Posts Tagged tutorial
Greg the Dog.
was doing a little writing the other day and decided that one of the characters I was writing about needed a face. So here’s Greg the dog… oh ,and if you’re my brother Gregg no worries this isn’t about you. I even spelled his name differently so there would be no confusion.
Speaking of my [...]
The Bob O Show Live on Ustream Feb 24th 9PM
The Bob O Show is teaming up with The Artcast Network for a live Ustream show February 24th at 9PM Eastern. If you haven’t seen the Bob O Show before take cover, fasten your seat belts and hang on tight it’s always an adventure.
I’ll be doing a live screen capture (and trying my best not to [...]
The Bob O Show is now on the Artcast Network
I just did my 3rd Ustream show last week. I’m not sure I can say there has been a huge leap forward in my handling of the Ustream technology but the future looks promising. Ustream has just released a new piece of software called Ustream Producer. I will be giving it a try before the [...]
How to Draw a Cat
This was a video I shot last summer at Burning Oak Studios. I posted a link to it earlier but I don’t think I ever actually posted the video itself…. so in case you missed it here you go. Have fun.
If you draw along with me please email me a copy of your drawing so [...]
2010 Bob Ostrom Studio Class Schedule.
It’s 2010 and time to post the new class schedule. Looks like another busy year. I’ve scheduled a whole bunch of kids classes with Jerry’s Artarama in Raleigh again this year and am really looking forward to those.
Classes:
January 6th – 4-6pm For Kids ages 5-9
February 10th – 4-6pm For Kids ages 5-9
March 17th – 4-6pm [...]
How to Arrange Your Swatches in Adobe Photoshop CS4
I work in Adobe Photoshop almost every day and my swatch pallet is a mess. I tend to add my swatches as I go, randomly and in no particular order. I’ve always wanted to put my pallet in better order but just wasn’t sure how. I know it would help speed things up but it [...]
Bob Ostrom Studio hits Ustream
I was finally able to set up my Ustream site this week, so grab your pens and papers kids, because I’ll be cranking out new shows before you know it. I’m hoping to get my first episode up sometime very soon and I’ve got the perfect project in mind. I think you guys are going [...]
Spider-Bob?
I dig Spiderman. I actually had the opportunity to work on a Spiderman book years ago, along with the help of a some very talented friends. Working on that project was quite a stretch from my normal style. Here’s a more whimsical take on what he might look like if there hadn’t been any style [...]
New H2D Logo
I’ve been working on this site for a little while now and decided it was time for a new logo. All I’ve really had until now is the Potato-Boy header with the How to Draw Stuff type. Although I kind of like that little guy he’s hardly a logo.
Tools of the Trade
People often ask me about how I do my work. What supplies do I use? Do I use the computer or do I scan my art? What’s the best way to do it? How did you get this or that look? How did you get so darned handsome and how can I be more like [...]
How to Draw a Dog
If you ever wanted to learn how to draw my big fat dog Jack you’re in luck. Here’s a little lesson for you. Have fun
How to draw a cat.
Here is another lesson from the Jerry’s Artarama videos. This one is about drawing a cat. Have fun.
How to Draw a Cat
Here’s a quick lesson for all you young budding artists who would like to learn to draw a cat in 5 easy steps. Have fun and …Oh yeah… Hey, don’t forget the totally free print out at the end.
How to Draw a Platypus.
Getting Started
I know what you’re thinking….A platypus? How am I supposed to draw a platypus? I can’t even spell platypus. Don’t worry. Just follow this easy, super simple method and you’ll be drawing platypus’s before you know it. The really cool thing is this method works for drawing other stuff too.
More Photos from the Video Shoot at Burning Oak Studios.
Here are a few more pics from my video shoot at Burning Oak Studios for Jerry’s Artarama. So far it’s been a blast.
You can find some of the free art lessons posted over at the Jerry’s Site by just clicking this link
Bob’s Free Art Lessons
Special thanks to Rob from Octave Blue for the photographs:http://www.octaveblueentertainment.com/
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Recent Posts
- Greg the Dog.
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- The Bob O Show Live on Ustream Feb 24th 9PM
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