Illustration of a Pin-Up with Traditional Techniques (Spanish, Multisub)

Learn to draw and colour with pencil, charcoal and sanguine with guidance from a maestro
In this course, the renowned illustrator of the newspaper El País, Fernando Vicente teaches you how to make the illustration of a Pin Up step by step using traditional techniques.

With the help of a first level professional, you will better understand the process of creating any type of illustration from the conception of the idea to the final work.

What will you learn in this online course?
Fernando Vicente will give you an overview of the historical context of this type of artwork and its evolution, from its appearance in the 20s to the heyday of the Pin Up movement in World War II.

You will discover different illustration techniques, which Fernando Vicente will explain step by step, such as the correction of style or the search for the ideal proportion, and you will know what are the materials necessary for the execution of each technique.

To finish, you will make two sketches that will serve as a guide when creating the final project. During the lessons you will also learn some anecdotes from Fernando Vicente himself about his professional career that will always tell you standing in front of the easel, as he likes to work.

What is this course’s project?
Realizarás la ilustración de una chica pin-up con lápiz, carboncillo y sanguina aplicando técnicas profesionales.

Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at people who are attracted by the beauty of these graphic icons of the 20th century and who want to learn to immortalize them through the advice of an expert illustrator.

Professional or amateur illustrators who want to improve their technique or meet new styles and tattooers with an interest in editorial illustration and old school style.

Requirements and materials
To enjoy and obtain optimal results in this course it is necessary to have previous knowledge of drawing and illustration.

Regarding the materials, you will need pencil, charcoal, sanguine, acrylic white paint and basic acrylic stains, eraser, flat and normal brushes and watercolor paper.