Sketching People with Watercolor
Observation Drawing and Basic Proportions
A course by Marcus Penna, Illustrator and Watercolor Artist
About the video: Observation Drawing and Basic Proportions
Overview
“With the photo already chosen, in this class, I will make a drawing from my reference photo and show some techniques to facilitate this process. ”
In this video lesson Marcus Penna addresses the topic: Observation Drawing and Basic Proportions, which is part of the Domestika online course: Sketching People with Watercolor. Learn illustration and watercolor techniques to paint quick sketches from start to finish.
Partial transcription of the video
“We have selected our reference. and now I will swiftly walk you through my illustration process. I prefer to maintain a sketchy style with slightly loose lines. avoiding excessive detailing in my Instead. i like to make distance markings by eye. which allows for a more intuitive process. Naturally. this approach is quite personal and reflects my individual style and preferences when it comes to illustration. feel free to act according to what seems best to you. My loose watercolor style influences my drawings. ensuring they match this aesthetic. For the initial I begin by identifying the he...”
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Course summary for: Sketching People with Watercolor
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Figure Drawing, Sketching, Watercolor Painting
Marcus Penna
A course by Marcus Penna
Marcus Penna is a Brazilian illustrator, watercolor painter, and 3D artist. Since 2003, he's been working as a freelance artist in the publishing and advertising fields. In addition to his art, he collaborates in the creation of video games and VR experiences at ARVORE Immersive Experiences, where he's participated on projects such as A Linha—winner of Best VR Immersive Experience for Interactive Content at the 2019 Venice International Film Festival and a Primetime Emmy in 2020—Pixel Ripped 1995, and YUKI.
He has also worked on magazines like Vida Simples, Superinteressante, and Veja Saúde, on textbooks for publishers such Moderna and FTD, and on the UEFA official guide for the Women's Champions League, through the agency TwelfthMan. Since 2017, he's been creating content alongside illustrator and watercolor artist Daniel Araújo to post on the Instagram account Gente que Existe, devoted to illustrations of the human figure.
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