India Ink Illustration with Japanese Influence
Line exercises
A course by Mika Takahashi , Visual artist and illustrator
About the video: Line exercises
Overview
“Now that we have the materials, let's start exploring them with basic exercises. Repetition is what makes perfect! So, do not save ink or paper for these exercises that will help you further.”
In this video lesson Mika Takahashi addresses the topic: Line exercises, which is part of the Domestika online course: India Ink Illustration with Japanese Influence. Explore the possibilities of India ink through techniques inspired by Sumi-e, from the first lines to the finishing touches.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this class. we will do practical exercises to gain precision and get used to using brushes. In this exercise. we will draw simple shapes like lines and circles using posture and breathing as the basis. And this is the most traditional way to hold the brush. Also. try to keep your feet parallel and maintain an upright posture. Begin by wetting the brush thoroughly. Next. dip it into the lightest shade of paint to start your painting Afterwards. we dip the tip in pure black and draw the line. keeping the brush always perpendicular. This repetition exercise is important for your body to get...”
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Course summary for: India Ink Illustration with Japanese Influence
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Drawing, Ink Illustration, Traditional illustration
Mika Takahashi
A course by Mika Takahashi
Mika started her career working on animation production series, as well as illustrating books for editorials and magazines such as Biruta, Rocco, Melhoramentos, Lote 42, and V&R. In recent years, she has collaborated with independent publications such as A Samurai 1 and 2 by Mylle Silva, 312 Fast Comics Vol 2 by Felipe Cagno, and Selva Gráfica by Joel Lobo.
Her editorial work includes illustrations for comic book covers such as Um cara que caiu do Céu (e não conhecia a vida), Selva Gráfica Vol 2, and Realezas Urbanas. She has held various collective exhibitions such as Contínua (Clube dos Criadores) and Donas da Rua (ONU and Mauricio de Sousa), as well as individual exhibitions like Peças de um Quebra-Cabeças in the Galeria Hipotética. Her published books include Ink Stories and Além dos Trilhos.
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