Architectural Drawing for Illustrated Stories
Light and shadow
A course by Carlos Díaz Consuegra , Illustrator
Joined February 2021
About the video: Light and shadow
Overview
“We will use light and shadow as the first atmospheric resource and we will explore the intention of tonality in the image. ”
In this video lesson Carlos Díaz Consuegra addresses the topic: Light and shadow, which is part of the Domestika online course: Architectural Drawing for Illustrated Stories. Learn to depict architecture in different styles to create illustrations for any editorial format.
Partial transcription of the video
“Light and shadow In this lesson we will talk about lights and shadows, based on the shape and line of the previous lesson. The first thing we will do is change mine to change the intensity of the stroke. We will work with a 2 mm lead. The first thing we must define is where the light comes from, to know where the shadow falls. In my case, I will direct the light in this direction, so the most interesting, in terms of shadows, You will pass through these places. I'm going to draw some smooth lines so I know how far I can go. I continue to base myself on shapes, this time with some perspectiv...”
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Course summary for: Architectural Drawing for Illustrated Stories
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Areas
Architectural Illustration, Drawing, Narrative, Sketching, Storyboard, Storytelling, Traditional illustration

Carlos Díaz Consuegra
A course by Carlos Díaz Consuegra
Carlos Díaz has always been interested in his surroundings, taking in what he sees and hears to compose images that tell stories about everyday life. Throughout his career, he has collaborated as an illustrator on more than 70 book projects with other authors and has had the opportunity to participate in workshops and conferences.
He is also an author and illustrator of his own stories, which often touch on emotional issues. In March 2021, his picturebook Su casa me gusta was ranked among the top 100 recommended books in Latin America by the Cuatrogatos Foundation.
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