Drawing from Observation for Beginners
Let's talk about sketchbooks
A course by Alvaro Arteaga , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Let's talk about sketchbooks
Overview
“Now that you know the materials and tools, I will show you my various sketchbooks so you can get inspired and create your own. The sketchbook is a reflection of what you analyze and how much you practice. Motivate yourself to fill it!”
In this video lesson Alvaro Arteaga addresses the topic: Let's talk about sketchbooks, 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
“Let's talk about sketchbooks Now we will talk about why it is so important to have a sketchbook. This tool allows us to capture all our processes, all our learning and it is an element from which I never part. I personally have many types of sketchbook, some bigger, some smaller. I always recommend that it be a size that allows you to carry under your arm or that you can put inside a backpack or some element with which you can carry. What has always amazed me a lot is how one, with such a cheap and simple tool, You can record your own life. Sketchbooks are notebooks or travel logs that allo...”
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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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