Experimental Illustration with India Ink and Acrylics
Painting techniques: acetate 1
A course by Elisa Talentino , Illustrator
About the video: Painting techniques: acetate 1
Overview
“Now that we have started painting on paper, I want to show you how easy and fun it is to paint on a unique material like acetate. Transparency has the advantage of freeing you from any fear of making mistakes and all the insecurities that accompany the illustration process. The acetate clears up, so you can try and try again without anxiety. Just hold a rag in your hand and have fun looking for the right brushstroke.”
In this video lesson Elisa Talentino addresses the topic: Painting techniques: acetate 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Experimental Illustration with India Ink and Acrylics. Create stunning illustrations with unconventional materials and find your own style using alternative painting techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we will see some ways to use ink on acetate. One aspect that intrigued me from the beginning of using acetate is its ability to help you conquer your fears. especially the fear of a blank page. due to its waterproof and erasable nature. especially the fear of the blank page. One reason is its primary feature of being waterproof and easily erasable. and consequently. it's easily erasable. I actually always keep a cloth handy while working and a small bottle of degreaser for use when needed. Being able to paint with the knowledge that I can erase instantly at any moment puts m...”
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Course summary for: Experimental Illustration with India Ink and Acrylics
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Fine Arts, Traditional illustration
Elisa Talentino
A course by Elisa Talentino
Elisa Talentino is an Italian illustrator specialized in the publishing field. Driven by her passion for decorative prints, she devotes most of her creative energy to making artwork using monotype and screen printing. Her illustrations are a combination of her two biggest interests: painting and literature. She has worked for major Italian publishing companies like Mondadori, Einaudi, and Il Corriere and her illustrations have appeared in international newspapers such as The New York Times and The Washington Post.
She has twice been awarded a gold medal by 3x3 magazine, a prestigious New York publication devoted to contemporary illustration, and has had her work showcased at major international events like the Bologna Children's Book Fair in 2015 and the Society of Illustrators Annual Exhibition in 2019 and 2020. She has also published numerous books including Quando il mondo era tutto azzurro, released by Topipittori in 2020.
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