Introduction to Illustration with India Ink

Gradients

A course by Hilda Palafox , Illustrator, Artist, and Graphic Designer

Illustrator, Artist, and Graphic Designer. Mexico City, Mexico.
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About the video: Gradients

Overview

“The secret is in the water. In this lesson, I will show you how to fill shapes and how to create a 10 gradient monochrome range, from grey to black. ”

In this video lesson Hilda Palafox addresses the topic: Gradients, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Illustration with India Ink. Explore the creative possibilities of this age-old technique.

Partial transcription of the video

“Well. in today's lesson. as our initial step. we will begin by developing a series of ten shades ranging from light gray to deep black. forming a monochromatic gradient. The maximum recommended is 10. but you can actually do fewer or more depending on what the piece requires. I'm going to do the exercise with 10 different ones now so we can gradually see the process of white. the lightest. which is actually water. towards black. which is pure India ink. For this exercise. i'll use a number 4 round brush. Let's start creating a series of ten shades from light gray to deep black. It's benefic...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Illustration with India Ink

  • Level: Beginner
  • 99% positive reviews (754)
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  • 16 lessons (2h 43m)
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    Illustration
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    Drawing, Fine Arts, Ink Illustration, Traditional illustration

Hilda Palafox

Hilda Palafox
A course by Hilda Palafox

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Illustrator, Artist, and Graphic Designer

Hilda Palafox, better known as “Poni,” got her start working in the world of editorial illustration. More recently, she’s worked on developing her own style which has caught the attention of brands like Nike, Vans, Google, Sephora, and Red Bull.

Her pieces, which tend to be connected to nature and the female figure, can be found in a variety of places, from international exhibitions and magazines to an impressive mural on the streets of Australia.


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Introduction to Illustration with India Ink. Illustration course by Hilda Palafox

Introduction to Illustration with India Ink

A course by Hilda Palafox
Illustrator, Artist, and Graphic Designer. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined August 2017
  • 99% positive reviews (754)
  • 9,959 students