Ink illustration specialization: Techniques for creative expression

Overview

“In this lesson, I will trace the final sketch on thick (300g) paper, using a light table. If you don't own a light table, you can use a window during the daytime, or scan the sketch and use your computer screen. Then, I will refine the drawing that I have transferred. To do this, I will revise the entire image and make each line exact. During transferring phase, the aim is to copy the composition. When refining, you home in on the details and construct each element of your drawing. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Working on a Clean Copy, which is part of the Domestika online course: Ink illustration specialization: Techniques for creative expression. Create illustrations of evocative nature using the feather and immersion ink, focusing on traditional entering techniques and observation drawing.

Partial transcription of the video

“Working on a Clean Copy In this lesson, I'll transfer the draft onto a clean copy. I'll be using a light table. If you don't have one, you can use a window during the daytime or a computer screen during the nighttime. Since this is 300 g thick paper, I won't be able to see all the detail, which is ok. I'll return to the drawing later to refine it with small detail. At this step, what's important for me is to copy the composition. I'll use the pencil softly at this stage because I'll return to the drawing and refine every line. Let's start. Ok, I'm finished. Let's see what we have here. Fran...”

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Course summary for: Ink illustration specialization: Techniques for creative expression

• Level: Beginner
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• 247 students
• 7 units
• 85 lessons (16h 18m)
• 32 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Ink Illustration, Traditional illustration