Introduction to Children’s Illustration
Monotype
A course by Adolfo Serra , Illustrator
About the video: Monotype
Overview
“This type of printing creates unique textures and a certain lack of control.”
In this video lesson Adolfo Serra addresses the topic: Monotype, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Children’s Illustration. Learn to illustrate a classic story using manual and traditional techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“MONOTYPING Hello, again. In this lesson, we'll look at monotyping. Monotyping is a cross between engraving and drawing. What distinguishes it is that we draw directly on a matrix made of acetate, and we make a print while the ink is still wet on another support, which is our print. In this case, it's best to use very lightweight paper, a sheet of paper or sketch-paper. I brought some of the key tools used to make monotypes: an engraving roller, oil paint... On the market, you'll find both water-based and traditional oil paint. Use whichever is most convenient. I recommend oil paint because ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Children’s Illustration
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Areas
Children's Illustration, Drawing, Fine Arts, Narrative, Painting, Pencil Drawing, Traditional illustration, Watercolor Painting
Adolfo Serra
A course by Adolfo Serra
Adolfo Serra (Teruel, 1980) studied Advertising and Public Relations at the Complutense University of Madrid, but it wasn't long before he decided to follow his childhood passion for drawing by reconnecting with pencils and watercolors at the Escuela de Arte 10 in Madrid. Since then he's been no stranger to colors, papers, textures, and stories.
He loves to experiment with techniques, play with materials, and, above all, tell stories with his art. He considers himself a trailblazer of blank pages who maps uncharted territory with illustrations for children and young adults.
His illustrations have been featured at the Bologna Children's Book Fair (Italy), Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava (Slovakia), Sharjah Children's Book Fair (United Arab Emirates), Ibero-American Illustration Contest (Mexico), CJ Picture Book Awards (Korea), and the International Exhibition of Illustrations for Children in Sàrmede (Italy).
His wordless version of Little Red Riding Hood has been published in Spain, Germany, France, and Mexico, and has won numerous awards. He also won the 19th A la Orilla del Viento Award for illustrated album from the Fondo de Cultura Económica.
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