Sketchbook: Draw Graphic Chronicles

A course by Raro de Oliveira , Illustrator and Urban Sketcher

Illustrator and Urban Sketcher. Curitiba, Brazil.
Joined June 2016

Elevate your sketches into drawing graphic chronicles. Learn to capture inspiring scenes with feathers, pens, colored pencils, and toned papers

100% positive reviews (39)
1,735 students
Audio: Portuguese
Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Elevate your sketches into drawing graphic chronicles. Learn to capture inspiring scenes with feathers, pens, colored pencils, and toned papers

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of graphic chronicles with acclaimed illustrator and urban sketcher, Raro de Oliveira. Without the need for prior drawing experience, you will explore the multiple facets of this artistic form, which combines pencils, pens, ink, watercolors and toned paper to capture the poetry of the places and people around you.

The journey begins with an introduction to sketching and the presentation of the essential materials for this art. As you progress through the course, Raro will share his knowledge about sketching objects, vegetation, architecture, and human figures in outdoor settings. Furthermore, he will guide you in applying lights and shadows to bring your compositions to life and in choosing the scenes that deserve to be immortalized in your chronicles.

At the end of this course, you will have the ability to explore strokes beyond pure technique and reveal the poetry of everyday moments in your graphic chronicles. You will learn to express yourself through this constantly evolving artistic medium, transforming your surroundings into visual stories. Don't miss the opportunity to delve deeper into the fascinating universe of graphic chronicles with Raro de Oliveira.

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What will you learn in this online course?

17 lessons & 17 downloads

Unlocking your dash
12 minutes, 58 seconds
Light and shadow 1
12 minutes, 28 seconds
Shadow
12 minutes, 16 seconds
Light
9 minutes, 4 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (39)
  • 1,735 students
  • 17 lessons (2h 27m)
  • 17 additional resources (5 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Portuguese
  • Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

You will create a graphic chronicle in a location of your choosing. You will apply everything you have learned about sketching, sketching objects, architecture and human figures, lights and shadows, and scene selection to express the poetry of a moment or place in a unique and personal work.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

For all those who wish to explore new forms of expression through graphic chronicles. It is not necessary to have previous drawing experience; It is suitable for both beginners and those who want to improve their artistic skills. If you are curious about everyday life and want to learn how to tell visual stories, this course is perfect for you.

Requirements and materials

To get the most out of this course, you will need pencils, pens, Indian ink, watercolors and toned paper. It is not necessary to have previous drawing experience, just a willingness to explore and learn about the fascinating world of graphic chronicles with Raro de Oliveira.


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Raro de Oliveira

A course by Raro de Oliveira

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Illustrator and Urban Sketcher

Raro de Oliveira, illustrator and urban sketcher, is recognized for his unique ability to capture the poetry of everyday life in his graphic chronicles. His works, which combine pencils, pens, ink, watercolors and toned paper, can be found on social media, book illustrations and exhibitions.

His artistic approach goes beyond simple drawing, seeking to reveal deep layers in each stroke and transmit the human essence through his art. His insatiable curiosity for the world around him and his ability to portray it in images made him a reference in the world of graphic chronicles.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    An odyssey in space and tools

    • What is sketching?
    • Exploring the tools
    • Unlocking your dash
    • Draw complex objects and vegetation
    • Draw architecture and the human figure
    • Light and shadow 1
    • Light and shadow 2
    • Choose the scene to be portrayed
  • U3

    Drawing on the street

    • Location and preparation
    • Traits
    • Shadow
    • Light
    • Creating your portfolio
  • U4

    A drawing is not just a drawing

    • Finishing touches
    • Graphic chronicles: share your experience
  • FP

    Final project

    • Sketchbook: Draw Graphic Chronicles

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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

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Sketchbook: Draw Graphic Chronicles. Illustration course by Raro de Oliveira

Sketchbook: Draw Graphic Chronicles

A course by Raro de Oliveira
Illustrator and Urban Sketcher. Curitiba, Brazil.
Joined June 2016
  • 100% positive reviews (39)
  • 1,735 students