Observational Drawing: Illustrate with a Fresh Perspective

Inking Your Drawing

A course by Celeste Byers , Freelance Illustrator and Artist

Freelance Illustrator and Artist. San Diego, United States.
Joined February 2020
97% positive reviews (31)
923 students
Audio: English
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About the video: Inking Your Drawing

Overview

“I will teach you how to start your drawing in order for you to create volume and for you to be able to see better how your drawing is turning out. You will learn all my tips about inking a drawing. Are you ready? ”

In this video lesson Celeste Byers addresses the topic: Inking Your Drawing, 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

“Inking Your Drawing For this lesson, we'll learn about inking our drawings. I've already started on mine as it's a bit complicated, so I wanted to get some done but I'll complete the rest of the drawing with you and share some of my techniques in inking and more about observational drawing. First, ensure you have a comfortable setup. I'm working on a flat table for the purposes of filming but when I'm at home, I usually have a board that's at an angle, so I can keep my posture good. After drawing for so many years, if I'm bending over all day, it hurts my neck and back. You can prevent that...”

This transcript is automatically generated, so it may contain mistakes.


Course summary for: Observational Drawing: Illustrate with a Fresh Perspective

  • Level: Beginner
  • 97% positive reviews (31)
  • 923 students
  • 4 units
  • 17 lessons (3h 35m)
  • 1 download
  • Category

    Illustration
  • Software

    Adobe Photoshop
  • Areas

    Digital Illustration, Drawing, Traditional illustration

Celeste Byers

Celeste Byers
A course by Celeste Byers

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Freelance Illustrator and Artist

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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Observational Drawing: Illustrate with a Fresh Perspective. Illustration course by Celeste Byers

Observational Drawing: Illustrate with a Fresh Perspective

A course by Celeste Byers
Freelance Illustrator and Artist. San Diego, United States.
Joined February 2020
  • 97% positive reviews (31)
  • 923 students