Designing a Mural Inspired by Aztec Gods and Goddesses - Part 1

Designing a Mural Inspired by Aztec Gods and Goddesses - Part 1

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How Dan gets smooth line - create clean lines, lineweight

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How Dan gets smooth line - create clean lines, lineweight

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Designing a Mural Inspired by Aztec Gods and Goddesses - Part 1

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  1. 1 Start
  2. 2 Intro into DTMs work
  3. 3 Dan describes the project
  4. 4 Dan’s process - getting started
  5. 5 Describing the sketch process - using references
  6. 6 Looking for specific references to fit the work
  7. 7 Dan and Sam discuss using references
  8. 8 Creating the full mural document - balancing composition
  9. 9 Pricing and value your work
  10. 10 Finding an art “business’ mentor
  11. 11 Balance and order in the composition
  12. 12 Theme of the death goddess in the mural
  13. 13 Walking through the mural process
  14. 14 Sketching the image before moving to Illustrator
  15. 15 Getting used to a digital medium
  16. 16 How Dan gets smooth line - create clean lines, lineweight
  17. 17 Staying healthy while working
  18. 18 Rotating the canvas or artwork for consistent linework
  19. 19 Straight lines in Fresco - removing extra lines
  20. 20 Finding a mentor
  21. 21 Honest critiques to help build skill
  22. 22 Future proofing your tech
  23. 23 Dan’s multilayer process for building up value
  24. 24 Keeping color choices simple with blending options
  25. 25 Color layers and blend modes
  26. 26 Wrap-up - what’s next for the mural

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