Drawing from Observation for Beginners
Using pen
A course by Alvaro Arteaga , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Using pen
Overview
“In this lesson you will learn how to use a pen to generate hatches, based on an organic element.”
In this video lesson Alvaro Arteaga addresses the topic: Using pen, 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
“using pen In this lesson I will introduce you to a new tool, what is the pen The interesting thing about the pen is that it is very cheap very easy to find, it is very ductile and allows you to generate many types of drawings and on top of that it makes us embrace precariousness. With a single tool you can achieve many things. In this exercise we will work with a model on the left, that on one side will be the artichoke, and we will also be mixing it with detailed drawings of the hand. To understand and to get used to to the pen tool, not only to write, but to draw, I will practice a little...”
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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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