Conceptualisation and Techniques of Digital Illustration
Sketching with and over photographic reference
A course by Raul Urias , Illustrator
About the video: Sketching with and over photographic reference
Overview
“Now I will show you 2 different processes to make a sketch based on a photographic reference.”
In this video lesson Raul Urias addresses the topic: Sketching with and over photographic reference, which is part of the Domestika online course: Conceptualisation and Techniques of Digital Illustration. Learn to create an illustrated poster, from the client brief to the final artwork.
Partial transcription of the video
“[Music] [Music continues] In this lesson, I will show you two different processes to create a sketch from a photographic reference. Let's start. In this lesson, as well as the previous ones let's see how to perform a sketch but, the difference in this case number one is that we're going to work with elements of our project. In this case I chose the main element and number two that this exercise going to be about the photographic reference. In the previous one, we saw how to make a sketch with an eye. is, taking the reference to the side. But this time we go to make a new ... on the photogra...”
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Course summary for: Conceptualisation and Techniques of Digital Illustration
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Design, Digital Illustration, Traditional illustration

Raul Urias
A course by Raul Urias
Raúl Urias is a renowned illustrator with more than 10 years of experience in the field of commercial illustration and the production of personal graphic work. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned brands such as NIKE, Xbox, Marvel, and Stranger Things x Target, among others.
With an approach based on the exploration of drawing and the selection of projects that reflect his creative vision, Raúl has created a successful system to approach any type of project, meeting the client's needs and respecting his own vision as a creator. Her work has spanned different industries including music, fashion and advertising, allowing her to develop a wide range of skills and knowledge.
Through this course, Raúl shares his experience and knowledge to help you take your commercial illustration skills to another level. Discover his unique approach and learn how to transfer the DNA of any brand to your creations, creating coherent and significant impact materials.
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