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

“ Selecting the Objects In this lesson, we'll be looking at selecting your objects. Ideally, we want to create a composition that is visually strong, but also, I want you to try and find some objects that maybe have some sentimental value to you. This has a huge 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. These are my selection. We've got the Piranesi book, which you know from my influences lesson. We've got a picture frame. I just have this thing about collecting vintage ...”

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

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

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Ink Illustration, Traditional illustration