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Observational Drawing: Illustrate with a Fresh Perspective

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Overview

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Learn how to deconstruct images using the principles of observational drawing and turn them into unique compositions full of color and texture in Photoshop
  • Introduction
  • Sketching
  • Inking
  • Digitizing & Coloring Your Drawing
  • Final project
Through observational drawing, you can deconstruct an image into lines, shapes, angles and forms to determine its essence, and translate the soul of what you’re creating. Artist Celeste Byers uses observational drawing techniques to create large-scale murals and illustrations around the world for clients including Sephora, Warner Bros, Amazon, and more.

In this course, Celeste teaches you her observational drawing technique to create your own striking illustrations. Learn to draw with a more critical eye and design your own universe. Are you ready to look at the world in a new way?

Syllabus

  • About Me
  • Influences
  • Basic Ideas and Principles of Observational Drawing 1
  • Basic Ideas and Principles of Observational Drawing 2
  • Freehand Ink Drawing
  • Sketching It Out: Beginning Your Drawing 1
  • Sketching It Out: Beginning Your Drawing 2
  • Inking Your Drawing
  • Using Stippling to Create Shading 1
  • Using Stippling to Create Shading 2
  • The Importance of Line Widths 1
  • The Importance of Line Widths 2
  • Tying All Together
  • Digitizing Your Image 1
  • Digitizing Your Image 2
  • Final Touches and How to Export 1
  • Final Touches and How to Export 2
  • Observational Drawing

Taught by

Celeste Byers

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