Drawing Techniques to Lose Fear of the Blank Page

The blockade: our great ally 1

A course by Gusti , Cartoonist and Author

Cartoonist and Author. Barcelona, Spain.
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About the video: The blockade: our great ally 1

Overview

“In this lesson I will explain how we can generate ideas to get out of creative blocks in a simple and practical way. Remember that the most important thing is that you stop thinking about what you cannot do and enhance what you can do and unleash your spontaneity. Let's imagine without limits. ”

In this video lesson Gusti addresses the topic: The blockade: our great ally 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Drawing Techniques to Lose Fear of the Blank Page . Create a friendly character with India ink, watercolors, pencils and unleash your full creative potential .

Partial transcription of the video

“The mental block: our great ally In this lesson I will explain how to create ideas to overcome a creative mental block in a simple, practical and fun way. Why do we get mental blocks when faced with a blank page? Basically, because we are afraid to make mistakes or to mess up. The drawing does not have to be an exact carbon copy of reality; that's what photography is for. We are making drawings. So, let's do some very simple exercises to distract the mind, have fun and unblock us. I'll teach you methods and techniques using games and fun as our starting point, which will allow you to create...”

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Course summary for: Drawing Techniques to Lose Fear of the Blank Page

  • Level: Beginner
  • 98% positive reviews (200)
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  • 4 units
  • 16 lessons (3h 26m)
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    Illustration
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    Character Design, Creativity, Design, Drawing, Traditional illustration, Watercolor Painting

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Gusti Rosemffet was born in Buenos Aires and has been drawing since he was a child. Following years of experience in the world of publishing and editing, he has become a dedicated artist thanks to his style and message. He has published more the 150 books in editorials across Spain, Japan, Mexico, and USA, among others.

He has received recognition on various occasions with awards such as: Premio Nacional de Ilustración (Spain), Premio Apel·les mestres, and Junceda and BolognaRagazzi in the Disability category. He is also the founder of the Windown association, which works with art as a tool for social inclusion.


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Drawing Techniques to Lose Fear of the Blank Page . Illustration course by Gusti

Drawing Techniques to Lose Fear of the Blank Page

A course by Gusti
Cartoonist and Author. Barcelona, Spain.
Joined July 2020
  • 98% positive reviews (200)
  • 3,985 students