Guided Project: Create A Strange Animal
Podcast: Inventing fantasy creatures that push boundaries
A guided project by Aljoscha Blau , Creative illustration techniques teacher
Joined April 2002
About the video: Podcast: Inventing fantasy creatures that push boundaries
Overview
“ Discover how play, observation, and curiosity lead to the creation of fantastic animals. This reflection shows how real-life characteristics and free creativity give rise to new beings—an invitation to see nature with new eyes and dream the unimaginable.”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Podcast: Inventing fantasy creatures that push boundaries, 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
“Hello creative minds and welcome back to a another Domestika podcast. Have you ever wondered where do these ideas of fantastic beasts come from? Why have people always been so fascinated by Creatures that don't exist? Get ready, because we are about to to explore the long and vibrant history of imaginary animals. From ancient myths to medieval bestiaries and to see how you are part of this incredible tradition right now. For thousands of years, people have imagined impossible creatures introduced. Think of the ancient Egyptians with their sphinxes, part human, partly lions that guarded tomb...”
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Course summary for: Guided Project: Create A Strange Animal
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Category
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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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- Level: Beginner
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