Expressive Line Work in Illustration
From paper to computer
A course by Carlos Arrojo , Illustrator
About the video: From paper to computer
Overview
“In this lesson we are going to digitize the drawing we made in the previous unit. I will show you how I clean the sketch and how I work with Ilustrator.”
In this video lesson Carlos Arrojo addresses the topic: From paper to computer, 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
“FROM PAPER TO COMPUTER We already have the sketch ready and now we are going to digitize it. I will pass it to the computer using a scanner. If you don't have a scanner, you can take a photo of it. I will clean it up in Photoshop, I will show you how I prepare it and I'll get it ready to work in Illustrator. I show you. I will scan my sketch. I already have it open in the scanner. I will select the area that I am going to scan. I'll give you a little space around for the drawing to breathe. In resolution I will dial 400. Starting at 300 or 400 pixels per inch would suffice. If it was a smal...”
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Course summary for: Expressive Line Work in Illustration
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Traditional illustration
Carlos Arrojo
A course by Carlos Arrojo
Carlos Arrojo is an illustrator from La Coruña, Spain that specializes in linear artwork. After studying Fine Art, he decided to delve into the world of illustration. Although he still specializes in watercolor illustration, Carlos started using digital software to enhance his work and now uses both traditional and digital methods to create vibrant illustrations for advertising, press, editorial, and products.
He has worked for brands such as Pentagram, Monocle, Perrier, Biotherm, Nestlé, Estrella Galicia, and more. His versatile style has also been celebrated through various awards, including the Ilustramaxina Prize in 2015.
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