Introduction to Oil Paint Illustration

First steps, the drawing

A course by David de las Heras , Plastic Artist and Illustrator

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Audio: Spanish, English, Italian

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About the video: First steps, the drawing

Overview

“In this lesson I will use the tracing that I have printed to have the drawing or 'skeleton' of our cover.”

In this video lesson David de las Heras addresses the topic: First steps, the drawing, 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

“Well. we now have all the documentation required to begin the painting process. Let me describe what's on desk. To create the tracing. the first essential item is the black and white reference image. a medium charcoal stick A pencil. any hardness will do. Then. a fine brush. water for cleaning the brush a cloth and masking tape. Okay. i'll start with that. First of all. fill the entire space with charcoal. We should use a medium amount of charcoal. ensuring it's neither too little nor too much for the best outcome. I'm sharing this because using too little means the pencil mark won't retain...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Oil Paint Illustration

Level: Intermediate
95% positive reviews (197)
4451 students
5 units
19 lessons (3h 17m)
7 downloads

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

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Plastic Artist and Illustrator

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.