Introduction to Oil Paint Illustration
Sketches
A course by David de las Heras , Plastic Artist and Illustrator
Joined May 2017
About the video: Sketches
Overview
“Taking into account the book we have chosen, we will try to find the image that best encloses all the history that the book tells us.”
In this video lesson David de las Heras addresses the topic: Sketches, 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. good afternoon. We are about to begin the sketching phase. In this stage. we'll focus on the core ideas we aim to express in the final piece. There's no need to stress about producing perfectly defined works or drawings at this point. or very finished. they are just the main ideas. The book I chose for my cover is Blindness. This book was one that made me start reading. Let me tell you that in this book. to read. Let me tell you this book The story revolves around a widespread blindness afflicting humanity. akin to an infectious disease. only one woman remaining unaffected. She serve...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Oil Paint Illustration
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Adobe Photoshop -
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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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