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  • Tutorial Botanical illustration: how to draw a tree
    Illustration

    Tutorial Botanical illustration: how to draw a tree

    Learn step by step how to draw a tree starting from references and combining different techniques and processes with Paulina Maciel Botanical illustration, whether realistic or absolutely fantastic, is one of the most beautiful genres a creative can practice, thanks to its abundance of colors, its ability to enhance our powers of observation and its multiplicity of applications, from editorial design to story illustration, through packaging designs or other graphic needs. In this tutorial, Paulina Maciel (@pau_maciel), designer and illustrator behind Canela Estudio, explains how to draw and paint a tree from scratch, with a very simple method and using materials available to everyone. Find out in the video below:

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  • 10 Free Websites for Portrait Reference Photos
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    10 Free Websites for Portrait Reference Photos

    Discover these free websites offering a range of portrait reference photos and take your illustrations to the next level Studying the shapes, lighting, proportions, and details of real-life models is one of the best ways to practice your drawing skills. We can also rely on photographs, which is often a more convenient way of working with different subjects. This is especially the case when it comes to portrait drawing. If you find good photo references, you’ll have a continuous stream of inspiration that allows you to practice drawing faces with a range of unusual features. We have compiled this list of the best reference photo websites for sourcing different faces so you can become a portrait artist. LIFE Photo Archive If you would like to focus on drawing notable faces from history, this archive created by LIFE magazine (and developed together with Google) offers up millions of photographs. It contains material from key moments in politics and entertainment, all of which have been shot using incredible lighting and interesting angles. This collection is limited to non-commercial use.

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  • What Is Color Harmony and What Types Are There?
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    What Is Color Harmony and What Types Are There?

    Discover how to generate effective and attractive color combinations using this color theory technique Color plays a vital role in the world we live in. It influences our thoughts, affects our reactions, and causes strong emotional associations. Color also impacts us on a physical level: our eyes can be soothed or irritated by a color; colors can increase blood pressure or suppress appetite. And when used correctly, color can even help us save energy. As a communicative tool, color is irreplaceable. The universality of its language helps us make our messages flow and invoke certain emotions more easily. For all these reasons and more, it’s essential to learn to speak the language of color theory. And within this language, a technique we should acquire is color harmony.

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  • 9 Essential Books to Learn More About Comics
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    9 Essential Books to Learn More About Comics

    Don’t miss these books about comics selected by Charles Glaubitz González There is no greater inspiration for an illustrator than to study other illustrator's work, and when we talk about comic authors, having a good library with your favorite issues is practically mandatory. But the shelves of an aspiring graphic novelist should not only hold comic stories. It also needs to feature books from other artistic fields and, above all, manuals and guides dedicated to comic book creation. Below, you will find a selection of great books about comic writing curated by Charles Glaubitz González (@mrglaubitz): Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art, by Scott McCloud Written and illustrated by Scott McCloud, Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art is a comic about comics. It deals with graphic novels' language and explains how they are created, how they are read, and how the reader interprets them; all this makes the book an essential title for any comic book lover who is thinking of becoming an author.

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  • 10 Free Tutorials for Learning How to Draw Characters Quickly
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    10 Free Tutorials for Learning How to Draw Characters Quickly

    Design your characters on screen and paper with the help of Domestika experts If you are dedicated to creating comics, animation, children's illustration or concept art, much of your professional career will depend on your ability to draw characters. However, this ability is not unique to those creatives. Social media and online design trends make it increasingly necessary to create attractive and original characters that communicate complex concepts through playful language. Whether you are about to start in this art or are already established, it is essential to know that drawing attractive and endearing characters requires a lot of expertise. Exaggerating or simplifying certain physical qualities is not enough for bringing your marks to life and for people to identify with your characters. You must apply rules of anatomy, a bit of psychology, and even deal with the dreaded creative block.

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  • 5 Inspiring Watercolor Painting Ideas
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    5 Inspiring Watercolor Painting Ideas

    Dive into the world of watercolor painting with our guide, offering a plethora of ideas for beginners and seasoned artists alike. From sketchbooks to butterflies, peacocks to landscapes, we've got you covered. Watercolor painting is a versatile medium that can capture everything from the most realistic scenes to the most abstract impressions. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, there's always a new project to tackle. Here are 5 watercolor painting ideas that range from simple to advanced, sure to inspire your next masterpiece.

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  • 9 tips to improve your drawings
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    9 tips to improve your drawings

    Are you looking to up your drawing game and become the artist you've always wanted to be? Good news! This comprehensive guide will show you how to improve your drawing skills with 10 simple yet effective tips. From mastering the basics to experimenting with different techniques, these tips will help you make great strides in your artistic journey. So, let's dive right in!

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  • Conquer Blank Page Fear: Unleash Your Illustration Skills
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    Conquer Blank Page Fear: Unleash Your Illustration Skills

    Master the art of drawing and brush aside your fear of the blank page with this comprehensive guide. Discover useful techniques, inspiring figures, must-read books, and practical exercises that will transform your artistic journey. Discover this amazing Domestika course: Drawing Techniques to Lose Fear of the Blank Page

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  • The art of drawing manga
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    The art of drawing manga

    Drawing manga scenes is a complex process, but the end result is always worth it. Clear steps when creating a manga scene is something that you will need in order to have an organized process. This 5 steps method will help you to master any manga scene. Step 1: Script and Storyboarding The first step in drawing a manga scene is to have a clear understanding of the script and the story. This will help you to determine what kind of scene you are drawing and what kind of emotions and actions you need to convey. Take notes on the script and then create a storyboard, which is a series of rough sketches that outline the key elements and actions of the scene. This helps to visualize the scene and make changes if necessary before you start drawing the final illustration. Step 2: Character Design and Sketching Once you have a clear understanding of the scene, start by sketching out the characters and their poses. This is a crucial step in manga illustration as the characters are the main focus of the story and need to be drawn with great care and attention to detail. Make sure to capture the unique features and expressions of each character to help bring them to life on the page. Step 3: Background Design After you have finished sketching the characters, start to work on the background. The background is an important part of the scene and can help to set the mood and atmosphere. Start by sketching out the basic shapes and then adding details such as buildings, trees, and other elements to create a fully realized environment. Step 4: Inking Once you are happy with the sketches, start the inking process. This involves tracing over the pencil sketches with a fine-tipped pen to create clean, crisp lines. This step is important as the inked lines will form the final outline of the illustration and will determine the overall look and feel of the scene. Step 5: Coloring The final step in the manga illustration process is coloring. This is where the scene comes to life and where the characters and background are given depth and dimension. Use a combination of traditional mediums such as watercolor and colored pencils, as well as digital tools such as Adobe Photoshop to add color to the scene.

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  • 7 Free Tutorials to Get Started in Architectural Drawing
    Architecture & Space

    7 Free Tutorials to Get Started in Architectural Drawing

    From urban sketching to 3D modeling, discover the world of architectural drawing with our experts The job of an architectural illustrator is to create a visual representation of an architect’s plans for a structure or space. It has been a prominent discipline throughout history: humans have created sketches, diagrams, and drafts for thousands of years, with the earliest known example of an architectural plan dating back to 2200 BC. So, how do you get started portraying the atmosphere and uniqueness of buildings? These seven tutorials for getting started in architectural drawing cover everything from urban sketching to 3D modeling, so whether you work in pencils or with CGI, you can create visualizations that wow your audience and capture the experience of a building in imagery.

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