Minimalist Geometric Portrait
Search for references and research
A course by Maria Picassó i Piquer , Illustrator and Caricaturist
Joined January 2012
Joined January 2012
About the video: Search for references and research
Overview
“We will see what criteria to follow to choose and prepare the reference material for our portraits. It really is worth investing time in knowing and internalizing our subjects. ”
In this video lesson Maria Picassó i Piquer addresses the topic: Search for references and research, which is part of the Domestika online course: Minimalist Geometric Portrait. Learn to create vector illustrations and convey the essence and expressivity of each character.
Partial transcription of the video
“Clearly. when illustrating a specific person. multiple references are essential. I strongly support using more than one photo. as relying on a single image often leads to mere replication. in the end. we just end up copying it and using someone else's work. like photographers. art directors. And we want to create a new piece. This is important and is valued both creatively and editorially. because a magazine already has its photographers and wants an illustration that brings something new. in that band's. series'. movie's. or politician's world. Since we aim to grasp its essence. we will di...”
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Course summary for: Minimalist Geometric Portrait
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Software
Adobe Illustrator -
Areas
Character Design, Traditional illustration, Vector Illustration
Maria Picassó i Piquer
A course by Maria Picassó i Piquer
Maria is a retired architect and full-time illustrator. Her constructivist caricature style has been internationally recognized and she has participated as a speaker in various European and American congresses. We can find her illustrations in a wide variety of media—from prog-rock band T-shirts to video games and books. She currently carries out a wide variety of private and public commissions for El País' ICON magazine and the Swiss magazine Zwölf. She has collaborated with the newspapers Ara, El Diario, and El Diario de las Américas, among others.
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