About Draw with Mike videos
The story behind the videos
Why am I making videos? After the release of Drawing from Line to Life I received requests from artists who said, "I learned a lot from your book but I like to see techniques demonstrated. Do you run workshops?" I didn't but I began to run them here in the UK, and then in the USA and Canada.
![The studio's drawing workshop area](images/workshop-area.jpg)
The studio's workshop area
Then I was asked, "Do you have videos if I am unable to make it to a workshop?" Again, I didn't - but that was the obvious next step, and now I do!
Me being me, I decided right from the start that I don't want to make boring "man in front of an easel" videos. I want mine to be more enjoyable. Both instructional and entertaining. I set out to make these videos for those of you who prefer to see as well as read about the techniques I present.
In later series, I'll be bringing you outdoor video to learn from as well. When I draw trees I know what trees look like, or any other element within the drawing. I've been out and explored and studied them. So a purely studio-based video isn't going to help anyone understand much except with the techniques used. Technique is only 10% of art; the other 90% is the mindset used to create it, and knowledge of the subject, which comes from experiencing the outside world.
![Filming in my studio](images/camera-setup.jpg)
The cameras and lights arrangement
To expand resources to you, my new larger studio combines both art and video production. Arranging all the equipment was a challenge, but it's worked out wonderfully, and now I'm excited to be able to bring you these videos.
At present I'm making technique videos - the BASIC TECHNIQUE SERIES, based on my Drawspace Beginners course. It's a good place for you to start, because a firm foundation is the key to good drawing.
Subscribe to my BOOK & VIDEO mailing list below and you'll be the first to know when new technique videos are released, and when the Intermediate, Advanced, and more subject-orientated videos are in production.![my workshop, art, and film studio](images/workshop-art-film-studio.jpg)
Studio, Video area, and Editing suite
![The studio's drawing workshop area](images/workshop-area.jpg)
The studio's workshop area
Then I was asked, "Do you have videos if I am unable to make it to a workshop?" Again, I didn't - but that was the obvious next step, and now I do!
Me being me, I decided right from the start that I don't want to make boring "man in front of an easel" videos. I want mine to be more enjoyable. Both instructional and entertaining. I set out to make these videos for those of you who prefer to see as well as read about the techniques I present.
In later series, I'll be bringing you outdoor video to learn from as well. When I draw trees I know what trees look like, or any other element within the drawing. I've been out and explored and studied them. So a purely studio-based video isn't going to help anyone understand much except with the techniques used. Technique is only 10% of art; the other 90% is the mindset used to create it, and knowledge of the subject, which comes from experiencing the outside world.
![Filming in my studio](images/camera-setup.jpg)
The cameras and lights arrangement
At present I'm making technique videos - the BASIC TECHNIQUE SERIES, based on my Drawspace Beginners course. It's a good place for you to start, because a firm foundation is the key to good drawing.
Subscribe to my BOOK & VIDEO mailing list below and you'll be the first to know when new technique videos are released, and when the Intermediate, Advanced, and more subject-orientated videos are in production.
![my workshop, art, and film studio](images/workshop-art-film-studio.jpg)
Studio, Video area, and Editing suite
![Mike working at his drawing board](images/self-at-drawing-board.jpg)
Mike working on Riley
![Riley - the drawing on the board](images/riley.jpg)
Riley - the drawing on the board
![Black Labrador](images/black-labrador.jpg)
Black Labrador
![Whistlers Cove](images/whistlers-cove.jpg)
Whistlers Cove
![Connemara Encounter - Irish Water Spaniels](images/connemara-encounter.jpg)
Connemara Encounter