Expressive Line Work in Illustration

Overview

“Choosing the topic is the first step and one of the most important. It is what will determine the result of our creation. In this lesson you will choose a theme that inspires you and that allows you to take advantage of the graphic qualities of your style. I will show you some of the places where I usually look for references and how I organize them on the computer. ”

In this video lesson Carlos Arrojo addresses the topic: Subject and documentation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Expressive Line Work in Illustration. Discover the possibilities of the line to create illustrations that are visually appealing and dynamic.

Partial transcription of the video

“TOPIC AND DOCUMENTATION In this lesson we will talk about the importance of choosing a theme that is consistent with the style we will work on. I'll show you what theme I chose, and then I'll look for documentation, I'll look for images on the computer that will serve as a reference to work on my sketch and to compose my illustration. I show you. Choose a suitable theme that inspires us and motivating us to work is very important. It's about choosing a theme that also adapts a little to the style with which we will work. I have chosen the theme of the sea. It is a subject that I really like...”

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Course summary for: Expressive Line Work in Illustration

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (103)
• 1477 students
• 4 units
• 19 lessons (3h 22m)
• 11 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Software

  Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

• Areas

  Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Traditional illustration