Watercolor Illustration with Japanese Influence

Overview

“In our project we will make an illustration that tells a story, a scene within an imaginary story. When we sketch, let's think about the composition trying to guide the viewer's eye towards what we want to tell. ”

In this video lesson Flor Kaneshiro addresses the topic: Sketches, which is part of the Domestika online course: Watercolor Illustration with Japanese Influence. Give your drawings an ancient identity with the Sumi-e painting technique.

Partial transcription of the video

“Sketches Using the references we'll design some small sketches for our future illustration. To do so, I'll use a 2B pencil. You can use a HB or a 5B, it depends on your personal preferences. I have some photos, some sketches from my sketch book, and this reference on kimonos, from the book. I'll do small sketches to get a better idea of the composition. I'll draw a frame. What I often find useful is working on the composition in triangles. It basically means positioning elements in a triangle. That way I create balance or I can provide breathing space. Using this drawing I'll create my sket...”

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Course summary for: Watercolor Illustration with Japanese Influence

• Level: Beginner
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• 52829 students
• 5 units
• 22 lessons (3h 15m)
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• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Drawing, Traditional illustration, Watercolor Painting