Expressive Line Work in Illustration

Overview

“We can simplify many of the shapes we see using elementary geometric figures. In this lesson I will show you how I apply this concept to sketch some of the figures in my illustration. ”

In this video lesson Carlos Arrojo addresses the topic: Geometric shapes and synthesis, 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

“GEOMETRIC FORMS AND SYNTHESIS In this lesson we will work on the details of the sketch. I have divided the details and the figures with which I have composed my illustration. I have divided them into two types, in which they are more geometric and more organic in line. I'll start with the geometric ones first and I'll show you how I use geometry to synthesize shapes. I have here my squad and my bevel, which I always have at hand. I will use them mainly for support, reference, I will not draw lines directly with them. In this case most of my drawings I will try to solve them with 45º diagona...”

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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