Naturalist Illustration with Scratchboard
First Layers: Marking Directions and Important Structures 1
A course by Julia Rouaux , Scientific and Naturalist Illustrator
About the video: First Layers: Marking Directions and Important Structures 1
Overview
“In this lesson, you will learn how to make the first layers of fur, marking directions, and the most important structures. You will see how to work with the scalpel cutter. ”
In this video lesson Julia Rouaux addresses the topic: First Layers: Marking Directions and Important Structures 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Naturalist Illustration with Scratchboard. Learn how to capture the precise details and textures of animals in black and white.
Partial transcription of the video
“First layers: marking important directions and structures Now that we have our Claybord with the traced sketch and our sketch of fur orientations what we did in the previous unit, we will use our photos for reference in case there are any details that we have not put in the sketch. I'll work with the scalpel cutters I showed you earlier, my two favorites, the one with a small tip and one that is a little bigger. Also, remember to use a brush to remove the residue. It has to be something very smooth. We are going to use a paper under the hand, which can be white paper or tracing paper, so th...”
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Course summary for: Naturalist Illustration with Scratchboard
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Areas
Drawing, Engraving, Fine Arts, Ink Illustration, Naturalistic Illustration, Traditional illustration
Julia Rouaux
A course by Julia Rouaux
Julia Rouaux has always been passionate about nature, even as a child, and she never missed an opportunity to draw it. This led her to take a scientific illustration course after completing her degree in biology and, ultimately, to combine both of her passions while pursuing a PhD in natural sciences.
She currently works as a freelance illustrator and teaches scientific and naturalist illustration. She has created illustrations for scientific studies, informative publications, undergraduate and postgraduate theses, and educational materials including images for three illustrated guides on mammals from South America and around the world.
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