Ink illustration specialization: Techniques for creative expression

Overview

“In this lesson, I will provide insight and tips on how to create a strong composition using objects from around your house. We will search for objects of varying shapes and ideally sentimental value to achieve this. With the right objects, this exercise will lead to a further discussion about how to plan the creation of your artwork. We will also consider the importance of the placement of the various items.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Selecting the Objects, 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

“In this lesson we'll be looking at selecting your objects. So ideally, we want to create a composition that is visually strong, but also I really want you to try and find some objects that maybe have some sentimental value to you. This has a huge kind of impact on the final drawing itself, so try and do that where you can. We're also looking for objects that have lots of variety in form and finish. and their weight So these are my selection. We've got the Piranesi book. which you know from my influences lesson. And then we've got a picture frame. have this thing about collecting vintage pic...”

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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