Sketchbook Illustration with Colored Pencils
People 2
A course by Zoë Barker , Illustrator
About the video: People 2
Overview
“Now I'll show you drawing full-body measurements using a diagram. Then, I will do some quick-ish sketches of people standing in different poses and introduce the idea of choosing their clothes. ”
In this video lesson Zoë Barker addresses the topic: People 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
“ People Now, we'll move on to drawing figures. Generally speaking, the head of a figure can fit into a body seven to eight times. If we go one, two, three, four, that should be your midpoint, five, six, seven, that should be your feet. Also, generally, the shoulders should be two heads apart. If I roughly sketch down here, the arms always finish lower than you think they do. Your arms always fall a bit lower than you think. This midpoint is where your middle is. Then, you have your legs. This is a simple way of drawing a person. We'll build on this by having this in mind when we go back to...”
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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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