About the video: Influences on the choice of a theme
Overview
“Have you ever felt lost looking at the blank sheet of paper? Were you wondering about your skills and creativity, believing that you will never be an artist? This is completely normal. In this class I will share with you my process in choosing a topic.”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Influences on the choice of a theme, which is part of the Domestika online course: Japanese-Inspired Illustration Specialization: Master Traditional and Digital Techniques. Master Japanese-inspired illustration techniques blending traditional and digital skills for vibrant, culturally rich artwork.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i'll tell you about the creation process and how to use a notebook to jot down and ideas. I’ll explain how I find inspiration by observing the world around us and recalling dreams. In the first phase. we choose the illustration's theme. How to decide what to convey? What is your quest. and how to authenticity in your creative process? Drawing is just the final step of a process that starts unconsciously. by observing and absorbing information. It's similar to having the desire to cook but not having the necessary ingredients in your fridge. To something meaningful. you need ...”
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Course summary for: Japanese-Inspired Illustration Specialization: Master Traditional and Digital Techniques
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