Dynamic Illustrations: Drawings that Pop Out of the Paper
Thinking in 3D
A course by Ryan Smallman , Illustrator
About the video: Thinking in 3D
Overview
“In this class, I will help you expand the dimensions of your mind to think about three-dimensional plans and shapes when creating. Let's look at some concepts of perspective, scale and dimension that will bring much more dynamics to your compositions.”
In this video lesson Ryan Smallman addresses the topic: Thinking in 3D, 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
“I know you must be crazy to start blinking, but I promise this unit will equip you with principles extremely valuable that will change the whole way you design your designs. To create dynamic compositions we need to get rid of from the prerequisites we have to the 2D stoned to think in 3 dimensions. Let's use an example of someone who did this very well in the world of comics, the great Jack Kirby. If you don't know him by name, I guarantee you know many of the characters he helped to create at Marvel, such as Captain America, Hulk, Fantastic Four, among literally hundreds of others. Jack K...”
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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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