Realistic Wildlife Images in Graphite Pencil
How to Choose Imagery
A course by Cole McNair , Artist
About the video: How to Choose Imagery
Overview
“First things first, here I will teach you how to go over how to choose imagery that is dynamic for a fine art drawing.”
In this video lesson Cole McNair addresses the topic: How to Choose Imagery, which is part of the Domestika online course: Realistic Wildlife Images in Graphite Pencil. Unlock your artistic potential and create wildlife images using graphite pencil. Learn how to draw a horse using techniques that can be applied to any animal..
Partial transcription of the video
“In the previous lesson, we went over how you build and work through different types of fur texture, even working through the hair of a horse. Now in this lesson, we are going to go over how you really want to choose your imagery for the piece that you'll be working on. Now one of the key things you want to think about, especially when you're working on your own pieces and you're looking for images to use, because a lot of people ask me, where do you find your images? Where do you get them? The one key aspect you need to know is that anytime somebody puts an image out into the world, it is t...”
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Course summary for: Realistic Wildlife Images in Graphite Pencil
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Category
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Areas
Drawing, Fine Arts, Naturalistic Illustration, Pencil Drawing, Realistic Drawing

Cole McNair
A course by Cole McNair
Cole McNair is an accomplished artist based in Austin, Texas, specializing in wildlife artistry using graphite, colored pencil, and watercolor. With a focus on capturing the beauty and intricate details of animals, Cole's artwork reflects a deep understanding of the animal form and conveys a sense of realism and emotion.
Through his expertise in drawing animals, Cole has mastered the techniques of working with graphite to create depth, dimension, and texture in his artwork. His unique approach combines additive and subtractive processes, allowing him to bring his subjects to life on paper.
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