Graphic Illustration Laboratory
Observation: Building the Image
A course by Weberson Santiago , Illustrator, Teacher, and Writer
Joined August 2015
About the video: Observation: Building the Image
Overview
“Now I am going to start tracing and doodling our notebook with an observation exercise to understand the process of building and structuring a drawing.”
In this video lesson Weberson Santiago addresses the topic: Observation: Building the Image, which is part of the Domestika online course: Graphic Illustration Laboratory. Develop your own drawing style through observation and turn the blank page into a pool of ideas.
Partial transcription of the video
“Observation: construction of the image In this class, we will start to draw and scribble our notebook. We will start with observation drawings, with everyday objects. And I chose this coffee maker because it is part of my daily life. I use it several times a day and I'm always watching. And it is rich in details, as we can see, in relation to shape and background, as we can observe with enlightenment, where we can also work with the part a little lighter, darker, but, at first, what matters to us is to think about the shape of the object. The important thing here is that you can choose diff...”
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Course summary for: Graphic Illustration Laboratory
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Acrylic Painting, Creativity, Drawing, Ink Illustration, Poster Design, Sketchbook, Traditional illustration

Weberson Santiago
A course by Weberson Santiago
Weberson Santiago knows how to combine the beauty of images with the power of words to create one-of-a-kind artwork. Weberson is a Brazilian illustrator, teacher, and writer who has published more than ten children's books and has created illustrations for major publications in his country, including Veja magazine and the newspaper Folha de São Paulo.
His illustrations have been showcased in exhibits throughout Latin America and have been featured in board games in Brazil, the United States, Asia, and Europe, where he currently lives. He also teaches courses at the School of Technology, Innovation, and Creation in Lisbon.
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