Graphic Experimentation for Illustrated Stories
Watercolor and polychromes (part 2)
A course by Alejandra Acosta , Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Watercolor and polychromes (part 2)
Overview
“Second part of this lesson, in which I am teaching you how to mix a wet and a dry technique, to create backgrounds and characters; besides seeing how to paint a color base with watercolor and to work on different values and textures.”
In this video lesson Alejandra Acosta addresses the topic: Watercolor and polychromes (part 2), 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
“Now that the background is dry. i will take advantage to work on two things. I will start by painting the mirror. then once that layer is dry. we can move on to applying the polychrome designs. To focus on the mirror reflection. my goal is to darken all the elements there. I use graphite watercolor with ample water. ensuring the background colors remain visible. This technique allows for a subtle layering effect. and then demand a section if I wish for it to appear darker in the reflection. You must quickly go over the colors so they don't mix with the They pass. and not mix with the backgr...”
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Course summary for: Graphic Experimentation for Illustrated Stories
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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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