Drawing from Observation for Beginners
Outline drawing 2
A course by Alvaro Arteaga , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Outline drawing 2
Overview
“Next, you will continue learning to observe objects and correct your drawings. ”
In this video lesson Alvaro Arteaga addresses the topic: Outline drawing 2, 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
“contour drawing Now we will work an exercise that will allow you to observe, in this case, the hand that does not draw, but the difference is that you will be looking at the paper. How does this help a lot? It helps us to observe on the one hand, our eye moves and the eye describes certain things with respect to the object it analyzes, but we also started to correct certain errors on paper. For example, if one thing did not suit you, you are correcting it It's the same logic. It will only change that we will work with the pen. The pen is a very good tool in the sense that it can allow you t...”
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Course summary for: Drawing from Observation for Beginners
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Category
Illustration -
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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