Learn to put your ideas onto paper through exercises of observation and documentation
A visual work does not begin when the hands begin to draw it, but in the process of observation and previous investigation that the artist carries out to realize a masterpiece. The visual artist Alex Arizmendi is a strong supporter of this theory that he has been putting to the test with impeccable results during his more than 15 years of professional experience working for clients such as Warner Music, Editorial Televisa or Marvel Comics.
Observe carefully what surrounds you and know in depth other graphic techniques and the model you want to draw will make your results better; that's why in this course Alex will teach you different methods of observation and documentation to improve your drawing technique.
Domestika - Drawing Workbook Methodology
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Learn an exploratory system of themes and techniques to define your illustration style and apply the results to your projects Drawing notebooks are a great way to experiment and stimulate your creativity, but they can also be a useful tool for recording your work and storing references. And for graphic designer and illustrator Manuel Bueno, they are also the foundation of his creative process, like interactive building blocks that lead to spectacular results. In this course, Manuel teaches you his creative approach and how to work parallelly with multiple drawing workbooks that each have their own set of rules. Learn how to be organized, arrange your ideas, and analyze your creative process to look for ways to improve it. By the end of this course, you will have your own creative archive that you refer to over and over again.
Learn to reimagine spaces with the principles of architecture, interior design, and the single-point perspective
Being in a fun, healthy, environmentally-friendly space has the power to promote wellbeing and inspire us to be the best version of ourselves. London-based architects George Bradley and Ewald Van Der Straeten believe architecture also has the power to transform people’s lives. At their studio, Bradley Van Der Straeten, they specialize in residential designs, which have received several awards including first place at 2021’s Don’t Move, Improve! Awards.
In this course, George and Ewald give you the tools and knowledge you need to create fun, eye-catching interior designs using single-point perspective drawing. Learn to design from a whole new perspective and imagine spaces that are playful, functional, and good for the planet.
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Learn to amplify your ideas with architectural geometry, three-dimensional thinking, and drawing techniques
Drawing is a tool that can be used to bring architectural ideas to life and explore their opportunities. For architect, concept developer, and creative director Pavel Fomenko, it’s an essential part of his practice. He uses architectural geometry, three-dimensional thinking, and drawing techniques to create compelling concepts for clients around the world.
In this course, Pavel teaches you how to use sketching as a powerful way of thinking, seeing, and amplifying your ideas. Unlock your ability to conceptualize and create captivating architectural designs that communicate a message.
Reconnect with your creativity and improve your drawing skills no matter your level
Over the past several years, the renowned illustrator Puño has dedicated himself to teaching illustration to those who had thought it impossible to master. Through fun, simple exercises, Puño can turn a novice or out-of-practice illustrator into a creative drawing whiz.
In this illustration course, Puño gives some guidelines for composition, with a special emphasis on visual weight, to create harmonious compositions. Using geometric shapes and simple colors, you can enhance your skillset thanks to the ease and enthusiasm that Puño brings to this course.
Start learning to discover perspective, proportions, shadowing, and even color use. This course is the perfect complement to other courses that Puño teaches on Domestika like Drawing for Beginners Level -1, where he gives tips on how to tame your fear of starting with a blank page by creating an artist’s catalog, and Original Illustration with Your Hand and Tablet, where he gives an introduction to digital illustration and how to print in various colors. His newest course is Drawing and Creativity for Big Little Artists, which helps train a child’s creative skills with nothing but their hands, their brain, and some basic drawing supplies.
Learn to create fictional landscapes through observational drawing, focusing on perspective, lighting, and shading
“I strongly believe that drawing can strengthen the ties between people and places.”
Artist Luke Adam Hawker uses the medium to illustrate detailed works of art by hand. He has collaborated with brands like Annabels London and Soho House, and his work is part of a permanent exhibition at the Houses of Parliament.
In this online course, Luke teaches you how to illustrate metropolitan cityscapes filled with buildings and people. Learn to turn items from around your home into inspiration for fictional scenes through architectural drawing. Combine observation and imagination to create evocative works of art.
Learn fundamental drawing techniques to create hand-drawn architectural sketches and bring them to life in Photoshop with color and texture
Grabbing a pencil and sketchbook on-the-go to capture the essence of the surrounding architecture allows you to be in the present moment. However, bringing those sketches to life in Photoshop is something architect David Drazil does best. In this online course, he’s here to show you how to draw striking architectural sketches and enhance them digitally with vivid detail.
As the founder of Sketch Like An Architect, a project dedicated to reviving the art of drawing by hand with over 233K followers, David takes you step by step through drawing techniques and post-production methods to create stunning illustrations.