Character Design Sketchbook: Storytelling with Pencil
Looking for Inspiration & Mood boarding
A course by Raahat Kaduji , Illustrator
About the video: Looking for Inspiration & Mood boarding
Overview
“ In this lesson, we will be searching for inspiration and reference images of animals to create a moodboard that will inspire our sketchbook entries ”
In this video lesson Raahat Kaduji addresses the topic: Looking for Inspiration & Mood boarding, 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 showing you how I look for inspiration for my sketchbook. We'll be looking for different images for our animal reference using both offline and online tools and putting them together in a mood board to create a spread of different reference images that we can use for our sketches. Let's start with the offline tools. I like to use animal books and encyclopedias. I think they're really useful for a deep, informative understanding of my animal subject. I have one here and this is a field guide to animals of Britain. In this book there are lots of different types of anim...”
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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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