Portrait with Pencil, Color Techniques and Photoshop
Proportions of our reference
A course by Beatriz Ramo (Naranjalidad) , Illustrator
About the video: Proportions of our reference
Overview
“Generally, if you train enough, it is relatively easy to draw by hand if the format is not very large. Especially in our case where we do not care "too much" not to get an exact similarity to our reference. But I know that many times the blank paper scares, so I leave you in the video my way to check proportions when I feel that something is not going well. ”
In this video lesson Beatriz Ramo (Naranjalidad) addresses the topic: Proportions of our reference, which is part of the Domestika online course: Portrait with Pencil, Color Techniques and Photoshop. Transform a classic portrait into a vibrant and modern illustration.
Partial transcription of the video
“Now that your illustration is complete. it’s time for what many dread most: transferring it accurately to paper. With sufficient practice. however. reproducing the proportions and honing the ability to draw freely by hand should become more manageable. Mastering this step requires patience and dedication but will greatly When working on a small piece like an A3. especially for personal projects. it's not crucial for your to perfectly match the reference. But if you're feeling apprehensive. i'll demonstrate a quick trick. This technique will help you mark key points as references for capturi...”
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Course summary for: Portrait with Pencil, Color Techniques and Photoshop
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Digital Illustration, Drawing, Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Portrait Drawing, Traditional illustration

Beatriz Ramo (Naranjalidad)
A course by Beatriz Ramo (Naranjalidad)
Behind Naranjalidad is Beatriz Ramo, an architect and illustrator based in Madrid. He has exhibited in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona and Shanghai, among others. Winner of the Oysho 2014 illustration contest, her work is characterized by the almost constant female presence, seasoned with atmospheres of nature, many colors and light surreal touches. His work is mainly defined by the use of pencil, charcoal and watercolor, although he uses multiple experimental techniques in his creations. In 2017, he published his first book, Trópicos with the publisher Lunwerg.
You can find his work in collaborations with IKEA, Vogue, Mr. Wonderful, Threadless or Hyundai and in publications by Editorial Planeta, Penguin Random House or Yorokobu.
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