Graphic Experimentation for Illustrated Stories
Ink and pastel monocopy (part 2)
A course by Alejandra Acosta , Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Ink and pastel monocopy (part 2)
Overview
“Second part of the lesson, in which we are working on the third illustration, and showing you how to approach a technique that will allow you to explore the pictorial and expressive possibilities of printing.”
In this video lesson Alejandra Acosta addresses the topic: Ink and pastel monocopy (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
“Ink and Pastel Monoprint The most important thing to do now is cleaning your hands. I usually clean them when I use this technique, especially since we're working with oil-based ink. Oil-based ink stains a lot. Since we need to work on the rest of our characters, we need to get all the material off of our hands before moving forward. I'll keep working on the rest of our characters. The crown's our last detail. I want to finish off with that dash of color. Now we're going to work with this draft I prepared at the beginning. It'll help us put together a blueprint for our palace guards. Since ...”
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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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