Sketchbook for Illustrators: Color & Texture Toolbox

Sketchbooks and Paper

A course by Rachel Katstaller , Illustrator

Enhance your creativity and expand your skillset by creating an illustration using a chosen color and texture scheme.

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Audio: English
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About the video: Sketchbooks and Paper

Overview

“In this lesson, I will show you some of my favorite sketchbooks. We will see different formats and sizes as well as types of paper. This will help you choose which sketchbooks could work best for your artwork. I will also share what type of paper I use to create my final artwork for client projects. ”

In this video lesson Rachel Katstaller addresses the topic: Sketchbooks and Paper, which is part of the Domestika online course: Sketchbook for Illustrators: Color & Texture Toolbox. Enhance your creativity and expand your skillset by creating an illustration using a chosen color and texture scheme..

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson, I will show you some of my favorite sketchbooks and the types of paper that I use. This is the Leuchtturm sketchbook. It's an A5 format. It's slightly wider, and I really like this because it's not too vertical of a format. for example. So this paper is very smooth, which makes it suitable for pencils and markers. I really like it also because, as you can see, it has a flat lay. I really like using the sketchbooks for jotting down ideas, for example. And now I'm going to show you this other sketchbook. This is a Boala Muncheo sketchbook. It's by a slightly smaller company th...”

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Course summary for: Sketchbook for Illustrators: Color & Texture Toolbox

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (1)
261 students
5 units
16 lessons (2h 15m)
8 downloads

Category
Illustration
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Areas
Children's Illustration, Color Theory, Digital Illustration, Sketchbook, Traditional illustration

Rachel Katstaller

A course by Rachel Katstaller

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Illustrator

Rachel Katstaller is a renowned illustrator known for her captivating storytelling through vibrant colors and intriguing textures. With an impressive portfolio that includes collaborations with prestigious clients such as Patagonia and The Washington Post, as well as successful children's books, Rachel's artistic journey is nothing short of inspiring. Her unique ability to convey narratives through illustrations has garnered acclaim and recognition, making her a celebrated figure in the world of visual storytelling.

Rachel's passion for the art of illustration is deeply rooted in her childhood, where storytelling was a cherished tradition. Her work is a fusion of diverse influences, from the vibrant colors of El Salvador to the muted sophistication of Central Europe, where she resides. Drawing inspiration from nature, architecture, and the everyday lives of people, Rachel's illustrations capture the magic in seemingly ordinary stories, connecting with viewers on a profound level. Her methodical approach to color and texture, combined with her intuitive palette selection, defines her distinct style, making her a true luminary in the realm of illustration.