Whimsical Sketchbook: Draw Imaginary Creatures from Nature

Overview

“Now I will tell you about some of my favorite artists in different disciplines. They are examples of how to masterfully unite art and nature to create something unique.”

In this video lesson Vorja Sánchez addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Whimsical Sketchbook: Draw Imaginary Creatures from Nature. Learn to draw fantastical beings inspired by organic forms found in nature and turn your sketchbook into an enchanting universe.

Partial transcription of the video

“Influences I have many influences from different artistic disciplines. I like to be open to all kinds of stimuli. However, I am going to highlight three that have been good models for me of how to relate art and nature. They are perfect examples of careful study, patience, technique, and individual style. Ernst Haeckel was a biologist, naturalist, and philosopher at the end of the 19th and start of the 20th century. To him we owe terms such as ecology. At that time science and art were more connected than they are today. It was not uncommon for a biologist, geologist, or naturalist to show ...”

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Course summary for: Whimsical Sketchbook: Draw Imaginary Creatures from Nature

• Level: Beginner
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• 11088 students
• 4 units
• 17 lessons (3h 21m)
• 7 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Drawing, Naturalistic Illustration, Pencil Drawing, Sketchbook, Watercolor Painting