Illustrating Memorable Theater Posters
Influences
A course by David Plunkert , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Influences
Overview
“In this lesson, I will share four artists who shaped my approach to image-making and poster design from my early career to the present.”
In this video lesson David Plunkert addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Illustrating Memorable Theater Posters. Illustrate stunning Theater Posters! Learn to solve design problems, craft captivating visuals, and choose the perfect typography..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I'll show you the work of four artists who are essential in shaping my approach to image making from an early age to the present. Pam Cassandra was a Ukrainian board poster designer in the early to mid 20th century. He created iconic posters that were monumental in scale. And despite a highly refined technique, he excluded extraneous details. a master of abstraction and motion. he pretty much developed the modern poster language. My next key influence was Pablo Picasso, possibly the greatest artist of the 20th century. Picasso questioned typical art rules and representation....”
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Course summary for: Illustrating Memorable Theater Posters
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Advertising, Design, Digital Illustration, Ink Illustration, Poster Design, Traditional illustration

David Plunkert
A course by David Plunkert
David Plunkert is a experienced and acclaimed graphic designer and illustrator with a career spanning over three decades.
As the co-founder of Spur Design in Baltimore, he is renowned for his skill in creating captivating posters that blend wit, humor, and concept to leave a lasting impression.
His portfolio boasts an impressive array of achievements, including designing over 75 posters for the Baltimore Theatre Project and working with distinguished clients such as They Might Be Giants, Patton Oswalt, and The Criterion Collection.
Plunkert's art transcends conventional boundaries, with his work featured in international exhibitions and prestigious museums like the Library of Congress, the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, and Poster House NY.
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