Friday, December 30, 2011

25 Free copies "How To Design A Drawing"


I'm so excited to announce that I'm finally finished with "How To Design A Drawing" my new video tutorial. It will be hosted on folioacademy.com and I'll be giving away 25 free copies here on my blog - first come first serve. How it will work: One day in the next week or so I'll roll out of bed, stretch, repeat a few affirmations, "you're a good artist because you use reference" or something like that. Then I'll hop online and update my blog with something like, "Enter your email address in the comments section below to win free access to "How To Design A Drawing!" I won't announce it on facebook so the best way to be ready is to get the rss feed by following this blog.

There are 8 videos in this new series and includes work that I've been putting together for the last 2-3 years. This was the hardest video tutorial to make so far because explaining concepts require a lot of visuals and careful descriptions.

Design is a topic that is very near and dear to my heart. I was let into the BYU illustration BFA on PROBATION! Back in 1990 it was my wake up call. It was embarrassing and shocking - I thought I was pretty good at art and watching my classmates get in easily was humiliating but also motivating. It was exactly what I needed. Ironically years later I ended up teaching for the same instructors who put me on probation.

Anyone can learn to be a good designer if they want it and are willing to work hard. Every image I have in my portfolio was a struggle in the design stage. Perhaps struggle is the wrong word but each illustration I design is like solving a puzzle. The puzzle is solved when I have my final sketch and at that point painting is a breeze because if I've done it right I don't have to make critical decisions while painting.

I designed the penguins above live in front of our studio cameras as the final video in the tutorial so that the viewer can watch as I solve that puzzle. I will be using these videos in one of my UVU classes this coming semester - something I've only dreamed about until now. I also give my students free access because I want them to all have what I would have wanted to have when I was a student.
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49 comments:

  1. Marielle Che-NovakDecember 30, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Great, I still have 15 days of vacations, I can be online 24/7!! woohooo, I want one :)Im ready!!!

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  2. Hazel MitchellDecember 30, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Ready, set ....

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  3. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Sweet Will! I want to see it!

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  4. Joan WaitesDecember 30, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful resource!

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  5. Debbie MeyerDecember 30, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    YAY! I can't wait! Thanks for giving us the opportunity to learn from you.

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  6. Rob JamesDecember 30, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Sweet! I'm gonna have to roll outta bed extra early to snag a copy I guess. :)

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  7. Sheralyn BarnesDecember 30, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I'm glad you're on mountain time! Gives me an extra hour (ooh, but just realized that gives those early risers on the east coast an edge :)). Looks like you're also going to help me with my new year's resolution of getting up earlier starting Monday! Now aside from my conniving, I want to say thanks again for putting this together Will. Whether I'm one of the lucky ones or not, I'm sure I'll be purchasing it from you. You're videos are so helpful. I've learned so much from them! And this looks like another that will be right up my alley. Thanks!

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  8. k.h.whitakerDecember 30, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    yay! I guess I better be on the lookout :)

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  9. Sharon WagnerDecember 30, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    The color of the penguin illustration is so luminous. And the penguins are as cuddly as can be.

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  10. Stacy A. GrayDecember 30, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    What a great thing to do for other illustrators!

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  11. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Love your work! Colorful, fun and luminous! I do get up early - I will be checkin' in ...

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  12. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    exciting, Will! It's all coming together!

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  13. Susanna and GeoffDecember 30, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Hi Will, I came across your site randomly and how lucky that was! I've purchased several of your tutorials recently and enjoy them so much! Hugely inspiring for me and my students while creating our own stories just for the joy of it. Thank you for sharing!

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  14. Jorge ZaibaDecember 30, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Will, his illustrations are magnificent and your posts have been inspiring to me.
    Congratulations and thank you.

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  15. Lyn Martin IllustrationDecember 30, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I'll be checking in, too...I need the inspiration! Thanks for sharing all your ideas, Will!

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  16. Dustin PikeDecember 30, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    If I drive down to your house and wake you up personally will that help? in the decision process?

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  17. Russ CoxDecember 30, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    I will definitely will be checking in. Great idea!

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  18. Marion EldridgeDecember 30, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Me too! Me too! Will be checking in. Great idea - amongst all your other great ideas! Go Will!!

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  19. LuiDecember 30, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Folioacademy.com? I wonder if I'll need to register. Sounds like an amazing idea and that the concept took you a while to do. I'd love to see the tutorial because I know I have this problem too. I imagine this class will prove very beneficial to yourself and others. My best to you.

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  20. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I just got here because a fb friend, and saw some parts of your videos, now I can say I learned something this year.. Great teaching,
    I'll be around trying to get one freebie..
    Tat

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  21. WilsonWDecember 30, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Me, me, me, me, me!!!!!! I'll be on the lookout!! Thanks Will!

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  22. WilsonWDecember 30, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Achemm...what time do you wake up by the way? ;)

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  23. Rob ColvinDecember 30, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Sounds Awesome, Will! I never knew you were on probation that year. You were one of my best students, you always worked hard and asked a lot of questions.

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  24. Charla Marion PavlikDecember 30, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I would LOVE tso see this. did I make the cut off? I only see 23 comments, so I am 24 right?.....I hope, I LOVE your work.........LOVE IT....

