Digital Watercolor Illustration: Picture Books about Architecture

Influences

A course by Victoria Tentler-Krylov , Children's author and illustrator

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Audio: English

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About the video: Influences

Overview

“In this lesson, I will explore some of my major influences—Soviet picture books and mid-century Western illustrators with a special emphasis on The New Yorker illustrations, especially 1930s-60s covers. ”

In this video lesson Victoria Tentler-Krylov addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Digital Watercolor Illustration: Picture Books about Architecture . Learn to create stunning digital watercolor illustrations that bring famous architects to life..

Partial transcription of the video

“Okay, so now that I've shared a little bit with you about me, in this lesson, I'd actually like to talk about some influences that shaped my own work. When I was young in Russia and reading lots of picture books, both by myself and with my parents, some of those books really are kind of wedged in my memory. And I think that's the case with a lot of kids that read picture books. Those picture books kind of are absorbed by the brain, and some of those influences remain with the person for the rest of their lives. Those are really kind of visual cues that very often impact somebody's sense of ...”

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Course summary for: Digital Watercolor Illustration: Picture Books about Architecture

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (16)
737 students
5 units
19 lessons (4h 1m)
7 downloads

Category
Illustration
Software
Adobe Photoshop, Procreate
Areas
Children's Illustration, Digital Illustration, Editorial Illustration, Watercolor Painting

Victoria Tentler-Krylov

A course by Victoria Tentler-Krylov

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Children's author and illustrator

Victoria Tentler-Krylov is a renowned children's book author and illustrator with a background in architecture. Her unique blend of architectural knowledge and artistic talent has led her to create captivating books that introduce children to the world of architecture. Victoria's work has been recognized and celebrated by major publishers, including Candlewick, Schwartz & Wade, and G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers.

With her expertise in watercolor and digital illustration, Victoria is well-equipped to guide students through the process of creating compelling stories for young audiences. Her passion for architecture and her ability to merge it with imaginative narratives make her an exceptional teacher in the realm of picture book biographies. Join Victoria Tentler-Krylov as she shares her insights and techniques, and discover how to inspire young minds through the power of storytelling.