Fantasy Drawings in Graphite and Watercolor: A Field Guide
Developing a Story around the Creature
A course by Iris Compiet , Illustrator
About the video: Developing a Story around the Creature
Overview
“In order to create a convincing field journal entry, we need to develop a story around the creature we’ve chosen, let's do that by asking ourselves some questions and getting our imagination to run free. ”
In this video lesson Iris Compiet addresses the topic: Developing a Story around the Creature, 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
“In this lesson I'm going to show you a technique I use to help develop my story for my creature. One way to help develop the story is to ask yourself questions about your creature. This could be anything. Things like where do they live? What do they eat? Are they hunters? Are they prey? I do this by writing down some of these questions and they help me to develop the story. I can use them to find reference that I need when I'm developing the creature. And they also help me when I'm finally writing the little story descriptions in the final project. In the resources I've supplied you a list ...”
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Course summary for: Fantasy Drawings in Graphite and Watercolor: A Field Guide
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Category
Illustration -
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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