Drawing 101: Introduction to Digital Illustration
Exaggerate and Deform
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About the video: Exaggerate and Deform
Overview
“In this lesson, I will show the very last skill that an artist needs to develop to enhance and grow their creativity: exaggeration and deformation, also called stylisation. I will show how I would use it to enhance our human body drawing and give a personal twist to our final project.”
In this video lesson Jean Fraisse addresses the topic: Exaggerate and Deform, which is part of the Domestika online course: Drawing 101: Introduction to Digital Illustration. Explore the foundations of illustration by learning the techniques to draw from observation and from your own imagination.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I will explain you how to apply stylization. Stylization is actually exaggerating shapes so that we can get to more interesting designs. I will explain you how to apply this new skill set onto your final project, the one where we copied the human body. Here I'll share another trick with you that I want to apply so that I can once again add a slight amount of creation, of creativity within my drawings when they are based on a copy like this. The amount of creativity we're going to put just depends on our own will. But also a bit on our experience, because we'll see that it's ...”
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Course summary for: Drawing 101: Introduction to Digital Illustration
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Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Traditional illustration

Jean Fraisse
A course by Jean Fraisse
Jean Fraisse is an accomplished professional artist and entrepreneur who has navigated a fascinating journey from a passionate yet talentless child to a self-taught expert. His dedication to mastering the art of drawing and painting has led him to a successful career in the creative industry. Over the past decade, Jean has progressively embraced the entrepreneurial side of his profession, learning from trial and error to integrate business acumen into his artistic endeavors. His experience is enriched by extensive self-education through books, tutorials, and mentors, both virtual and in-person.
Influenced by renowned figures like Gary Vaynerchuk and Tim Ferris, Jean has developed a robust understanding of the value system essential for thriving in the digital age. His expertise extends beyond art creation to encompass strategic business thinking, leadership, and market analysis. Jean's insights are drawn from foundational texts and YouTube channels, providing clarity and a methodical approach to both art and entrepreneurship. He is committed to helping fellow artists understand their role in the evolving art market and equipping them with the skills to adapt and succeed in today's rapidly changing environment.
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