Sketchbook Illustration with Colored Pencils
Materials and Basic Technique 1
A course by Zoë Barker , Illustrator
About the video: Materials and Basic Technique 1
Overview
“In this lesson, I will show you the materials I like to use and a rough overview of the effects they can achieve. ”
In this video lesson Zoë Barker addresses the topic: Materials and Basic Technique 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Sketchbook Illustration with Colored Pencils. Improve your observational drawing skills by developing a consistent habit of sketching with colored pencils.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Materials and Basic Technique In this lesson, we'll look at the materials I use in my sketchbook, how best to use them, and some tips to get the most out of them. Most importantly, the colouring pencils. Colouring pencils sometimes get overlooked because they're fairly cheap and the first thing you use at school. But they have so much more potential. It's important for you to find the best colouring pencils that you like to use. For a while, I avoided colouring pencils because they have a soft lead compared to most graphite pencils depending on the hardness of the pencil you're using. The...”
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Course summary for: Sketchbook Illustration with Colored Pencils
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Category
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Areas
Artistic Drawing, Drawing, Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Sketchbook, Sketching, Traditional illustration
Zoë Barker
A course by Zoë Barker
Illustrator Zoë Barker has loved drawing from a young age. After studying fine art at Kingston University, she decided to pursue a career in illustration, working across editorial, advertising, and publishing. She took a break in 2011 to focus on personal projects and rediscover her love for the art form.
This period of reflection led her to realize the importance of keeping a sketchbook and finding joy in creating something that nobody else might ever see. For her, drawing can be an exploration and a form of therapy, as well as a hobby. Over a career spanning 15 years, taking her from London to Norwich, she has illustrated for clients like Harrods, Cartier, Liberty of London, and The Telegraph. She also illustrated the children’s book Feast Your Eyes On Food and showcases her work on her website and social media.
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