Drawing from Observation for Beginners
Composition and mixed media 1
A course by Alvaro Arteaga , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Composition and mixed media 1
Overview
“In this last step, I will teach you how to draw a composition inspired by other references applying all the techniques learned in the course.”
In this video lesson Alvaro Arteaga addresses the topic: Composition and mixed media 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
“Composition and mixed techniques In this last lesson we are going to incorporate all those things we have learned in this course and we are going to generate a double page composition where, on the one hand, we are going to analyze interesting compositions of other people that will also serve as a reference, and, on the other hand, you are going to mix each of the techniques you have learned. As you can see, on this table there are a lot of images around my sketchbook. What is the use of this? is to have the most things that can activate those brain juices that one has and that they begin t...”
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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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