Painting Nature Portraits with Mixed Illustration Techniques
Influences
A course by Alexandra Finkeldey , Illustrator
About the video: Influences
Overview
“Now, I will talk about my favorites sources of inspiration. I will tell you about their specific influence on my creative practice, along with some of my favorite projects by each source.”
In this video lesson Alexandra Finkeldey addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Painting Nature Portraits with Mixed Illustration Techniques. Improve your drawing skills by capturing the beauty of animals and real places in your nature portraits.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I'm going to tell you about five of my favorite sources of inspiration. There are so many artists and projects that have influenced me over the years. I'd like to start with one of my very favorites, Richard Scarry. Richard Scarry was a beloved American children's illustrator. When I was a kid, I absolutely loved reading his books because there were so many interesting details in all of the spreads. I especially loved his quirky character designs, his lively animals, and all of the fun little outfits and buildings and little Easter eggs that he would kind of hide in all of h...”
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Course summary for: Painting Nature Portraits with Mixed Illustration Techniques
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Category
Illustration -
Areas
Children's Illustration, Drawing, Gouache Painting, Ink Illustration, Painting, Traditional illustration
Alexandra Finkeldey
A course by Alexandra Finkeldey
Alexandra Finkeldey is a Canadian illustrator based in Ottawa, Canada. Known for her keen eye for detail, she finds joy in capturing the small, cozy moments of daily life through her illustrations. Her preferred subjects encompass a diverse range, including animals, plants, landscapes, people, and food. Alexandra has a particular affinity for warm color palettes, which she skillfully employs to bring her artwork to life.
Combining both traditional and digital techniques, she creates captivating illustrations that are characterized by their rich textures. Alexandra draws inspiration from a variety of sources, including old children's illustrations, animals, her frequent walks in nature, video games, fashion, vintage packaging, and animation.
Aside from her artistic pursuits, Alexandra is also an avid reader of non-fiction books, with a particular interest in ecology and our connection to the natural world. Her passion for learning about the environment further fuels her creativity and lends depth to her illustrations. With her unique artistic vision and dedication to her craft, Alexandra Finkeldey continues to captivate viewers with her delightful illustrations that celebrate the beauty of everyday life.
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