Graphic Experimentation for Illustrated Stories
Atmosphere and point of view
A course by Alejandra Acosta , Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Atmosphere and point of view
Overview
“In this lesson, I will explain some tricks to define the atmosphere of an illustrated story. We will analyze some books, from their format, tone, to the point of view with which they were illustrated. With these tips, you will learn how to pave the way and warm up your engines before you start working on your own project.”
In this video lesson Alejandra Acosta addresses the topic: Atmosphere and point of view, 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
“Atmosphere and Point of View In this lesson, I'll tell you how important it is to define an atmosphere and a point of view for our story. Each book has a different style, and the illustrations must be married to that style, they must know how to read the story and know how to tell it from a point of view that's yours and defines you. To give you a better idea, let's analyze some books. Let's start with "Aura" by Carlos Fuentes, illustrated by me for Libros del Zorro Rojo. "Aura" is a story that takes place in Mexico, in the fifties. What's interesting is that it is told from a second-person...”
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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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