Excellence in Illustration: From Intuition to Method
The Working Method and the Sketches 2
A course by Emiliano Ponzi , Illustrator, Artist, and Author
About the video: The Working Method and the Sketches 2
Overview
“Once all the elements of the composition have been outlined, I will move on to define the volumes keeping in mind the tone of voice I want to give to the illustration: in my case I have chosen the dramatic tone of the lights and shadows cast by the sun towards sunset. With the first sketch completed, I'll show you how I developed the other two and give you some tips on presenting the sketches to the client.”
In this video lesson Emiliano Ponzi addresses the topic: The Working Method and the Sketches 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Excellence in Illustration: From Intuition to Method. Learn a method to cultivate lateral thinking, find inspiration, and create evocative images.
Partial transcription of the video
“Working Method and Sketches What I'll do now is define all the elements that I’ve chosen to be the protagonists of my scene. Always remember that every illustration is a big stage, and you are the director. Decide on the mise-en-scène, furniture, and accessories that you’ll bring on stage and where to place the actors, so you need to think carefully to understand which elements are essential and which ones you can do without, keeping in mind that your goal is a communication goal. You need to have clear ideas and be able to communicate what you have in mind. If you can, remember to do this ...”
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Course summary for: Excellence in Illustration: From Intuition to Method
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Category
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Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Illustration, Drawing, Editorial Illustration, Fine Arts, Storytelling, Traditional illustration
Emiliano Ponzi
A course by Emiliano Ponzi
Emiliano Ponzi is an illustrator, visual artist, and author. He loved drawing from an early age and later decided to pursue this passion by studying at the Europeo di Design in Milan. In 2004, he produced his first major work as an illustrator for The New York Times and since then, his career hasn't stopped reaching new heights.
Throughout the years, he's worked for brands, magazines, and newspapers like Le Monde, The New Yorker, Louis Vuitton, MoMa New York, Der Spiegel, Penguin Books, Amnesty International, Armani, Bulgari, Gucci, La Repubblica, Feltrinelli, Lavazza, TIM, Pirelli, Ferrari, and many more. He has also received multiple awards and recognitions, among them a silver medal at the 2008 New York Society of Illustrators for his editorial drawing for the New York Times Book Review. After many years in Milan, he now lives and works in New York, carrying out projects for magazines, advertising and publishing agencies, and brands.
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