Dynamic Illustrations: Drawings that Pop Out of the Paper

Point of view and scale

A course by Ryan Smallman , Illustrator

Illustrator. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined January 2022
100% positive reviews (37)
1,768 students
Audio: Portuguese
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About the video: Point of view and scale

Overview

“Every drawing tells a story, and every story has a point of view. The way you decide to tell this narrative can change drastically depending on where you position the viewer in relation to the elements in your composition.”

In this video lesson Ryan Smallman addresses the topic: Point of view and scale, 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

“Every drawing tells a story and every story has a point of view. And the story you tell can change drastically, depending on where you position the viewer. An art, just like a photograph, it is a representation of a moment. And that moment tells a story depending on what is present in the composition. And in it, no element can be present by chance, because the mere presence of an object can change the story we are telling. For example, If we portray a scared man in a drawing, it tells a story, but limited. But if we add an element, like the shadow of a T-Rex, for example, That tells another...”

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Course summary for: Dynamic Illustrations: Drawings that Pop Out of the Paper

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (37)
  • 1768 students
  • 5 units
  • 15 lessons (2h 23m)
  • 5 downloads
  • Category

    Illustration
  • Software

    Adobe Photoshop
  • Areas

    Character Design, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Traditional illustration

Ryan Smallman

Ryan Smallman
A course by Ryan Smallman

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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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Dynamic Illustrations: Drawings that Pop Out of the Paper. Illustration course by Ryan Smallman

Dynamic Illustrations: Drawings that Pop Out of the Paper

A course by Ryan Smallman
Illustrator. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined January 2022
  • 100% positive reviews (37)
  • 1,768 students