Caricature in Watercolor
Character and references
A course by Carlos Rodríguez Casado , Illustrator and Watercolor Artist
Joined October 2012
Joined October 2012
About the video: Character and references
Overview
“We already have all the materials we need! Now, we just need to choose a character to start drawing. In this lesson we will focus on the model caricature, that is, the one that is intended to accompany a text. I have chosen Patti Smith, but before I start, I will use photographic references and illustrations to get ideas. You will see that it is a very important first step.”
In this video lesson Carlos Rodríguez Casado addresses the topic: Character and references, which is part of the Domestika online course: Caricature in Watercolor. Learn the techniques for illustrated portraits in watercolor for editorials and press covers.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson I will tell you what is the process that I follow to make a cartoon mockup. In press, they usually give you only the name of the character, because it is very common that illustration and text They are being done at the same time. For this chosen course Patti Smith, who is not only a character that I like very much, but, also, with her features and physiognomy, You can give enough play to make a cartoon. The first thing I do to look for character references It's looking for photos. I try not to be the first that appear in Google’s results, Make them more original. For example...”
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Course summary for: Caricature in Watercolor
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Portrait Drawing, Traditional illustration, Watercolor Painting
Carlos Rodríguez Casado
A course by Carlos Rodríguez Casado
Carlos Rodríguez Casado is a renowned illustrator and watercolorist whose work has reached an international audience through collaborations with major brands and media outlets such as MTV, HBO, El Mundo, and El País.
His skill in creating portraits and caricatures, emphasizing expressiveness and capturing the soul through the eyes, has earned him awards and recognition in various art and design forums.
In addition to his successful career as a visual artist, Carlos has shared his passion and knowledge through workshops and classes, inspiring the next generation of creatives worldwide.
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