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

“So, I have completed my drawing and this is how it looks like finished. In inking this work, I have used all the techniques that 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 cross hatching and little circles techniques to create a really dark shade. Since I have light elements in my drawing, like the swans and the girl, I want the background to be really dark. But if I just fill it all with black, the image will look dull. So, I use all those various techniques to make it dark, yet not black. The last secr...”

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

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

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Ink Illustration, Traditional illustration