Draw Wildlife with Pen and Ink: Illustrate Realistic Animals Step by Step
Scaling the Thumbnail into the Final Composition
A course by Alberto Russo , Painter and illustrator
About the video: Scaling the Thumbnail into the Final Composition
Overview
“This lesson teaches you how to take a small thumbnail sketch and transform it into a larger, more detailed final piece. You will learn how to scale up the thumbnail while maintaining the aspect ratio and composition. This technique allows you to add more details and complexity to your artwork.”
In this video lesson Alberto Russo addresses the topic: Scaling the Thumbnail into the Final Composition, 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
“Now that we have practiced the technique and chosen our composition, let's scale it up to create the final project. To do so, I will start by drawing the rectangle, as this will serve as the foundation. Then I will reproduce by looking at the references the position of the elephants in pencil. One side of the rectangle will be the profile of the biggest elephant, which will become the negative space. The next step will be to construct the elephant bathing in the foreground. And lastly, I will create the last figure at the top right corner of the image. Let's begin. I want to balance all the...”
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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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