Graphic Experimentation for Illustrated Stories
Characters
A course by Alejandra Acosta , Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Characters
Overview
“Knowing your characters is vital! And so, in this lesson, I will show you my process to search for references and study emotions, through gestures and movement. Thus we will be defining the characters that will give life to the illustrated story.”
In this video lesson Alejandra Acosta addresses the topic: Characters, 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
“Characters In this lesson, I'll tell you how to work on your characters. It's important to have good sketching paper. It doesn't need to be expensive paper, but one that's not glossy or smooth so that you can draw confidently. As I've mentioned previously, I like using this paper called camisa paper, which is cheap. The only issue is, since it comes in a roll, it always rolls up, so that's why I like to put tape on the corners. That way, I keep it flat and stretched, and it's more comfortable for me to work. In this lesson, we're going to use basic materials such as paper, like I said, a gr...”
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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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