Design and Illustration of Incredible Characters

Scratch tools

A course by Christian Michel , Graphic designer and illustrator

99% positive reviews (175)

2,409 students

Audio: Spanish

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About the video: Scratch tools

Overview

“Let's stick to see what are the basic tools to get you to draw, which are essential and how they influence the final outcome of your work.”

In this video lesson Christian Michel addresses the topic: Scratch tools, which is part of the Domestika online course: Design and Illustration of Incredible Characters. Learn to draw fantastic characters like a professional.

Partial transcription of the video

“Usually everyone talks About your tools. I have mine too. I'm going to show you what they are and I will show you what I use them for. First I will talk to you about the paper. The role I use is of different characteristics. The first and the one I like the most is this type Sketchbook, which is a bond type with a certain texture It is perfect for pencils and ink. I also use the Newsprint, which is a much more rugged role, with this newspaper texture, It serves perfect for pencil. However, it is not ideal for markers or ink. I also have this one, which is my favorite, That is a personal Ske...”

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Course summary for: Design and Illustration of Incredible Characters

Level: Beginner
99% positive reviews (175)
2409 students
6 units
26 lessons (5h 24m)
10 downloads

Category
Illustration
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Areas
Character Design, Digital Illustration, Traditional illustration

Christian Michel

A course by Christian Michel

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Graphic designer and illustrator

Christian Michel has always been surrounded by art and as a child he was clear about his vocation as an illustrator. He studied graphic design at the Universidad Anáhuac del Sur (Mexico), where he also had the opportunity to offer a chair. He founded the Visual Infection studio, based in Mexico City and San Antonio, specializing in packaging design, illustration and advertising, where he works for companies around the world.

He has exhibited part of his work collectively in Mexico City, Toulouse, Barcelona, Finland, Berlin and New York. Recently he has dedicated himself to share his work and experience as a lecturer in Mexico and abroad. Part of his work can be seen in specialized publications, in all kinds of products and in well-known advertising campaigns.