Vibrant Character Design with the Colors of Inclusivity
Drawing the Idea 2
A course by Aurélia Durand , Graphic Artist
About the video: Drawing the Idea 2
Overview
“Here I will draw quick sketches of the body in different positions. The way we draw the body will communicate various emotions. It is also important to include diversity in our drawings.”
In this video lesson Aurélia Durand addresses the topic: Drawing the Idea 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Vibrant Character Design with the Colors of Inclusivity. Learn how to create fun and unique characters through digital illustration that celebrate diversity and transmit an impactful message to the world.
Partial transcription of the video
“Drawing the Idea The second stage is to draw the body to find expressions of the bodies, like moving, dancing, expressing ideas are protesting. This stage is to show how a body can communicate emotions. I'm going to draw very quick sketches. Imagine what kind of movement you want your character to have. It's like a marionette, you play with the arms and the legs. Imagine a body that is dancing. What kind of movements should it do? Maybe even jumping. Posing. There are different bodies, so you need to know about that and represent that in your drawings. Now I'm going to draw with more detail...”
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Course summary for: Vibrant Character Design with the Colors of Inclusivity
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Illustrator -
Areas
Character Design, Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Traditional illustration, Vector Illustration
Aurélia Durand
A course by Aurélia Durand
Aurélia Durand is a French graphic artist, animator, and painter based in Paris. Growing up with a mother from the Ivory Coast and a father from France, she has dedicated her artwork to representing the colors of diversity and unity. Her passion for drawing started from an early age, and receiving a master’s in design and applied art, her career has led her to collaborate with some of the most renowned brands in the world.
Her client list includes Amazon, Apple, Adobe, Nike, Facebook, The New York Times, Adidas, Magnum, Sephora, The New Yorker, Tinder, Banksy, and more. In 2020, she illustrated the book This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work, alongside author Tiffany Jewell, which was a New York Times Bestseller and recommended by Oprah’s Book Club, Teen Vogue, Time, and more. Aurélia has been featured in publications for Design matters Dk, Adobe Max Conference, VICE UK, Pinterest, AFROPUNK, Elite Daily, and others.
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