Dramatic Portraits with Pastels, Collage, and Photoshop
Influences
A course by user8846090 surname8846090 , Illustrator
Joined October 2021
Explore the art of storytelling by combining traditional and digital illustration techniques to create compelling portraits of people in a meaningful environment
Joined October 2021
About the video: Influences
Overview
“Next, I will introduce you to some of the artists who have influenced my work, and I will tell you how art and film can be great resources for inspiration.”
In this video lesson user8846090 surname8846090 addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Dramatic Portraits with Pastels, Collage, and Photoshop. Explore the art of storytelling by combining traditional and digital illustration techniques to create compelling portraits of people in a meaningful environment.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Influences Now that you know more about me, let me share some of the artists who have influenced my work. The first artist that I'd like to talk about is Félix Vallotton. When I discovered Vallotton's work, it changed my perspective of what's possible with the human figure. I responded to his use of colors, of his groupings, and compositions. Let's look at his work now. This is a self-portrait of Félix Vallotton. His understanding of the human form is wonderful. He's a wonderful painter. I learned so much about rendering flesh and developing volume from looking at his paintings. They're b...”
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Course summary for: Dramatic Portraits with Pastels, Collage, and Photoshop
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Artistic Drawing, Collage, Drawing, Fine Arts, Portrait Drawing, Traditional illustration
A course by user8846090 surname8846090
Dominic Bodden is an award-winning illustrator and animator based in New York City. His signature illustration style is a blend of traditional and digital image-making techniques that incorporate pastel and paper collage. Before his illustration career, he worked in fashion as a stylist and costume designer. He credits this experience for refining his eye for color, patterns, and textures, which allows him to create dynamic illustrations with an emotional impact.
Dominic is a recipient of the Silver Cube Award from the Art Directors Club, a Bronze Award from the 3x3 Illustration annual, and he is a New Talent Award Winner of the World Illustration Awards 2021. His work has been recognized by American Illustration, The Society of Illustrators, The Royal Society of Portrait Painters, and Communication Arts.
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