Graphic Experimentation for Illustrated Stories
Presentation
A course by Alejandra Acosta , Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Presentation
Overview
“In this lesson I will introduce myself, and I will tell you how I became an illustrator and the things I like the most about what I do. I will also show you some of my work!”
In this video lesson Alejandra Acosta addresses the topic: Presentation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Graphic Experimentation for Illustrated Stories. Create your own illustrated universe from a story using mixed techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“Introduction Hello. Welcome to my Domestika course. I'm Alejandra Acosta. I'm an illustrator specialized in picture books. I'll tell you how I got into this career. I studied graphic design, and the fields or the subjects I liked the most were those related to illustration, to color and experimenting with materials. As a child, I always liked working with materials and storytelling through pictures. I graduated and worked for many years as an art director in many magazines. Even though I enjoyed it and had a great time, I felt I needed time to go back to illustration. What happened was that...”
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Course summary for: Graphic Experimentation for Illustrated Stories
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Category
Illustration -
Areas
Storytelling, Traditional illustration
Alejandra Acosta
A course by Alejandra Acosta
Alejandra Acosta is a Chilean illustrator known for her undaunted exploration of visual techniques and languages in her art and the books she illustrates. After earning a degree in graphic design, Alejandra spent several years working as an art director before deciding to pursue her passion for illustration full time.
With more than a decade of experience, she's found success as a professional illustrator and has an extensive portfolio showcasing her diverse illustration styles. She has collaborated with many of the big names in publishing including Jekyll & Jill, Zorro Rojo, Barbara Fiore, Amanuta, Fondo de Cultura Económica, Sexto Piso, Carthusia, Loqueleo, Planeta, and Random House.
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