Fantasy Drawings in Graphite and Watercolor: A Field Guide
About Me
A course by Iris Compiet , Illustrator
About the video: About Me
Overview
“In this first lesson, I’ll tell you all about how my love for art led me down the path of wanting to become a professional artist. And, of course, this includes some of my many different adventures trying to find my voice as an artist. ”
In this video lesson Iris Compiet addresses the topic: About Me, which is part of the Domestika online course: Fantasy Drawings in Graphite and Watercolor: A Field Guide. Learn how to sketch fantasy drawings with graphite pencils and watercolors. Tell a story through your fantastical creatures. .
Partial transcription of the video
“Hi, my name is Iris Compiet, and welcome to my Domestika course. I'm super excited to have you here, and I can't wait to see what you'll be doing. I work as a professional fantasy artist and illustrator, and I have clients all over the world. I do book illustrations, I do card games like Magic the Gathering, I create visual development for things in streaming services like Netflix, and I've also written and illustrated my own book called "Fairies of the Fault Lines". But it didn't start out like that. From a very early age, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I wanted to become an artist. I...”
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Course summary for: Fantasy Drawings in Graphite and Watercolor: A Field Guide
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Category
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Areas
Character Design, Drawing, Painting, Pencil Drawing, Watercolor Painting

Iris Compiet
A course by Iris Compiet
Iris is an award-winning artist recognized for her exceptional work in the field of fantasy illustration. Her studio is a treasure trove of inspiration, full of oddities and memories that fuel her imagination. With a portfolio that includes collaborations with esteemed clients like Wizards of the Coast and contributions to Netflix, Iris's passion for telling stories through art is undeniable.
Inspired by fairy tales, folklore and the world around her, Iris's creative process is a testament to the magic of traditional artistic techniques. Her captivating fantasy creatures come to life thanks to her masterful use of pencils and watercolors.
Iris shares her wealth of experience and knowledge by guiding you on an immersive journey into the art of fantasy illustration. Embark on this creative adventure with Iris and learn to give voice to your imaginative characters through the timeless magic of traditional art.
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