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Use "blob" shapes to make people
This exercise is inspired by the wonderful illustrator and teacher Norman Laliberté. Lay down some black ink and add lines and a little color to finish. Easy!
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JadeSucksAtLife favorited Creating Ink Figures
27 Feb 14:36
You Will Need
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Step 1Video tutorial link below!
First, using black acrylic ink, India ink, or paint, lay down an irregular "blob" shape, keeping "body" in mind as you do it. Don't necessarily draw a body! Then, use your pen to fill in the details (head and feet in this case).
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Step 2Put two figures on one piece of paper, and add blobs for hair or hat!
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Step 3Even put your figures on a blob ground.
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Step 4Play with space between the characters to tell a story.
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Step 5Instead of making the blob shape the body, make it define the area behind your figure!
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Step 6Optionally, use your pinkie finger to add red pastel cheeks. Here is a video tutorial, too!
http://carlasonheim.com/creating-ink-figures/
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