Drawing from Real Life: Learn to Observe Reality
Experiment without fear
A course by Thomas Cian , Illustrator
About the video: Experiment without fear
Overview
“You have to think of the experimentation / study phase as a necessary phase, in which the concept of error does not exist. The ultimate purpose of the experimentation phase is simply to discover, try and get your hands dirty. In this phase, everything we produce, is what we will be happy with, but ESPECIALLY what we will not consider valid, will strengthen our awareness. The experience accumulated over time is what distinguishes the expert from the beginner.”
In this video lesson Thomas Cian addresses the topic: Experiment without fear, 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 today's lesson. i aim to discuss the approach to the experimentation process. While it might seem straightforward. it often isn't. What typically poses a challenge when attempting to experiment to reach a desired outcome? Understanding this can significantly impact the results you achieve. Exactly. the aim is to achieve a result. It's crucial to understand from the beginning that the result isn't about creating something beautiful or visually satisfying. When it comes to experimenting. the focus be on the process and learning. rather than the aesthetic outcome. The goal we should pursue ...”
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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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