Realistic Illustration of Birds with Imaginative Elements
The Preliminary Drawing
A course by Ricardo Ales , Artist
About the video: The Preliminary Drawing
Overview
“It's time to use your reference photos and thumbnail sketches to lay out your preliminary drawing on the final drawing surface. ”
In this video lesson Ricardo Ales addresses the topic: The Preliminary Drawing, which is part of the Domestika online course: Realistic Illustration of Birds with Imaginative Elements. Enhance your realistic illustrations by adding imaginative elements that will make them truly stand out. Bring your drawings to life..
Partial transcription of the video
“So now that I've prepped my drawing surface, in this lesson, I'm going to start my preliminary drawing. So I'm just going to begin by drawing a sort of half circle at the top here, because I remember in my thumbnail sketch that I wanted that arch shape behind my bird. Now, I'm going to place this first, because it'll be a little easier to do than placing the bird first. It's also in the background, so that just makes sense to me. I'm also going to struggle through it because my stencil here is bent. Hopefully yours isn't. By the way, if you don't have a stencil, you can also just go to your...”
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Course summary for: Realistic Illustration of Birds with Imaginative Elements
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Category
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Areas
Drawing, Ink Illustration, Naturalistic Illustration, Pencil Drawing
Ricardo Ales
A course by Ricardo Ales
Ricardo Ales is a talented artist based in Portland, Oregon, USA. With a lifelong passion for drawing, he embarked on a journey of self-discovery in the art world. Drawing inspiration from his background and favorite artists, he has honed his skills and developed a unique style that captivates viewers. Ricardo's artistic career evolved over time, from showcasing his work in small galleries to gaining recognition on social media platforms, particularly Instagram. With dedication and commitment to his craft, Ricardo's Instagram following skyrocketed, catapulting his career to new heights.
Ricardo believes in staying true to oneself and focusing on what brings joy and fulfillment. He emphasizes the importance of finding your niche and embracing simplicity in your art. His personal experiences and growth have shaped his artistic approach, and he encourages aspiring artists to pursue their passion while continuously improving their skills. With his expertise and artistic journey as a source of inspiration, Ricardo brings a wealth of knowledge to this course, guiding you in creating highly detailed drawings that go beyond lines on paper.
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