Observational Drawing: Illustrate with a Fresh Perspective
Basic Ideas and Principles of Observational Drawing 2
A course by Celeste Byers , Freelance Illustrator and Artist
Joined February 2020
Joined February 2020
About the video: Basic Ideas and Principles of Observational Drawing 2
Overview
“I will continue teaching you how to make a drawing just by observing the curves and the natural flow of the flowers in the photo. ”
In this video lesson Celeste Byers addresses the topic: Basic Ideas and Principles of Observational Drawing 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Observational Drawing: Illustrate with a Fresh Perspective. Learn how to deconstruct images using the principles of observational drawing and turn them into unique compositions full of color and texture in Photoshop.
Partial transcription of the video
“Basic Ideas and Principles of Observational Drawing When you guys choose your compositions, I encourage you to not choose one or two objects, but choose at least five objects and have them overlap each other, so you get more sense of scale and practice getting the proportions of things correct. Because if you only put one thing there, you're not challenging yourself. When you sketch out the entire composition, it won't be that hard drawing one thing in the middle of the paper. Maybe put five things around because then you'll have to see it, and learn how to put all of that into your page. I...”
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Course summary for: Observational Drawing: Illustrate with a Fresh Perspective
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Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Illustration, Drawing, Traditional illustration
Celeste Byers
A course by Celeste Byers
Celeste Byers is a freelance illustrator and artist who specializes in creating large-scale murals. She first discovered her love for drawing and painting in high school, before going on to study for a BFA in illustration at Art Center College of Design in California. Since then, she’s painted over 75 murals all over the world, in places like New Zealand, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
Celeste’s work is inspired by the world around her, and her clients include Amazon, Airbnb, American Express, Facebook, Sephora, and Warner Bros. She has also been featured by Condé Nast Traveler, Live Free Podcast, San Diego Natural History Museum, and more. She shares her murals with over 24K followers on Instagram and has won numerous awards including City of San Diego Certificate of Recognition and California State Senate Certificate of Recognition.
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