Surrealistic Fineliner Illustration
A course by Redmer Hoekstra , Illustrator
Discover a new fantastic reality and learn how to create unpredictable drawings with an artisanal approach
A fish smoking a pipe, a leopard violin, a flying teapot, a banana canoe…they may seem like combinations of random words, but they’re actually the concept behind some of Redmer Hoekstra’s surreal illustrations. The Dutch artist’s method involves associating seemingly distant concepts to create works that defy your expectations and bring a smile to your face.
In this course, learn the techniques Redmer uses for drawing with fineliners, paying attention to the aspects that make a drawing lifelike. Discover a series of associative thinking exercises that will help you design and create a surreal drawing.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 20 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (756)
- 16,472 students
- 15 lessons (1h 58m)
- 20 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a surrealistic fineliner drawing combining an animal with an object.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in drawing who would like to learn more and improve their existing skills.
Requirements and materials
Some drawing experience is necessary to take this course.
As for materials, you need a Staedtler pigment liner (0.1. and 0.3), a mechanical pencil (0.5), an eraser, and some reference material like books, magazines, or even online resources.
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Redmer Hoekstra
A course by Redmer Hoekstra
Redmer Hoekstra graduated from the Art Academy in Zwolle (Netherlands) as a visual artist and illustrator in 2009. His work plays with form, meaning, and function, giving birth to strange, surprising, and funny illustrations that question our view of the world.
He works with fineliners, creating light and volume through shading, which gives life to his drawings. The purpose of Redmer’s work is to make people smile and think about their world and reality.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Introduction
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Influences
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What Will We Do in This Course?
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U2
Preparation
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Materials and Tips
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Hatching
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Light and Dark
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Drawing Textures
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When Ctrl+Z Is Not An Option
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U3
Growth Season Has Started
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Planting the Seeds
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Weeding and Watering
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Giving All Your Attention to the Right Plant
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Bloom and Pollinate
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Watching It Bear Fruit to Harvest
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U4
Post-production
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Leaving the Nest
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Hiding and Flying
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FP
Final project
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Surrealistic Fineliner Drawing Techniques
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This is the fourth illustration course I have studied with Domestika and it didn't disappoint. I found Redmer Hoekstra's drawings very inspiring. Although my drawing style is more design based than 3D based it was useful for me to compare Redmer's style with mine as a way of confirming which style is best for me. I particularly enjoyed learning how to combine elements to create a surrealistic drawing and I loved working with fineliner pen.
Me encantó el curso.
Great course! Love it. Worth watching multiple times.
Impressive course!
El curso está muy bien explicado. Me sirvió para conocer mejor las técnicas de sombreado y puntillismo. Conocer el proceso del maestro fue inspirador y estimulante. Recomiendo este curso ampliamente.