Sheldons Art Academy

2011-11-03T12:55:00.001-07:00

A lot of new changes are about to happen here at Sheldon's Art Academy in the coming months so stay tuned.

For those of you who have subscribed and followed me on YouTube and Facebook and my web blog, I would like to share with you a Holiday discount that will last until the end of this year.

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End of the Year Holiday Sale!

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Letter of appreciation to my distant students across the globe,

Over the years I have taught thousands of art students the fundamentals they need to succeed in their professional art careers and I am always pleased to hear after they have worked at major studios or even on art outside of the studio world that the fundamentals that I have taught them still apply to everyday challenges in any medium, on any work that they are asked to produce.

With my videos I have given the same in-depth lessons that I give at Warner Bros. Animation to my art students at San Jose State University to the Animation/Illustraion students and Chapman University. I am pleased with all the emails I receive each day from students across the world that I have never met that have improved or learned something new because of my videos. These are the same lessons that I follow myself every chance I get, that have made my Animation and Freelance and now Forensic art career.

As a Professional Animator/Illustrator and Instructor, I can tell you it is possible to Make It and achieve your dreams. But it will not happen if you are alone. I have made my videos in the hopes that a student of the arts at any age, who can't afford an expensive art school tuition, can learn the same principles and fundamentals if they have the heart and drive to study.

-Sheldon Borenstein

Happy Birthday

2011-04-23T14:25:00.000-07:00

My students are the best!

Check out this Happy Birthday video they made for me.
What a day, busy and fantastic, this is like a world size b-day party, I love you all very very much

How to Draw Hands

2011-02-07T10:28:00.000-08:00

We have two excellent videos on youtube on drawings hands. Hands can be as complicated as drawing the human fugure, so its important to learn how to draw them. When I was on the review board in the studios, a portfolio would NEVER pass unless they showed they could draw hands. I would advise not to avoid them because they are hard. Sit down and study! That is what makes a professional artist successful.

With that in mind, I think the videos we have up are very helpful.

This video I made for the Acme animation website years ago. It short, but to the point.
This footage is a bit blurry because its older, but the information is still great.

The second video is much newer! We just made it a few weeks ago. This has a nice long demo of a hand drawing.

You can only find these videos on youtube.

Now, we also have a a great series of videos on hands on our website!

Video 8:Hands and Feet Part 1
Price: $19.95 (save 7% when you enter code: DRAW)
File Size: 318 MB
Video Length:58 min

Video Contents:
The Hand
Hand Proportions
Step Down at the Wrist
Bones of the Hand
Gesture of the Hand
Hand Construction
Quick Sketches

Its All About The Layin!

2011-01-25T08:55:00.000-08:00

If you have ever taken my class, you have herd me talk in length about the layin. Its so important because the layin is the foundation you make for your drawing. You must draw your layin light, so that as you finish the drawing those lines become part of the finished drawing.

Above are some examples of how I create my layins. Gesture, Shape and Form! Use these tools to construct your figure, not copy!

For more useful information about layins check out

Video 3: Three Different Layins

Price: $19.95 (7% off when you use code DRAW)
File Size: 313 MB
Video Length:57 min

Video Contents:
The Wire Layin
Slow is Fast
Shape Layin
Form Layin

Figure Drawing

2011-01-17T09:02:00.001-08:00

Drapery

2011-01-10T10:52:00.000-08:00

I have some really great demos avaible on drapery. Lets face it, learning drapery is important becuase you can't draw nekkid people are the airport or the coffe shop. When ever I ask they always call the cops.

videos 20-23 cover Drapery.

Drapery - Complete Package
Price: $71.82 (Save 7% off of total purchase use code DRAW)
File Size: 1353 MB
Video Length: 244 min

Video Contents:
Intro to Drapery
Drapery and Form
'The Twist'
Origin and Insertion
Drapery on the Figure
4 Long Drapery Demos
Quick Sketches with Drapery

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Check out our preview!

Figure Drawing

2011-01-04T11:20:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone had an awesome new year. I hope your new years resolution was to draw better this year! I am still working on it everyday!

More examples in ourTextbooks
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Procedure: Anatomy is About Rhythm

2010-12-27T10:44:00.000-08:00

1. Using arrows helps indicate what direction the parts of the figure are going. You should always be asking yourself things like, "is this arm going away from me or towards me?"

2. Constuct the figure out of simple shapes. this helps indicate where the side planes are.

3. Anatomy is rhythm. when you learn your anatomy you can incorporate rhythm into your figure. Watch this video for a demo on this concept.

4. Bring your drawing to finish with your tones.

Figure Drawing

2010-12-26T12:02:00.000-08:00

Fountain pen and white chalk.

The Devolution Chronicles: Passage to Niburu

2010-12-22T10:20:00.000-08:00

I did some illustration work recently for a series of sifi novels. The first book was just released. This is the cover art I did for The Devolution Chronicles: Passage to Niburu.

Check out Gary Wayne Clark's awesome e-book for sale on Amazon or on Smashwords.com!

Clouds Tutorial

2010-12-20T11:43:00.000-08:00

Clouds are so much fun to paint and draw.

For our full demo check out:

Video 24: How to Paint Clouds
Price: $19.95 (Use promo code DRAW get 7% off)
Video Length: 58 min

Figure Drawings

2010-12-16T13:47:00.000-08:00

5 min poses

Figure Drawing

2010-12-15T12:40:00.000-08:00

More examples in our Textbooks
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Figure Drawing

2010-12-14T09:50:00.000-08:00

I just used an 8b pencil on this drawing.
20 min pose.
This drawing has a nice flow.

Procedure

2010-12-13T09:33:00.000-08:00

1. Lay-in. Your lay-in is personal.

2. Structure. Construct the figure from simple forms to create a solid drawing.

3. Work with Anatomy and technique.

More examples in our Textbooks
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Figure Drawing

2010-12-10T08:43:00.000-08:00

Pen and ink on toned paper with white chalk.

Full video available on www.SheldonsArtAcademy.com
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Figure Drawing

2010-12-09T08:45:00.000-08:00

White paper, pen and ink with water color wash.
This is a really fun technique for an expressive drawing.
Sometimes I apply the wash first and draw over with pen.

Figure Drawing

2010-12-08T09:08:00.000-08:00

Pen and ink on toned paper with white chalk.

Full video available on SheldonsArtAcademy.com
Save 7% off of total purchase use code DRAW.

Figure Drawing

2010-12-07T14:55:00.000-08:00

20 minute drawing.
8b pencil and white chalk on toned paper.

Watch me draw on youtube!

Full video available on SheldonsArtAcademy.com
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Head Drawing

2010-12-06T11:25:00.000-08:00

Prisma marker and prisma pencil.

For more information on this technique watch my video.

Full video available on SheldonsArtAcademy.com
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2010-12-01T17:26:00.000-08:00

30 minute pose.
Red and white chalk on colored paper.

New Videos on Perspective

2010-11-30T18:37:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone,

We just released our new videos on Perspective!
I know its a subject that many people struggle with. These videos break it down step by step!
For a preview of the videos check out our youtube channel,

We are having a special promotion for our online store.
Type in the code DRAW and get 7% off of your online purchase.
www.SheldonsArtAcademy.com

Feel free to ask questions!
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving