Vibrant Urban Illustration with Gouache Paint
Choosing the Reference
A course by Mike Thomas , Travel Artist and Urban Sketcher
About the video: Choosing the Reference
Overview
“In the first step, you'll take a reference photo and break it down into the simple shapes and forms you want to show. ”
In this video lesson Mike Thomas addresses the topic: Choosing the Reference, which is part of the Domestika online course: Vibrant Urban Illustration with Gouache Paint. Transform the shapes, shadows, and colors of the world around you into vibrant artwork that captures the energy of a scene using gouache paint.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Choosing the Reference In this lesson, we'll look at finding references and inspiration for our artwork. For me, it could be anything, a coffee shop, looking inviting as you're on your way to work, or these interesting alleyways that you find down the side of pubs in London. There are many interesting places and shops covered in plants, pots, knickknacks, and trinkets. I find myself drawn to something like the lighting of a shop, the blues surrounding this façade, or the warm, bright yellows from within. For real curiosities, look for more unique places like this book barge. Bookshops are...”
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Course summary for: Vibrant Urban Illustration with Gouache Paint
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Category
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Areas
Architectural Illustration, Gouache Painting, Painting, Sketching
Mike Thomas
A course by Mike Thomas
Mike Thomas is an artist and tutor with over 10 years’ experience as a graphic designer. He lives and works in London and the South East of the UK. After spending the majority of childhood painting and drawing, Mike studied art at high school before enrolling in arts college, and earning a BA in Creative Arts from University. After graduating, Mike moved to London to pursue a career in graphic design.
Since then, Mike has worked with brands including Arsenal FC and Bonhams Auctioneers, and his work has been featured at exhibitions including Royal Tunbridge Wells Art Society Summer Exhibition (2022), South East Open Art Studio (2022), and the Art Escape Exhibition (2020). Mike also shares his work with 14K followers on Instagram.
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