India Ink Illustration with Japanese Influence
Contrast
A course by Mika Takahashi , Visual artist and illustrator
About the video: Contrast
Overview
“After defining the overall mood of the illustration, I will show you how to use contrast to better define the shapes of the drawing.”
In this video lesson Mika Takahashi addresses the topic: Contrast, 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 session. once we've applied the lighter areas. we'll start developing contrasts and darker tones using a more delicate brush for detail. Before starting this new stage. i waited for the drawing to dry. But if you're in a hurry. you can use a hairdryer. I'm using a medium brush. but if you like. opt for a large brush for covering bigger areas or a finer brush for intricate details. such as the edges of silhouettes. This choice allows for precision in your If you make a mistake. don't panic. Analyze if the mistake can be incorporated into the composition and use creativity to transfor...”
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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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