Ink illustration specialization: Techniques for creative expression

Overview

“To begin the creative process, I will discuss some tips and techniques to help you select a subject: What to look for, what makes the subject interesting, and how light and shadows come into play. We will look at several photo references and explore which one is the best subject to illustrate and why.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Selecting the Subject, 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 Subject In this lesson, we'll select a subject for the final project. For the final project, we'll stay indoors. For this, we need photos. I usually go outside and do my own photography. When I select subjects, there are a few things I'm looking for, which I'll present to you next. It's good to make a good selection of your photo. If you're going to spend some time working on this subject, make sure you like the subject, it's well selected, and is something meaningful to you and your audience. I have a short list of three images. This particular one happens to be in Downtown...”

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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