Procreate Illustration: Sketching Techniques for the Everyday
Stylization
A course by Simone Grünewald , Visual Development Artist
About the video: Stylization
Overview
“In this lesson, I will show you how to stylize through abstraction and simplification. ”
In this video lesson Simone Grünewald addresses the topic: Stylization, which is part of the Domestika online course: Procreate Illustration: Sketching Techniques for the Everyday . Unlock the secrets of sketchbook mastery in Procreate. Enhance your skills in composition, color, and figure drawing for captivating illustrations. .
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I would like to talk about stylization. Because when you look at something like, for example, a tree, it is made up of complex forms. And sometimes it's really hard to unsee those. Or actually, it's mostly quite hard. You have to learn how to see the basic shapes. And that you can do by squinting your eyes shut. And if you look at something with your eyes squinted, then everything is sort of blurred and you only see the main details. Or, if you're working digitally, you can simply blur it. What does this give us? It gives us the main shapes without all the details of the lit...”
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Course summary for: Procreate Illustration: Sketching Techniques for the Everyday
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Areas
Character Design, Children's Illustration, Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Drawing

Simone Grünewald
A course by Simone Grünewald
Simone Grünewald, widely recognized as Schmoedraws on social media, is a prominent figure in the world of art. Her career flourished as the Head of Art at Daedalic Entertainment, where she contributed significantly to games like the Deponia Series and Ken Follet’s Pillars of the Earth. With an impressive background in character design, storyboarding, and visual development, Simone has garnered accolades throughout her nine-year tenure at Daedalic.
Beyond the realm of gaming, she has launched successful Kickstarter campaigns, authored books like "Sketch Every Day" and "Draw What You Love," and even contributed a comic story to the Malcolm Max Short Story Compilation for Splitter Comics. Simone's artistic journey is characterized by a deep connection to nature, a profound appreciation for the small moments in everyday life, and a tireless quest to encapsulate the beauty of the world through her art.
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