Character Design Sketchbook: Storytelling with Pencil
Tools
A course by Raahat Kaduji , Illustrator
About the video: Tools
Overview
“In this lesson, I’ll be introducing my chosen sketchbook and tools in preparation for sketching. ”
In this video lesson Raahat Kaduji addresses the topic: Tools, which is part of the Domestika online course: Character Design Sketchbook: Storytelling with Pencil. Explore the art of sketchbooking by creating your own animal character and learn how to tell stories with it..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I'll be telling you about the tools that I like to use in my sketchbook and I'll be showing you each of the individual tools, such as the pencils, the colored pencils, And these additional tools such as the pencil extender the sharpener and the eraser, as well as my sketchbook. But before that, I will tell you a little bit more about the course. In this course, we will be creating a collection of sketches inside an entire sketchbook we will be looking at creating an animal character and we'll be going through each of the steps that I use to create these such as shading techn...”
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Course summary for: Character Design Sketchbook: Storytelling with Pencil
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Category
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Areas
Character Design, Children's Illustration, Colored Pencil Drawing, Drawing, Pencil Drawing
Raahat Kaduji
A course by Raahat Kaduji
Raahat Kaduji is a talented freelance illustrator and picture book creator based in Oxfordshire, England. With a background in English and Creative Writing from Royal Holloway University of London, Raahat brings a unique narrative flair to her artistic endeavors. Her journey into the world of illustration began without formal art education, influenced by her father's career in special effects within the film and game industry. This early exposure ignited her passion for art, leading her to develop her skills independently. Today, Raahat is known for her digital illustrations that combine vibrant colors and whimsical designs, often inspired by her favorite season, autumn.
Her career blossomed through a growing social media presence and collaborations with notable brands like Wacom and Adobe, who recognized her distinctive style. Raahat's debut picture book, "I'm Not Scary," published by Alison Green Books of ScholasticUK, showcases her ability to weave engaging narratives with charming visuals. Her work continues to evolve, incorporating mixed media techniques and exploring new materials like gouache and pastels. Raahat is committed to sharing her creative process, encouraging others to embrace their artistic journey by developing a solid portfolio and staying true to their unique vision.
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