Draw Wildlife with Pen and Ink: Illustrate Realistic Animals Step by Step
Rendering Shape 1: The Big Elephant
A course by Alberto Russo , Painter and illustrator
About the video: Rendering Shape 1: The Big Elephant
Overview
“In this lesson I am going to show you how to start rendering the volumes of the first figure in our drawing using hatching and cross-hatching techniques. These techniques are essential for creating depth and dimension in your drawings. We'll be using a variety of different hatch patterns to create shading and texture, and we'll explore how to vary the direction, spacing, and thickness of your lines to achieve different effects. By the end of this unit, you'll have a solid foundation in hatching and cross-hatching techniques that you can apply to all of your future drawings. ”
In this video lesson Alberto Russo addresses the topic: Rendering Shape 1: The Big Elephant, 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, we will start inking our project. For that, I will use the Indian ink and 1770 mapping atom pen. The process of inking starts by dipping the nib of the pen in the ink Then I test the ink on a separate piece of paper to ensure that the stroke is fine and that the ink flows. Sometimes. The ink is too dense and that will make your stroke stop. Then I have paper towels nearby in case I need to remove some ink from the nib. So let me show you how we do it. In the beginning, I choose to start with the contour of the elephant, and then I render the figure with lines. These lines fo...”
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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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