Drawing from Observation for Beginners
Working with graphite pencil 1
A course by Alvaro Arteaga , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Working with graphite pencil 1
Overview
“Now I will teach you how to work with this very familiar tool that is the graphite pencil to get the most out of it. ”
In this video lesson Alvaro Arteaga addresses the topic: Working with graphite pencil 1, 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
“Working with graphite pencil In this new lesson we will work with lights, shadows and volumes, but with the new graphite pencil tool. The graphite pencil is a very versatile tool that will allow us to work in a very comfortable way and for that we must know him in the beginning very well. These two pencils that I have here in my hand you could find them in any bookstore. It should not be a specialized bookstore. Graphite pencils are named for the type of tip they have. and how hard and soft they are. When I mean hard, it means that you will feel... For example, if it were a 2B or B pencil o...”
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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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