Drawing from Observation for Beginners
Influences
A course by Alvaro Arteaga , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Influences
Overview
“Next, I will show you the people who were activating my motivations in the world of drawing and illustration. These references cover various fields such as the world of engraving, comics, graphic humor, art, movies and music videos.”
In this video lesson Alvaro Arteaga addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Drawing from Observation for Beginners. Learn different techniques to overcome the blank page and create a sketchbook filled with light, volume, and detail.
Partial transcription of the video
“influences In this lesson we will learn one of the most important things in drawing, which is that one cannot learn alone. That is why I will show you a series of references that at least they have helped me throughout my life and they keep doing it. They have helped me to look, they have helped me to observe and they have also helped me to understand how other people's work can help you, but a lot, when embarking on this journey of drawing. The first reference that I will show you It was the cartoonist Joaquín Salvador Lavado, better known as Quino. Perhaps you know him from the Mafalda ca...”
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Course summary for: Drawing from Observation for Beginners
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Category
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Areas
Drawing, Ink Illustration, Pencil Drawing, Sketchbook, Sketching

Alvaro Arteaga
A course by Alvaro Arteaga
Alvaro Arteaga, better known as Alvarejo, is a graphic designer with a passion for illustration. After studying graphic design at the University of Chile, he began to professionally promote his illustrations on Threadless, which provided him with a platform to showcase his art and quickly led to commissioned work. Since then, he's been collaborating with brands in advertising, publishing, and other similar fields.
Over a decade ago, Alvaro discovered that he was also passionate about helping others overcome their fear of the blank page and started teaching illustration, drawing, and design at the University of Santiago, Chile. Throughout his career, he has worked on packaging, publishing, and advertising projects for companies like Puma, Converse, Jeep, and Nestlé.
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