Student Resources

STUDENT RESOURCES

Reference materials, demonstrations and downloads from Crystal DeSpain workshops.

COMPOSITION & STORYTELLING

Impact & Intimacy
Composition and Storytelling
[Download Workbook]

Video links to you tube

Procreate Basics for Artists

My Digital Comp Process

My Story Telling Episode on Art School Live with Eric Rhodes

Composition Planning Checklist
A one-page reference for evaluating subject, point of view, value, color, focal hierarchy, edges and brushwork.
[Download PDF]

COLOR

The Big 3
[Download PDF]

Videos:

Color Mixing Big 3

How to Read a Tube of Paint

MATERIALS

Current Oil Painting Materials List
Paints, brushes, surfaces and mediums I currently use and recommend.
[View Materials List]

Tools/Materials:

brush tray : 

oleogel (linseed oil gel ) 

Wipeout tool

hanging travel (paint) organizer

My Self-made Panels:

Linen Roll:

Beva Film 371 (iron-on adhesive)

Gator Foam Board: I use 3/16 for under 24 in x 28ish, 1/2in for larger

Pre-made Panels:

Raymar or Artefex

Easel:

Edge Pro Gear Large Notebook

Tripod

DEMONSTRATIONS

Then several video thumbnails/cards underneath.