Drawing from Real Life: Learn to Observe Reality
Breathe and open your mind
A course by Thomas Cian , Illustrator
About the video: Breathe and open your mind
Overview
“I consider this lesson as a prerequisite for the course. To learn how to draw, you must first be sure that you are in a position to do it. We will therefore try to get into the right mindset, identifying our problems and trying to overcome them.”
In this video lesson Thomas Cian addresses the topic: Breathe and open your mind, which is part of the Domestika online course: Drawing from Real Life: Learn to Observe Reality. Learn to draw the world around you and discover the techniques to recreate what you see while respecting reality and proportions .
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we'll discuss the mindset for tackling this course. It's possibly the most important lesson. so I urge you to listen carefully and not underestimate what I will say. My teaching experience tells me that when it comes to learning to draw. one must initially focus on understanding the process of learning itself. This involves embracing a mindset where you are willing to explore and understand the fundamental aspects of drawing. What exactly does this mindset entail? I'm asking you to keep your mind as open and receptive as possible. Above all. avoid the common mistake in learn...”
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Course summary for: Drawing from Real Life: Learn to Observe Reality
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Design, Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Realistic Drawing, Sketching, Traditional illustration
Thomas Cian
A course by Thomas Cian
Thomas Cian is an illustrator who was born into a creative environment: his father was an architect and his mother an artist. As a child, he was always drawing, which prompted his decision to attend an arts’ lyceum and then study at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts. After graduating, he began publishing his work online, which was well-received on websites like This Is Colossal and Juxtapoz, earning him recognition for his talent.
His success grew exponentially as he received more and more work, eventually collaborating with major brands like Nike, Disney, ProPublica, and Moto Guzzi. He currently teaches illustration, runs workshops, and has displayed his work in collective exhibitions around Italy as well as abroad.
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