Azad Art Academy

Azad Art Academy Master figure drawing and digital illustration with real-time AR corrections

06/20/2026

Classical inspiration right here in Toronto! The understanding of underlying structure and kinetic flow in this piece is incredible. When we study dynamic character silhouettes in our Design for Animation classes, these are the exact historical principles we apply. Highly recommend visiting the AGO to see this in person!

Every finished masterpiece starts with a messy sketch. We love this workflow from Soroush Dabiri! It’s a perfect reminde...
06/20/2026

Every finished masterpiece starts with a messy sketch. We love this workflow from Soroush Dabiri! It’s a perfect reminder to not get discouraged by the 'ugly phase' of your painting. Keep practicing and refining. Which part of the rendering process do you find the most challenging?

"Digital artists, check your settings! We talked recently about avoiding the soft airbrush to prevent 'muddy' shading. P...
06/20/2026

"Digital artists, check your settings! We talked recently about avoiding the soft airbrush to prevent 'muddy' shading. Proper pen pressure settings are the key to mastering those hard-edged brushes for crisp, defined light and shadow shapes. What's your go-to brush setting?

Looking for a way to get involved in the Toronto art scene this weekend? VIBE Arts is hosting a fantastic community even...
06/20/2026

Looking for a way to get involved in the Toronto art scene this weekend? VIBE Arts is hosting a fantastic community event. Taking your skills from the digital tablet to a physical wall is a great way to challenge your spatial awareness and support local initiatives. Let us know in the comments if you plan to go! 🎨

A fantastic breakdown of the torso! At Azad Art Academy, we always emphasize blocking out proportions using simple shape...
06/20/2026

A fantastic breakdown of the torso! At Azad Art Academy, we always emphasize blocking out proportions using simple shapes before adding details. If you're struggling with this, remember our '8 heads' rule from last week's lesson. Great practice for our upcoming Dynamic Anatomy session! ✏️

Inspiration and Aspiration😀Happy Saturday! Every finished masterpiece starts with a single, messy sketch. Don't get disc...
06/20/2026

Inspiration and Aspiration😀

Happy Saturday! Every finished masterpiece starts with a single, messy sketch. Don't get discouraged by the "ugly phase" of your painting—push through it! Keep practicing, keep refining, and keep creating. Have a great weekend from all of us at Azad Art Academy.

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Weekend Drawing Challenge / Course TeaserChallenge time!Grab your sketchbook this weekend and try drawing this dynamic p...
06/20/2026

Weekend Drawing Challenge / Course Teaser

Challenge time!
Grab your sketchbook this weekend and try drawing this dynamic pose. Breaking down complex poses into basic cylinders and boxes makes it so much easier. Want to master this technique?
Our next 'Dynamic Anatomy' session starts next week. Secure your spot!

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Digital Art ToolsDigital art tip of the day: Stop overusing the soft airbrush! While it feels safe for blending, it can ...
06/19/2026

Digital Art Tools

Digital art tip of the day: Stop overusing the soft airbrush! While it feels safe for blending, it can make your artwork look blurry or 'muddy'. Practice shading with a hard-edged brush first to define your light and shadow shapes, then blend only where necessary. 🎨

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Community and ProgressWe are incredibly proud of the progress our students make. This is Sarah’s improvement after just ...
06/18/2026

Community and Progress

We are incredibly proud of the progress our students make. This is Sarah’s improvement after just four weeks in our Digital Illustration bootcamp! Which part of your art journey are you most proud of right now?
Let us know in the comments! 👇

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Fundamentals of Figure Drawing​Struggling with figure drawing? The secret is in the underlying structure. The average hu...
06/17/2026

Fundamentals of Figure Drawing
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Struggling with figure drawing? The secret is in the underlying structure. The average human body is about 7.5 to 8 'heads' tall. Before you worry about details like muscles or clothing, block out the proportions using simple shapes. Save this guide for your next practice session! ✏️

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