Experimental Illustration with India Ink and Acrylics
Collage with pictorial scraps
A course by Elisa Talentino , Illustrator
About the video: Collage with pictorial scraps
Overview
“As I mentioned in the previous lesson, collage is a perfect technique to use textures creatively and, above all, to reuse the scraps of illustration proofs or to take the first steps to discover new painting techniques. What I really like about these exercises is that nothing is thrown away: even a "bad" illustration can become an excellent basis for a new composition.”
In this video lesson Elisa Talentino addresses the topic: Collage with pictorial scraps, 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. after examining with the stencil technique how to distinguish and utilize the most aesthetically pleasing elements from the textures we've crafted. as well as learning how to repurpose leftover pieces and sections that are less convincing. we will proceed to cut. select. and compose a texture This final outcome from one of my latest monotypes. after completely stripping away everything on the acetate. still holds value despite being less practical now. By cutting it into a fresh form. i breathe new life into this piece that once seemed spent. Now. i wish to utilize this text...”
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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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