Expressive Line Work in Illustration

Outline 7

A course by Carlos Arrojo , Illustrator

99% positive reviews (102)

1,456 students

Audio: Spanish

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About the video: Outline 7

Overview

“In this last stage we will trace the mermaid, the central figure in the illustration.”

In this video lesson Carlos Arrojo addresses the topic: Outline 7, 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

“LAYOUT Now I would only lack the figure of the mermaid with the trail of water. I left it for last because it is the central element of the illustration. It is an important element and I wanted to have the rest advanced to know how to solve this figure. Before I mess with her, I will do one thing. I have the magic wand window open here, which is a tool that I use a lot, among other things to vary the thickness of the line. As I was saying before, one of the comforts of Illustrator to work with these lines is that at any time and quickly You can vary the thickness of the stroke and adjust it...”

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Course summary for: Expressive Line Work in Illustration

Level: Beginner
99% positive reviews (102)
1456 students
4 units
19 lessons (3h 22m)
11 downloads

Category
Illustration
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Areas
Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Traditional illustration

Carlos Arrojo

A course by Carlos Arrojo

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Illustrator

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.