Introduction to Gouache: A Chromatic Journey to Japan
Influences
A course by Lil Sire , Illustrator
About the video: Influences
Overview
“It is important to take an interest in the things and works that make you vibrate, to cultivate your desire to create and to learn! So in this lesson, I'm going to tell you about four artists who are very important in my life and who I hope will inspire you too.”
In this video lesson Lil Sire addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Gouache: A Chromatic Journey to Japan. Master gouache painting techniques to create a Japanese-style illustration full of details and vivid colors.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i will talk about the influences that have shaped my work and led me to where I am now. I think staying inspired is crucial when we are artists. Personally. since I was little. i have been museums and My parents often took me to the museum. as it was their favorite activity. though initially. i wasn't very I didn't particularly like it. Over time. after attending several impactful exhibitions. my perspective began to shift. I was young. I went all the way to Vienna to see Clint's retrospective. which had a huge impact on me. And from that moment. my perspective really change...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Gouache: A Chromatic Journey to Japan
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Fine Arts, Gouache Painting, Painting, Traditional illustration

Lil Sire
A course by Lil Sire
Lil Sire started out exploring the worlds of ceramics, embroidery, and jewelry, before specializing in illustration. This creative journey through several artistic disciplines taught her patience and the importance of consistent practice in creation.
After being discovered by fashion brand Anthropologie, she worked for Lefranc Bourgeois as well as magazines The Tōkyōiter and Psychologies. She has also designed book covers and even sent an illustration into space!
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