Excellence in Illustration: From Intuition to Method
Unboxing of the Book and Analysis
A course by Emiliano Ponzi , Illustrator, Artist, and Author
About the video: Unboxing of the Book and Analysis
Overview
“In this lesson I will compare the digital version of the illustration with its printed analog version. I will also show you the printed version of the other illustrations that I had proposed as ideas for the cover.”
In this video lesson Emiliano Ponzi addresses the topic: Unboxing of the Book and Analysis, 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
“Book Unboxing and Analysis When I get the copy of the book, the first thing I want to do is look at it and feel it because I finally have the physical product in my hands. Let's open it together. It looks beautiful. I must say the colors are exceptional, just how I imagined them. And then the jacket makes the whole book look more dignified. As you may recall, there were three cover proposals. In addition to this one that has been chosen, we could have used either of the other two, as well, because they were fundamental moments from the story. This was my first pencilwork piece which has bee...”
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Course summary for: Excellence in Illustration: From Intuition to Method
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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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