Ink illustration specialization: Techniques for creative expression

Overview

“Once the illustration is complete, you may need to adjust the thickness of key contour lines. Here I will exemplify the importance of tracing certain main elements a second time. This is an important final touch that will make the image stand out more. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Finalizing the Lines, 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

“Finalizing the Lines I have completed my drawing and this is how it looks finished. In inking this work, I have used all the techniques I've shown you during the exercises. Let's take a closer look. For darker areas, the ones that are almost black, I have used close crosshatching and the little circles technique to create a dark shade. Since I have light elements in my drawing like these swans and the girl, I want the background to be dark. If I just fill it all with black, the image will look dull, so I use those various techniques to make it dark yet not black. The last secret I wanted to...”

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

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

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Ink Illustration, Traditional illustration