Drawing from Observation for Beginners
A photo for reference
A course by Alvaro Arteaga , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
About the video: A photo for reference
Overview
“Photographs are very useful for drawing, they allow us to observe things that we do not have access to or that we cannot see live. In this lesson I will teach you how to draw with them as a reference.”
In this video lesson Alvaro Arteaga addresses the topic: A photo for reference, 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
“A photo for reference In this lesson we will work with photoreference. Now you may be wondering what is the use of working with photos. For me it is very important to understand when drawing that we do not always have access to those images or to those objects from reality itself. Before we were working with one hand, your own hand. Sometimes we can draw a cat, a dog in your house, but on many occasions I have realized that when I draw I don't have that real object and, therefore, I use photographs for reference. The other, which is also part of the objective of working with a photograph fo...”
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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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