art as well as create a figure study that incorporates all of the elements using a mixture of traditional and digital mediums. You can purchase this article here.
2DArtist : Figurative Drawing & Foundational Studies Series Part 2
In the second installment of a 3-Part tutorial series, I cover the principles for how and why we see color as well the basic fundamentals of color theory. You can purchase this article here.
2DArtist : Figurative Drawing & Foundational Studies Series Part 1
In the first installment of a 3-Part tutorial series, I cover certain elements which are fundamental to drawing the human form. You can purchase this article here.
2DArtist : Making of Speed Runners
This is a “how to” guide showing the step by step process I used in the creation of the “Speed Runners” concept illustration. You can purchase this article here.
ImagineFX : Creature Anatomy Workshop Part 2
Using various anatomies from individual animal groups, creature your own mythical creature using this simple approach.
ImagineFX : Creature Anatomy Workshop Part 1
Explore different creature anatomies and how they have been integrated to create some of the most popular beasts of myth and folklore.
ImagineFX : Faces & Features
Using principles outlined in the previous workshops, this workshop walks you through necessary steps for creating more believable and life-like portraits.
ImagineFX : Figure Drawing
Learn how to create a digital figure study in Photoshop using an approach that relies on shapes and tonal values.
ImagineFX : Introduction To Life Drawing
In the first of a three-part series, this workshop walks you through the basics of sourcing, posing and drawing the human body.
ZBrush Mountainous Terrain Tutorial
A basic but handy tutorial for creating anything involving mountainous terrain or rock formations using Pixologic’s ZBrush 2.