Introduction to Oil Paint Illustration
War and Peace I
A course by David de las Heras , Plastic Artist and Illustrator
Joined May 2017
About the video: War and Peace I
Overview
“In this lesson I will show you how to represent an object using color as a way of expression, using in one case chromatically close colors and on the other hand complementary colors.”
In this video lesson David de las Heras addresses the topic: War and Peace I, 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? Welcome to this new lesson. Today. we'll create two illustrations: one using complementary colors and another with colors that are chromatically closer. This exercise will help you understand the impact of color We will proceed with this approach because it highlights the significance of emphasizing different based on color usage. For this purpose. i've brought a jug with a flower. but feel free to use any object you you have at home or in the studio where you work. I'll get started. I've brought several colors we've seen before and the drawing notebook too. It's that the pencils are...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Oil Paint Illustration
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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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