These downloadable videos present complete, uncensored drawing and painting demonstrations, some of which appear in edited form on Simonson’s YouTube channel. Created for artists and students interested in figurative work, they follow the development of paintings, drawings, sketches, and studio studies through extended, real-time demonstrations of the artist’s process. Once purchased and downloaded, the videos remain available to view anytime on your own computer or tablet—forming an ongoing studio resource for study, reference, and inspiration.
(NOTE: If you’d like more downloadable-video options, you’re welcome to visit Legacy Video Downloads, a page from the previous version of the website which is still functional for a limited time.)
An uncensored studio session following the creation of Fabian Bathing from early block-in to finished painting. Combining practical discussion of acrylic technique with the story of meeting model Fabian at a Puerto Vallarta gym, the video offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the development of a contemporary male-nude painting.
An uncensored studio session following the creation of Omar on My Patio from loose abstract beginnings to finished painting. Combining practical discussion of acrylic technique with a candid look at the realities of the painting process, the video offers an intimate view into Simonson’s contemporary figurative practice.
An uncensored, in-depth look at Douglas Simonson’s crosshatching process as he creates the drawing Orange Juice from start to finish. Includes real-time drawing, Photoshop preparation, materials discussion, and detailed insight into building form through layered pencil marks.
An immersive acrylic painting demonstration following the creation of Rogério at Paquetá from loose abstract underpainting to finished canvas. A rich, educational studio experience for artists interested in figure painting, color, and expressive acrylic technique.
Watch Douglas Simonson create a series of rapid figure sketches from photographs of Tommy, demonstrating how to capture gesture, proportion, and form with confident, economical lines. A valuable tutorial for artists who want to strengthen their figure-drawing skills and learn to see the human form more clearly.
