Draw Wildlife with Pen and Ink: Illustrate Realistic Animals Step by Step
Practice: Sketching from References
A course by Alberto Russo , Painter and illustrator
About the video: Practice: Sketching from References
Overview
“In this lesson, we will explore the art of sketching from references. Learning to sketch from references is an essential skill for artists of all levels, as it allows you to accurately capture the details and proportions of the subject. We will discuss various techniques for selecting and using references, as well as methods for sketching quickly and accurately. ”
In this video lesson Alberto Russo addresses the topic: Practice: Sketching from References, which is part of the Domestika online course: Draw Wildlife with Pen and Ink: Illustrate Realistic Animals Step by Step. Learn how to draw animals using pen and ink and create outstanding illustrations..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, let's start practicing. I want to teach you how to sketch from references. In this first part, we will focus on the visualization and analysis of our subject. We look at hundreds of images every day and have the ability to sort them based on various criteria of aesthetics and expression. So let's take an animal. The elephant. on the search engine like Google. We will start our reference search with the word elephant. Our selection of reference images will serve as a guide for our fernile ink interpretation. We will search for the images of this animal that best represent its...”
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Course summary for: Draw Wildlife with Pen and Ink: Illustrate Realistic Animals Step by Step
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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.
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- 12 lessons (1h 15m)
- 16 additional resources (5 files)
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- Level: Beginner
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