Graphic Experimentation for Illustrated Stories
Influences
A course by Alejandra Acosta , Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Influences
Overview
“On a daily basis, I like to feed on different references that come from different disciplines, not only from illustration. I think that helps a lot to create a world of its own, which is rich in nuances. In this lesson, I will show you some of those references.”
In this video lesson Alejandra Acosta addresses the topic: Influences, 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
“Influences In this lesson, I'm going to talk about the artists who have influenced my work. In my daily life as an illustrator, I try to draw from different influences that are not necessarily related to illustration In fact, none of these are illustrators. I think it's important, in order to enrich one's own voice, to have influences from different areas. And especially, if you want to make book illustrations, one of the most important things is to read. It might be a coincidence, but the books I like the most are written by women. Among my favorite authors, you'll find Silvina Ocampo and ...”
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Course summary for: Graphic Experimentation for Illustrated Stories
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Category
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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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