Contemporary Illustrations with a Retro Aesthetic
Materials
A course by Pedro Correa , Illustrator
About the video: Materials
Overview
“In this class, you will see the materials I use in my work, both in the hand drawing part (papers, paints, textures, light table, scanner) and in the digital stage (brushes for Photoshop).”
In this video lesson Pedro Correa addresses the topic: Materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Contemporary Illustrations with a Retro Aesthetic. "Learn to illustrate with ink, paper, and Photoshop to create a composition reminiscent of old prints ".
Partial transcription of the video
“materials In this class, I will show the materials I use in my work, both in the hand-drawn part and in the digital part. I do not use all materials in the same illustration, but I alternate between them to get the result I want. First I will talk about paper. That's where we're going to make the sketch, print and pass the final art in India ink. I start with watercolor paper, the basis of my works for the durability and absorption of India ink. It has a rougher surface. When I run the ink over it, it forms a texture very characteristic of my work. It also allows the use of other materials ...”
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Course summary for: Contemporary Illustrations with a Retro Aesthetic
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Illustration, Drawing, Ink Illustration, Traditional illustration

Pedro Correa
A course by Pedro Correa
Pedro Correa studied graphic design and now works as a freelancer for various clients around the world. His illustration style, whether analog or digital, centers around the use of India ink as well as colors and textures with a retro-effect inspired by his passion for comics.
He has worked on projects for big names such as UFC, Showtime, FX, Heineken, Tiger Beer, Netflix, Ford Motors, Sky TV, Pizza Hut, uni-ball, Sector9, Landyachtz, Rolling Stone, High Times Magazine, and The Intercept. He has been sponsored by Moleskine since 2017.
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