Introduction to Oil Paint Illustration
Maps
A course by David de las Heras , Plastic Artist and Illustrator
Joined May 2017
About the video: Maps
Overview
“In this lesson I will show you several examples of covers that work very well graphically and that you should keep in mind when you go to prepare your cover.”
In this video lesson David de las Heras addresses the topic: Maps, 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
“[Music] Hello again. Welcome to this lesson called maps. In it I will tell you about the graphic elements which I think makes an illustration interesting. For it I have selected 10 covers that because of his use of color, for its framing or for its graphic elements I think they work perfectly. Let's go see them. [Music] What to take into account when we make a cover is that on the one hand somehow summarize in one image what the story is going to tell next, No? And in second place how to get that graphically stand out among the other covers What will they have around, right? For example on ...”
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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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