Dramatic Portraits with Pastels, Collage, and Photoshop
Visual Research
A course by Dominic Bodden , Illustrator
About the video: Visual Research
Overview
“Here I will explain how you can look for visual resources to help with the image-making process. These resources will allow you to enhance the idea you came up with previously.”
In this video lesson Dominic Bodden addresses the topic: Visual Research, which is part of the Domestika online course: Dramatic Portraits with Pastels, Collage, and Photoshop. Explore the art of storytelling by combining traditional and digital illustration techniques to create compelling portraits of people in a meaningful environment.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Visual Research In the previous lesson, we spoke about how to come up with the idea for the illustration. In this lesson, let's discuss the ways to enhance that idea by compiling a visual research library for yourself. The first thing that I like to think about with finding or developing an idea is a sketchbook. Using a sketchbook and developing a personal practice for yourself will benefit you as an artist. Think of it as like a warm-up. It's a warm-up to get into the project, but it's also a warm-up for you to generate ideas and details. I like to use a pen in my sketchbook because it's...”
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Course summary for: Dramatic Portraits with Pastels, Collage, and Photoshop
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Category
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Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Artistic Drawing, Collage, Drawing, Fine Arts, Portrait Drawing, Traditional illustration
Dominic Bodden
A course by Dominic Bodden
Dominic Bodden is an award-winning illustrator and animator based in New York City. His signature illustration style is a blend of traditional and digital image-making techniques that incorporate pastel and paper collage. Before his illustration career, he worked in fashion as a stylist and costume designer. He credits this experience for refining his eye for color, patterns, and textures, which allows him to create dynamic illustrations with an emotional impact.
Dominic is a recipient of the Silver Cube Award from the Art Directors Club, a Bronze Award from the 3x3 Illustration annual, and he is a New Talent Award Winner of the World Illustration Awards 2021. His work has been recognized by American Illustration, The Society of Illustrators, The Royal Society of Portrait Painters, and Communication Arts.
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