Sketchbook Illustration with Colored Pencils
Materials and Basic Technique 2
A course by Zoë Barker , Illustrator
About the video: Materials and Basic Technique 2
Overview
“Here I'll be sharing some mark-making techniques, and I'll show you the possibilities of colour pencils.”
In this video lesson Zoë Barker addresses the topic: Materials and Basic Technique 2, 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 Now, we'll look at a few mark-making techniques and see what colouring pencils can do in your sketchbook and on different types of paper. I'll grab one of these sketchbooks. I'll make myself a bit of space. Clip this so it's nice and flat. We have our sketchbook nice and flat, ready to draw. We'll take a few colouring pencils, have a play with them, and see what marks they can make. I'll get a nice dark colour. I'll sharpen it. The colouring pencils do different things depending on how sharp or blunt they are. If we start with this pencil, we can get fine lin...”
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Course summary for: Sketchbook Illustration with Colored Pencils
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Category
Illustration -
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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