Introduction to Oil Paint Illustration
Influences
A course by David de las Heras , Plastic Artist and Illustrator
Joined May 2017
About the video: Influences
Overview
“In this lesson I will show you several examples of artists that have influenced me in some way and why. We will see artists from different artistic branches, from design, to painting, to photography.”
In this video lesson David de las Heras addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Oil Paint Illustration. Create a book cover using pictorial techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“Hello. in this lesson I'm going to talk about my influences. about what I like most. First. i'll discuss book Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. which was the first book that truly inspired me. What inspired me most about this book was its captivating beginning. where the protagonist Max is room and starts imagining a magical forest growing inside. enveloping him in wonder and adventure. Metaphors and similar elements had a profound impact on me. later shaping my own illustrations and artistic expression significantly. This book. who is the Strongest in the World? is illustrated b...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Oil Paint Illustration
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Editorial Illustration, Fine Arts, Oil Painting, Painting, Traditional illustration

David de las Heras
A course by David de las Heras
David de las Heras completed his studies at the Universidad del País Vasco, specializing in the field of painting. With his characteristic style, he collaborates with national and international publications and has created the covers for books such as Kalimán en Jericó by Àngel Burgas, Rayos by Miqui Otero, and Instrumental by James Rhodes.
His pictorial work has always tried to find interest in moments of conflicet related to the home and the feeling of belonging. Through his illustrations, he establishes a dialogue with the viewer and helps them understand the world around them. His work has been exhibited in countries such as Spain, Germany, and Portugal, as well as in collective exhibitions at La Casa Encendida and at the Matadero in Madrid.
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