Dreamlike Illustration: Draw Your Imagination
Materials and Inking Methods 1
A course by Eva , Multimedia Artist and Illustrator
About the video: Materials and Inking Methods 1
Overview
“In this unit, I’ll be discussing the inking materials I use - and introduce you to various types of inking materials so that you can get a feel for what works for you. After mastering inking your lines with a steady hand, I’ll introduce you to ideas to think about like line weight, shading methods, and creating convincing and interesting textures.”
In this video lesson Eva addresses the topic: Materials and Inking Methods 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Dreamlike Illustration: Draw Your Imagination. Learn to draw detailed, surreal illustrations by combining multiple perspectives, pencil sketching, shading, and inking techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Materials and Inking Methods In this lesson, we'll talk about materials and inking methods. Whenever you're inking, try to work with thicker paper. I like to pick up one of the Bristol series papers as it's a bit thicker. Try to feel out the different papers at the art store. I recommend to get the paper physically instead of ordering it online. A lot of people prefer different papers than others. I prefer a smoother paper so I go with hot press. If it says hot press, it will be a bit smoother. If it says cold press, it will be more textured, which is great for watercolor or seeping in a ...”
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Course summary for: Dreamlike Illustration: Draw Your Imagination
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Drawing, Ink Illustration, Traditional illustration

Eva
A course by Eva
Eva Redamonti is an illustrator, musician, and animator based in Brooklyn, New York. After studying music composition at Berklee College of Music, she took to drawing as a form of therapy while she considered her next career move. Eva then discovered her true calling and went on to illustrate professionally.
She has collaborated with clients like Adobe, The New York Times, WIRED Magazine, Medium, CNN, The New Scientist Magazine, among others. Her work has been featured in publications like Juxtapoz Magazine, Hi-Fructose Magazine, Chop-em-Down Films, Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, and American Illustration.
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