Whimsical Sketchbook: Draw Imaginary Creatures from Nature

Overview

“Before we pick up the forest references, let's look at some of nature's favorite basic shapes. This lesson will help you internalize the pillars on which to support your organic world. ”

In this video lesson Vorja Sánchez addresses the topic: Natural patterns, 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

“Natural Patterns Before drawing the first organic shapes, we will analyze the basic patterns of nature. Understanding why nature uses one form or another helps us make better decisions in our drawings. The more integrated this is, the freer our intuition will be. When you spend time drawing organic shapes of all kinds, you'll notice repeating patterns of shapes, that nature does not understand big or small, important or insignificant. Everything is at the same level, is balanced. It fascinates me and is a great metaphor for life. Investigating these patterns helps understand the why behind ...”

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

• Level: Beginner
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• 11082 students
• 4 units
• 17 lessons (3h 21m)
• 7 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

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