Unlock the SECRET to PERFECT Measuring and Setup! | Lesson #1

Welcome to lesson 1 of my 5 Part Crash Course on How To Draw Portraits ACCURATELY! In this video, we’ll dive into the essentials of accurate measuring, explore the concept of constructs, and guide you through setting up the ideal drawing. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course is designed to elevate your portrait drawing abilities. Join me each week for the next four weeks as we embark on this creative journey together and unlock your full potential in portrait drawing! Don’t miss out—let’s get started! Reference Images Downloads and step by step PDF Guides: https://careyalvezart.com/downloads/crash_courses/Vermeer/11x17_printout.jpg https://careyalvezart.com/downloads/crash_courses/Vermeer/8.5x11_homeprint.jpg https://careyalvezart.com/downloads/crash_courses/Vermeer/8.5x11_storeprint.jpg https://careyalvezart.com/downloads/crash_courses/Vermeer/Construct_Steps.pdf https://careyalvezart.com/downloads/crash_courses/Vermeer/Light&Setup_Steps.pdf Survey: What Kind Of Courses Are You Interested In? https://careyalvezart.com/surveys Crash Course Links & Downloads Materials (Artist Quality) Steadtler Artist Graphite HB or B Pencils - https://amzn.to/3TpSUqj Papers: Sketch paper 50-65 lb – 1 to 2 sheets Strathmore Sketch Pad - https://amzn.to/4dW7xcx Pencil extenders Pencil Small extenders: https://amzn.to/4e5E0Nu Erasers Prismacolor Kneaded Eraser: https://amzn.to/3ATiBck Mono Eraser: https://amzn.to/3AQ6Xit Vinyl Eraser: https://amzn.to/3MwEj8s Low tac Painters Tape Utility Knife 200-grit sandpaper Drawing Board: 24 x 24 in ¼ inch hardboard from Building Supply store (Or any drawing board in plywood or Masonite you may already have, min 18 x 24 in) ____________________________________________________________________ Other Links & Downloads Subscribe to my Patreon channel now at https://www.patreon.com/CareyAlvezArt to find out about my courses and let's start drawing together! Check out my Free Introductory Course: https://careyalvezart.com/training Get your FREE Photo Reference Guide here: https://careyalvezart.com/download?name=reference_image Links to Other Art Supplies Drawing Pencils: Steadtler Artist Graphite Pencils - https://amzn.to/3TpSUqj Faber Castell Watercolor Pencils - https://amzn.to/3T4JaS6 Faber Castell Pastel Pencils - https://amzn.to/4dygqcp Stabilo Carbothello White Pastel Pencil - https://amzn.to/4gbD0JV Stabilo Carbothello Pastel Pencil Set - https://amzn.to/4dWLdz Pencil extenders Small extenders: https://amzn.to/4e5E0Nu Adjustable size extenders: https://amzn.to/3AOTNSG Pastels: Rembrandt Soft Pastels Set - https://amzn.to/3SXEygv Rembrandt Soft Pastels Starter Set - https://amzn.to/4dW5Lbn Prismacolor Nupastel set - https://amzn.to/3YWUAer Cretacolor Sticks: https://amzn.to/3Az3pRf Cretacolor White Sticks: https://amzn.to/4g0woxC Blending Brushes For Drawing: Stiff Hogs Hair: https://amzn.to/3z94QWm Assorted Soft Finishing Blending: https://amzn.to/3XyIGFl Large Soft Blending Brush: https://amzn.to/3MAOucd Charcoal: Vine Charcoal - https://amzn.to/4fR88OB Generals Charcoal Pencils: https://amzn.to/3XrMsRP Wolffs Carbon Pencils - https://amzn.to/3yUEk2T Nitram Charcoal Sticks: Hard H: https://amzn.to/4cRF4nq Medium Soft HB: https://amzn.to/3yWnlNN Soft B: https://amzn.to/3MwK6e3 Soft Rounds: https://amzn.to/4e9PHmx Charcoal holders Adjustable Charcoal stick Holder: https://amzn.to/3Tf9U2h Paper: Arches 300lb Hot Pressed Watercolor Paper - https://amzn.to/4dyibq1 Strathmore Sketch Pad - https://amzn.to/4dW7xcx Legion Stonehenge paper 9x12: https://amzn.to/4gblGEI Legion Stonehenge paper 18x24: https://amzn.to/3XwA9DO Canson Mi-Teintes Assorted Color: https://amzn.to/3Zaj5EU Canson Mi-Teintes Light Color: https://amzn.to/4e1MKV4 Wood panels for stretching paper Jerry's Artarama 12x16 Wood Panels: https://amzn.to/4e9R5Wm Staple Gun: https://amzn.to/3XusR3n Inks: Windsor Newton Inks - https://amzn.to/4fQGH7D Paint Brushes Large Nylon watercolor brushes: https://amzn.to/4gdVOYF Paint Mediums Acrylic Golden Acrylic Paint: https://amzn.to/4cO1w0E Liquitex Acrylic Paint: https://amzn.to/47cfJ6c Windsor Newton Acrylic Paint: https://amzn.to/3MB2pPj Erasers Prismacolor Kneaded Eraser: https://amzn.to/3ATiBck Mono Eraser: https://amzn.to/3AQ6Xit Vinyl Eraser: https://amzn.to/3MwEj8s Masking Tape 3M high tac: https://amzn.to/4dO81BH Camera setup for recording my videos: Nikon D7500: https://amzn.to/4d1b2ha Nikon 50mm 1.8 lens: https://amzn.to/4d1b2ha Rode video mic: https://amzn.to/3XkOLVM Scan disc memory card: https://amzn.to/3ARzhRq Soft Boc Video lights: https://amzn.to/4cQVooj