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Learn Johnny's approach to drawing anywhere, anytime with anything
Meet Johnny and his family and get inspired to start drawing.
Join Johnny for an authentic, encouraging journey back to drawing after 20+ years away from art. His mission is simple: help you draw anywhere, anytime, with anything.
You'll discover every technique and mindset shift that he uses to turn simple materials like crayons, markers, and pencils into confident, joyful art practice.
Build confidence with simple exercises using basic materials you already have
Johnny shares his personal story of returning to art after 20 years and encourages others to overcome common barriers like time, materials, and skill concerns.
Demonstrates simple warm-up techniques using basic materials like crayons and Sharpies to get loose and build confidence without pressure.
Shows how to approach various subjects using the same fundamental principles of simple shapes and value relationships.
Teaches a 5-minute portrait exercise using unrecognizable people to reduce pressure while practicing proportions and basic features.
Demonstrates the "macro to micro" approach by starting with big shapes and gradually adding details using crayon and mixed media.
Master professional graphite tools and techniques through a complete pumpkin demonstration
Introduces professional graphite tools including toned paper, electric erasers, brushes, and Mars Lumograph Black pencils that elevate drawing quality.
Begins a complete graphite demonstration by establishing the basic outline and identifying key value areas on the reference.
Shows how brushes create smooth graphite blending effects impossible to achieve with pencils alone.
Demonstrates building darker values gradually while introducing the Mars Lumograph Black pencil for richer darks.
Addresses common frustrations during the drawing process and emphasizes trusting the process rather than judging work mid-creation.
Continues developing the pumpkin study with systematic value building and discusses mixing different graphite materials.
Introduces charcoal for background elements to make the subject pop and create depth.
Focuses on final value adjustments and using erasers strategically to pull out highlights and refine forms.
Demonstrates final techniques including light graphite washes and systematic erasing to complete the study.
Completes the pumpkin study and reviews the entire graphite process from start to finish.
Master the subtractive charcoal method with a complete dog portrait demonstration on wood panels
Introduces charcoal on wood panels, explains material setup including the tape shelf system, and shares the accidental discovery of this technique.
Begins the dog portrait with pencil outline and explains the subtractive charcoal method approach.
Demonstrates applying charcoal with a sponge across the entire subject area as the foundation for the subtractive technique.
Shows how to use kneaded erasers to pull out light areas and create the initial form of the dog portrait.
Introduces the electric eraser for precise highlights and demonstrates creating fine details like eye reflections.
Uses brushes to add texture and depth while maintaining the soft, organic feel of the charcoal medium.
Explores various mark-making tools including different erasers and brushes for creating varied textures and effects.
Demonstrates spraying fixative to lock in values and adding final details including white acrylic for eye highlights.
Complete an advanced flamingo drawing using sophisticated charcoal techniques and professional finishing methods
Sets up for a larger, more complex charcoal drawing with proper paper preparation and tape shelf systems.
Begins the flamingo drawing with pencil sketch and initial charcoal application using the sponge technique.
Uses various brushes to build darker values and create texture while maintaining the direction of feather growth.
Systematically erases to create light areas and feather textures using kneaded erasers in the direction of natural forms.
Develops realistic feather textures through careful eraser work and value relationships without drawing every individual feather.
Applies fixative midway through the drawing to lock in values and enable deeper darks in subsequent layers.
Introduces very dark charcoal powder for maximum contrast and demonstrates strategic placement for dramatic effect.
Completes the flamingo with final value adjustments and demonstrates when to stop working to preserve the drawing's freshness.
25 pages of exclusive lessons, tips and exercises from Johnny to enhance your drawing journey
Dive deeper into Johnny's techniques with this comprehensive 25-page digital workbook featuring exclusive exercises, tips, and insights to enhance your drawing journey.
Explore how Johnny created this painting step by step with our interactive layer tool.
Johnny Clark specializes in wildlife and portrait art, creating detailed charcoal drawings that capture the essence and character of his subjects. After a 20-year hiatus from art, he rediscovered his passion at age 40 and now inspires other "lost generation creators" to reconnect with their artistic pursuits.
