Digital Illustration Applied to Products
Sketching the composition. Part 1
A course by Guacala Studio , Graphic Designers and Illustrators
About the video: Sketching the composition. Part 1
Overview
“To start the project we will prepare a Photoshop file with optimized resolution features, so we will have faster speed to sketch. Then, we will make several schematic compositions, where in a very general way, we will locate the elements that we will develop. Finally, we will select one of the compositions to work on it and we will show you how to make a sketch of the main character from basic geometries.”
In this video lesson Guacala Studio addresses the topic: Sketching the composition. Part 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Digital Illustration Applied to Products. Combine characters, lettering, and illustrated elements to create unique compositions from beginning to end.
Partial transcription of the video
“We've already introduced the main contributors to our Guácala project. Now. i'll display a series of images to aid in shaping the narrative and character development for the upcoming sessions. These visuals us understand and create the personas that are central to our course curriculum. Let’s get started. To begin sketching. we're using Photoshop. Open a new file and set it up optimally for sketching. This step is crucial for a smooth and effective workflow. Let's ensure it's in pixels per centimeter and set it to 75. which is better and with letter-size dimensions. This keeps the file mana...”
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Course summary for: Digital Illustration Applied to Products
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Traditional illustration
Guacala Studio
A course by Guacala Studio
Sebastián Sanchez and Andrés Bolaños are graphic designers and the creators of Guacala Studio. They produce both analog and digital illustrations and work making murals, modifying objects, and promoting workshops of different artistic and creative disciplines for adults and children.
They have been in the profession for over a decade and have worked for brands such as Croop, Border Skateboards, Scummy Bears, Soho Colombia, and American Socks, among others. Their specialty is the creation of fun, nineties-style characters, focusing mainly on illustration for the development of youth products for different brands in Poland, Mexico, and USA. They have also had the opportunity to show their work in Ecuador and Venezuela and have taken part in exhibitions, collaborations, and editorial projects in other countries.
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