Drawing as a Creative Base
The shape
A course by Alex Arizmendi , Graphic artist
About the video: The shape
Overview
“Here I will explain the importance of the analysis and study of the form and how to use it, in a practical way, when drawing or designing something. ”
In this video lesson Alex Arizmendi addresses the topic: The shape, which is part of the Domestika online course: Drawing as a Creative Base. Learn to put your ideas onto paper through exercises of observation and documentation.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson we are going to study the form. Here I am going to change a little bit the play because, until now, we had only worked with the line. Now let's learn to detect and visualize the forms that live in everything around us. I assure you that this method going to open a world of possibilities. Then, let's see it. Well, the next lesson is the study of form. I think this is one of the most important, tools to be able to improve your illustration and, mainly, your drawing in general. In that they are able to appreciate the shape, the silhouette, the spots of things, okay? And, well, I...”
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Course summary for: Drawing as a Creative Base
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Category
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Areas
Artistic Drawing, Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Pencil Drawing, Traditional illustration

Alex Arizmendi
A course by Alex Arizmendi
Alex Arizmendi was born in 1976 in Mexico City (Mexico). His passion for fantasy, science fiction, human emotions and pop culture led him to devote himself to the visual arts, specifically to drawing. He has extensive professional experience of almost two decades, mainly in the publishing, advertising and entertainment industries. Among its clients are brands such as Editorial Televisa, Warner Music, Telcel, Avon and Marvel Comics.
His work has been recognized by different communities of the visual world such as Behance, IdN magazine and Advance Photoshop. He has also been a lecturer at UAM Azcapotzalco, UAM Xochimilco, Universidad del Pedregal, Northwestern University of Tampico, Anáhuac de Puebla and Universidad Londres, among others.
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