Surrealist Illustration Inspired by Nature

Meet Marco, learn about how nature has been a major influence in his art, and understand the importance of using life’s experiences in your work. Discover Marco’s artistic journey and take a look at the artists he admires.

Once you’ve seen what is taught in the course, Marco gives you advice and guidance on the best materials for your artwork. Learn how to use different kinds of colored pencils with a practical exercise in shading and coloring techniques.

Work on the concept of your drawing by researching and analyzing what different animals symbolize to you. Start sketching some ideas once you’ve chosen an animal, experimenting with different positions until you find one that evokes your message.

Stretch your creative muscles with Marco’s original exercises for loosening up and having fun with new ideas. Develop a color palette in the final exercise to explore some unusual color combinations, observing how your perception of color changes.

Begin drawing your animal by starting with the linework before moving on to coloring using Marco’s window technique. Finally, see some tricks for giving personality to your subject by learning how to add finishing touches to brighten your illustration.