Urban Illustration with Inking Techniques
A course by user11037182 surname11037182 , Illustrator
Joined August 2022
Use fineliners and ink washes to depict stunning scenes of your city
Use fineliners and ink washes to depict stunning scenes of your city
Joined August 2022
Dive into the captivating world of urban illustration with Heather Souliere, an expert in inking techniques.
You’ll develop the ability to transform your urban sketches into true works of art by observing your surroundings and capturing the magic of light and shadow as they play across the city's objects and spaces.
Learn how to handle ink with ease, experimenting with tonal values through light, medium, and dark washes. Master the fundamentals of perspective, line weight, and discover how to give shape and character to your strokes.
By the end, you’ll have developed your own unique style of urban illustration, combining technique and creativity to capture the essence and movement of urban landscapes.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 13 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (28)
- 1,687 students
- 15 lessons (2h 30m)
- 13 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
The final project involves creating a monochromatic drawing of an urban scene using fine liners and ink washes. This project will enable you to apply all the techniques you've learned and develop a piece that captures the essence and dynamics of the urban environment.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at illustrators, artists, and drawing enthusiasts who want to explore inking techniques in urban illustration. It's perfect for those looking to improve their observation and outdoor drawing skills, capturing the essence of the city in their sketches.
Requirements and materials
You'll need fine liners, suitable paper for ink, brushes, and ink for washes. It's also recommended to have a sketchbook for practicing and developing your preliminary drawings. Additionally, having a camera to capture photographic references can be very useful.
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A course by user11037182 surname11037182
Heather Souliere is a prominent urban illustrator and texture artist for animated films based in Vancouver, Canada.
With an innate passion for architecture and drawing, she has collaborated on renowned productions such as the Hotel Transylvania series, The Mitchells Vs The Machines, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Heather blends her love for observing urban environments with her technical skill in using ink, creating works that capture the light and vibrancy of the city.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Perspective, Lines, and Shapes Basics
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Materials and Perspective
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Line Weight
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Line Shape and Line Quality
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U3
Drawing the Project
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Gathering References
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Sketching The Overall Shapes
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Refining the Sketch
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The Refined Line Drawing 1
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The Refined Line Drawing 2
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U4
Inking Techniques with Washes
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Mixing Ink Washes
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Lighting and First Wash
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Main Ink Washes
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Final Ink Washes and Polishing 1
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Final Ink Washes and Polishing 2
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FP
Final project
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Urban Illustration with Inking Techniques
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