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Pictorial Portraits Using Digital Techniques

Line sketch: shadow map 5

A course by Alex de Marcos García , Illustrator

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About the video: Line sketch: shadow map 5

Overview

“Here you'll see how our sketch starts taking shape with the shadow map technique and you'll be ready to start adding color.”

In this video lesson Alex de Marcos García addresses the topic: Line sketch: shadow map 5, which is part of the Domestika online course: Pictorial Portraits Using Digital Techniques. Learn how to use Photoshop to create illustrations using pixels as brushstrokes.

Partial transcription of the video

“SKETCH TRACING AND SHADOW MAP If we want an area to be striking, not only a complementary color, but a very light color, with a lot of light and a dark one, we'll also get a good contrast. I'm following the shape of the cactus from top to bottom. It doesn't need a lot of stimulus. The one I prefer is this one. Let's make it darker. I'll distort it and put in purple. It's surreal and with the colors it works really well. This one too. All these stains. I love them. You don't see them later as the document is smaller. They are subtle and beautiful. With the brush blended there isn't as much o...”

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Course summary for: Pictorial Portraits Using Digital Techniques

Level: Beginner
99% positive reviews (703)
10126 students
4 units
23 lessons (3h 45m)
44 downloads

Category
Illustration
Software
Adobe Photoshop
Areas
Digital Illustration, Digital Painting, Portrait Drawing

Alex de Marcos García

A course by Alex de Marcos García

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Illustrator

Madrid-born artist Alex de Marcos has dedicated himself for over 10 years to illustrating pieces for all areas of illustration, from creations for the publishing market to advertising pieces for agencies in different countries. His works have been printed in children's books, Kurt Cobain's biography, stickers for Instagram, advertising for Coca-cola, Nike, Fnac, Bombay, and many other renowned brands.

He has painted paintings for film decoration such as the Spanish film Get Her... If You Can and murals for Mercedes Fashion Week and the Madrid City Hall. He has been recognized internationally with different awards, including Silver in the illustration category at ADCI (Italy).