Naturalist Bird Illustration with Watercolors
Inspiration and documentation
A course by Antonia Reyes Montealegre , Naturalist Illustrator
Joined May 2017
Joined May 2017
About the video: Inspiration and documentation
Overview
“How to approach the illustration of birds? Is it enough to just sit and observe them and draw, or do we need more research? In this lesson, I'll show you various sources that we can use to gain the inspiration and information we need to put our ideas on paper.”
In this video lesson Antonia Reyes Montealegre addresses the topic: Inspiration and documentation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Naturalist Bird Illustration with Watercolors. Observe and interpret the beauty of birds and learn to paint their feathers, shapes, and vivid colors.
Partial transcription of the video
“Inspiration and documentation In this lesson I will share everything that I do that is relevant in the process of finding information before I start drawing. Something I find advantageous when drawing nature, specifically, in the world of birds, is that they are very easy to find. Just go out into a garden or for a walk in the park and, soon enough, you will find an interesting bird. In my experience, drawing birds from living models is tremendously difficult. By nature, birds will move very quickly. But anyway, I recommend that you do some groundwork, especially in terms of observation and...”
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Course summary for: Naturalist Bird Illustration with Watercolors
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Areas
Naturalistic Illustration, Realistic Drawing, Traditional illustration, Watercolor Painting
Antonia Reyes Montealegre
A course by Antonia Reyes Montealegre
Antonia Reyes, or as some know her, Antonia Pajarito, defines herself as a naturalist illustrator. She has become an expert in depicting the native flora and fauna of Chile. Her relationship with nature always begins with exploration, then moves on to artistic interpretation from her studio. Her goal is to create illustrations that move viewers and show the beauty of the earth. Her method is entirely analog, using pencils and watercolors on paper.
Most of her projects are independent, as she is passionate about combining illustrations with experiences, workshops, excursions, etc. She shares her work and discoveries on social media and on her website, both of which have become her logbooks.
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