Draw Wildlife with Pen and Ink: Illustrate Realistic Animals Step by Step
Course final project
A course by Alberto Russo , Painter and illustrator
About the final project for: Draw Wildlife with Pen and Ink: Illustrate Realistic Animals Step by Step
Draw Wildlife with Pen and Ink: Illustrate Realistic Animals Step by Step
“Now that we are at the end of the course, I hope you have enjoyed the journey. I want to thank you for getting this far and for spending your time with me. It's time to share your creations and show your project's progress. Comment on how you made it, discuss the challenges and difficulties you faced, and how you overcame them. In short, share your experience. I want your project to be different from mine. Repeat what I do to learn, but when making your project to publish, create something unique. This enriches our creative community. Gather your images and share your project by clicking the button "Create your project" . Your publication will become part of your portfolio on Domestika. Your portfolio is your showcase to the world to display your talent. Remember, explaining the project is crucial, not just showing photos. Here are some links to help you organize it: Support link 1 Support link 2 These are my recommendations: Sketching Techniques: Practice sketching from references in sketchbooks. Composition and Negative Space: Practice composing images with more than one element (you can go with three perspectives of a subject and a black rectangle like we did in the course, or you can choose any other configuration, in any case, I recommend you to try out drawing from different angles) Rendering Volumes and Hatching Techniques: Once you feel confident with the technique and have found your composition, you can scale it to your desired size (remember to use the cross) and start inking! Polishing and Digitalizing: Before you post your work, you can bring it into Photoshop and polish it for an excellent finish. Bonus Step: Participating in Challenges: The course also encourages students to participate in challenges to develop a routine of drawing every day, even if there isn't a specific challenge that inspires them. I invite you to participate in the forum and interact by commenting on the community's work. After all, we will help each other, so take advantage of this opportunity! See you in the forum! ”
Partial transcription of the video
“Pen and Ink is a wonderful medium that allows you to create intricate and detailed artwork with a variety of textures and shading techniques. One of the things I love about panel ink drawing is the immediacy of the medium. Unlike painting or other media, Pen and ink drawings require quick, confident strokes that capture the essence of your subject in just a few lines. It's a challenging but rewarding process that allows you to create artwork that is both expressive and precise. Throughout this course, I'll share my process for creating pen and ink drawing, Whether you are a complete beginne...”
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Course summary for: Draw Wildlife with Pen and Ink: Illustrate Realistic Animals Step by Step
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Category
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Areas
Drawing, Ink Illustration, Naturalistic Illustration, Sketching

Alberto Russo
A course by Alberto Russo
Alberto “Sting” Russo is an accomplished Italian graphic designer, painter, and illustrator based near Lausanne, Switzerland. He founded his design studio, Area Design, in 2000, specializing in illustrations and typographic treatments. Since 2015, Alberto has focused primarily on drawing and painting, driven by a passion for studying and exploring diverse artistic styles. Inspired by early 1900s pen and ink illustrators and etching techniques, he began mastering these mediums in 2020. His career boasts collaborations with notable brands such as Nike and Absolut Vodka, along with the creation of the digital painting project "300 Heroes Faces." Alberto’s work as a Sakura ambassador highlights his dedication to the craft.
A former graffiti artist and a graphic design graduate, Alberto seamlessly blends traditional and digital techniques. His creative process is a daily routine involving sketching, reading, and analyzing the works of other artists. He is passionate about the arts of drawing and painting, constantly seeking to understand how different mediums can express his vision. Alberto’s dedication to composition and his ability to convey a unique aesthetic perspective aim to awaken viewers to the world around them. His commitment to sharing his knowledge reflects a lifelong passion for drawing as an essential and fulfilling pursuit.
- 31 students
- 12 lessons (1h 15m)
- 16 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
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- Audio: English, Spanish
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- Level: Beginner
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