Vibrant Portrait Drawing with Colored Pencils
Materials and Mindset
A course by Gabriela Niko , Illustrator and Sketchbook Artist
About the video: Materials and Mindset
Overview
“Before I show you the materials that you will need to work on the project, I want to share a few words on finding the right mindset and the self-studying process so that you can better prepare your mind for drawing.”
In this video lesson Gabriela Niko addresses the topic: Materials and Mindset, which is part of the Domestika online course: Vibrant Portrait Drawing with Colored Pencils. Fill your sketchbook with colorful, semi-realistic portraits by exploring drawing techniques and experimenting with values, shades and contrast.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I'm going to say a few words about mind -setting in the self-studying process. and introduce the materials we are going to use. Before I tell you about the materials and their possibilities, I would like to say a few words about how to prepare your mind for drawing practice. As you know, practice makes progress. But learning isn't only about the number of hours you put into practice. It's about the quality and effectiveness of this process. Here are some tips that helped me in the self-studying journey. Focus on a task. If possible, get rid of any distractions such as Your p...”
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Course summary for: Vibrant Portrait Drawing with Colored Pencils
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Colored Pencil Drawing, Drawing, Portrait Drawing, Sketchbook
Gabriela Niko
A course by Gabriela Niko
Gabriela Niko is a freelance artist based in Poland. Having grown up in a family of artists, her passion for drawing came at a very early age. She went on to study design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Poland, and started her professional career in sports apparel design. After almost a decade of working in the clothing design industry, she decided to leave her position as a designer and pursue drawing full time in 2020.
Gabriela uses her social media platforms to share her work and has quickly gained recognition by amassing over 350K followers on Instagram. She is currently a brand ambassador for Paper Concept, a Polish art store, and has completed a number of commissioned works, including book illustrations, tattoos, and logo designs.
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