Drawing From Imagination with Graphite and Charcoal
Beginning to Explore Ideas
A course by Shaun Friend , Visual Artist
About the video: Beginning to Explore Ideas
Overview
“Using the techniques discussed, here I will start to explore ideas. Making initial loose marks and refining concepts, I will consider options and different approaches and bring ideas to life. ”
In this video lesson Shaun Friend addresses the topic: Beginning to Explore Ideas, which is part of the Domestika online course: Drawing From Imagination with Graphite and Charcoal . Embrace the freedom of drawing and create art that tells a story through mark making, composition, line work, and tone.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Beginning to Explore Ideas In this lesson, we'll start to explore some of the ideas that we've started with the sketches working towards the final piece. I've already got an idea that I want to do, which is working around two figures. My drawings always begin with the character and the figures, so exploring different poses and expressions is an important part of this process. With these drawings, I'll be working through different options, looking at how the characters interact, what their expressions are, and try and build on the story and create a story between the two characters. We'll ...”
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Course summary for: Drawing From Imagination with Graphite and Charcoal
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Category
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Areas
Artistic Drawing, Drawing, Figure Drawing, Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Traditional illustration
Shaun Friend
A course by Shaun Friend
Shaun Friend is a visual artist based in the UK. He studied a foundation course in art and design before going on to work as a trainee artist at an advertising agency, learning the basics of typography, layout, and design. This led Shaun to a 25-year career in graphic design which he initially enjoyed but later, felt stifled his creativity. Encouraged by his wife, he returned to drawing and painting, initially as a hobby, and eventually as his full-time job.
Shaun soon began posting his work online and connecting with creatives from all over the world. Since then, he’s exhibited his art which combines a variety of artistic mediums, in Germany, Japan, the UK, and Australia. He also sells his illustrations via his website and shares them with over 140K followers on Instagram.
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