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  25. Jessica Lynn ClarkDecember 30, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    That sounds like a very valuable video !
    Love your illustrations , I will be looking forwards to seeing this.

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  26. The Art of Kim KincaidDecember 30, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Very generous of you, Will.

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  27. Will TerryDecember 30, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Wow - I'm so glad I didn't hear .......cricket sounds...........

    Just to be clear: This was not the give-a-way today. The give-a-way will happen sometime either next week or the week after because the last video in the series is still being edited. I will not be updating this on facebook because I don't think it's fair to people who follow my blog but don't use facebook. I also won't tweet this.

    When I do make the announcement for the give-a-way (could be day or night- we have accounts all over the world at folioacademy) it will work like this: 1) I'll make the announcement here on the blog with a new post. 2) I will give it to the first 25 people who leave their email address and name in the comment section below the post. The email address needs to be the same one you've used in the past if you already have an account with folioacademy.com. If you've never purchased videos from folioacademy.com or from my willterry.com site just include your primary email address as that is the address that I will use to set up an account with folioacademy.com

    This is really exciting for me too!

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  28. PattiDecember 30, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Your penguins are adorable!

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  29. Tami TraylorDecember 30, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Schweet! Can't wait.

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  30. Dione Charmaine KongDecember 31, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Wow! thank you for this wonderful opportunity! :D happy New Year! :D

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  31. JulouneDecember 31, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I'll be there! Happy new year, Will Terry!

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  32. UnknownDecember 31, 2011 at 10:45 AM

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  33. UnknownDecember 31, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Guess what Will? I was kicked out of art school in Germany. They told me maybe I should go into banking or become a housewife?
    Glad I stuck with it since... you know were I ended up eventually ; ) You also know I need all the motivation I can get to get my hiny in gear and pick painting back up. So the tutorials are highly wanted by moi!
    HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  34. michelleverbeeck@gmail.comDecember 31, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    WIll that sounds like a great tutorial... i love all your tutorials, they are so informative and you share so much great info...looking forward to hopefully seeing this one as well.

    I now have the brush app on my iPad we are trying to become friends

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  35. LizzyblutsDecember 31, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    YIKES!! I better keep one eye open and another on my keyboard. I want this video!

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  36. Sue ScogginsDecember 31, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    uh....35 comments so far....you might want to give away a few more!
    Me! Me! I want one!

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  37. Samantha JonesDecember 31, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I started with your beginning drawing class on Folio Academy, and I'm looking forward to your design video!

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  38. Will TerryDecember 31, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    This was not the giveaway just yet everyone but it will probably happen sometime next week or the week after. GOOD LUCK!!!

    It's going to be a great year everyone!!! We all have the ability to learn right? I'm learning a lot about the ebook/app market and development of them. It's scary because I don't know what will work and what won't but in the end we learn a lot by just DOING IT!!! I wish you all a ton of success in the new year!

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  39. Will TerryDecember 31, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I wish I could respond to everyone - BTW - you guys - Rob Colvin up there in the comments - one of the best teachers I ever had. I stole as much from him as thought I could get away with :) ...and a great guy too - Thanks Rob!!!

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  40. Lisa ThompsonJanuary 2, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    Can't wait..whether I win or buy I'll be a winner either way :)

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  41. AgywJanuary 2, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    I will BUY your course (design is one of my weak points, perspective being the weakest, note to self, see if there's a course on THAT)Happy to see it's out and you are so stoked about it. Nothing like doing what you love to keep on a-doing it!

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  42. Carlo CrescimbeniJanuary 3, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    Hi Will!
    I discover your wonderful blog and site just today...
    I love to illustrate and paint with photoshop and my iPad and I think your work is awesome and your courses a deep mine of resources!
    My name is Carlo Crescimbeni
    I'm Italian
    This is my email:
    info@raumplandesign.it
    My site:
    www.raumplandesign.it
    My blog:
    www.carlocrescimbenicaricature.blogspot.com

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    I'd love to get the tutorial!

    Nice illustration!!

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  44. Will TerryJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Thanks for all the kind words you guys - I'm so excited to release this one - we're getting close!

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  45. UnknownJanuary 5, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    Wonderful, I'm very happy for this!!

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    Do yo struggle with coming up with the images in your mind or drawing them on paper? How long does it normally take to come up with a design that will satisfy you?
    From Dennis Ohiku

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  47. Will TerryJanuary 6, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    Hi Dennis,

    That's a good question - it used to take me much longer than it does now. Like with anything - the more you do it the easier it gets. I've learned to use a process that works for me just about every time. I work on my characters first and then set out to design the image space. This allows me to work on positive and negative spaces at the same time starting in a thumbnail sketch and working up to a finished sketch.

    I show the entire process in this video series at: http://folioacademy.com on the video: "How To Design A Drawing"

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  48. Gilbert Espino Jr.January 6, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    I choose to use Adobe Illustrator to create my books. Because, I like the vector look and the ability that if I didn't like the layout, I can move my characters and other objects around the page. Until I was happy with the layout. Its possible to do the same in photoshop if you paint each object on different layers.

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  49. Helena JuhaszJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    I'm *desperate* for this so just in case you'll give away some extras or do a lottery:
    Helena Juhasz
    http://helenajuhaszillustration.blogspot.com
    helena.juhasz@gmail.com

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