Fantasy Drawings in Graphite and Watercolor: A Field Guide
About Creatures
A course by Iris Compiet , Illustrator
About the video: About Creatures
Overview
“It is time to decide what creature you’ll focus on for your course project. Find information on the lore of your creature to help you come up with more associations for your word association diagram. ”
In this video lesson Iris Compiet addresses the topic: About Creatures , 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, it's time to choose which creature we'll be using as our final project. There are many creatures to choose from. Think of, for instance, of mandrakes, or giants, or mushroom people. If you do not have any idea of what creature you want to do, there is a list in the resources where I've given you some inspirations. So you can take a look at that. But if there's a creature you really want to create, use that. When you've chosen and narrowed down your creature, it is time to do some research. And I really think doing some research on the folklore of the creature is very importa...”
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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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