Dynamic Illustrations: Drawings that Pop Out of the Paper
Influences
A course by Ryan Smallman , Illustrator
About the video: Influences
Overview
“Here I will introduce you to some of my biggest references from the artistic world and also influences from pop culture that shaped my style.”
In this video lesson Ryan Smallman addresses the topic: Influences , which is part of the Domestika online course: Dynamic Illustrations: Drawings that Pop Out of the Paper. Discover how to craft vibrant, dynamic illustrations. Improve your drawing skills and create captivating artwork that leaps off the page..
Partial transcription of the video
“Perhaps the most important resource for artist, apart from his technical ability, it is the richness of his repertoire. It is the source we turn to in order to create. As illustrator Jack Parker says, our creativity is like a current account. If you want to make a withdrawal, you need to make a deposit first, and the more the merrier. So let's take a look now at some of my favorite references that I have been depositing in my creative checking account throughout my journey. To begin with, we have him, to whom I owe almost all of my artistic training and even a little of my training as a hum...”
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Course summary for: Dynamic Illustrations: Drawings that Pop Out of the Paper
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Character Design, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Traditional illustration

Ryan Smallman
A course by Ryan Smallman
Meet Ryan Smallman, a passionate freelance illustrator with a deep love for pop culture and art. His experience includes collaborations with industry giants such as Disney, Marvel, and Warner Bros. He has also made a mark at prominent events like the Artists' Alley at CCXP and received a HQ Mix award nomination for New Talent for his independent comic "Busker."
Ryan's work is characterized by dynamic energy, organic strokes, and vibrant color palettes, always pushing the boundaries of perspective. In this course, Ryan shares his passion for pop culture and superheroes, aiming to help you capture maximum energy and dynamism in your illustrations, bringing them to life. Join him on this exciting creative journey and discover how to breathe life into your illustrations while exploring new dimensions in your art.
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