Guided Project: Create A Strange Animal
Creating the Final Illustration 2
A guided project by Aljoscha Blau , Creative illustration techniques teacher
Joined April 2002
About the video: Creating the Final Illustration 2
Overview
“Then we move on to the finer details, for which various gouache techniques are also used. ”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Creating the Final Illustration 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Guided Project: Create A Strange Animal. Develop creative illustration skills to create imaginative, realistic animals, from sketches to the final scene..
Partial transcription of the video
“Realization of the final illustration I paint the legs in a similar way. My preliminary drawing has all but disappeared but I can still imagine what it was like. So I don't draw again, I just paint right in with a lot of water, with transparent color and actually orient myself on the templates, at these old engravings and look very closely, what i can use from it. I still use the technique of tacking. I work with a lot of water, little paint and let the colors, the individual shades, blur and merge into each other. Of course, a brush with a fine tip works well for this. But in this case, it...”
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Course summary for: Guided Project: Create A Strange Animal
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Category
Illustration -
Areas
Watercolor Painting
Aljoscha Blau
A guided project by Domestika
Aljoscha Blau is a renowned illustrator and artist who has pursued his passion for drawing since childhood. Born in Russia, he later moved to Germany, where he completed his artistic studies at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. Aljoscha is known for his diverse illustrations, which can often be found in books, magazines, and exhibitions worldwide. His works are characterized by a unique blend of rich detail and surreal imagination, immersing the viewer in other worlds.
In addition to his artistic practice, Aljoscha shares his extensive experience as a lecturer at various institutions and in workshops. His focus is on fostering individual creativity and encouraging the exploration of new techniques and approaches. Through his teaching, he inspires a new generation of artists to develop their own visual language and implement their ideas with confidence. Aljoscha's dedication to art and his ability to motivate others have earned him recognition and respect in the international art scene.
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