Illustration Tutorial What is the concept of illustration? Thanks!

The picture is an illustration drawn by "Lu Renbei"

1. What is an illustration? ?

In our daily lives, people often need to express their thoughts to each other, or tell others what is on their mind. At this time, in addition to using "language" or "writing" to express, there is another way to use "pictures". ?

Pure "picture" is to express your own feelings on the picture using the style and techniques of painting. We often see this kind of works in various places. As for "illustrations", to put it simply, they refer to the pictures inserted between the text in newspapers, magazines, various publications or children's picture books that we usually read. They are collectively called "illustrations". ?

Illustration, in Latin, originally means "to illuminate". As the name implies, it was originally used to increase the interest of the text in the publication, so that the text can be more vivid and vivid in the hearts of readers. In today's various publications, the importance of illustrations has far exceeded the role of "illuminating the text" as a foil. It can not only highlight the idea of ??the theme, but also enhance the appeal of art. ?

To express it in my own way, illustration is the most important visual experience in our ignorant period. "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" on the villain's bookshelf and hiding under the desk to peek at the beautiful Huang Rong illustrations in Jin Yong's novels are an indelible shared memory. ?

The illustrations are the pictures one by one when we read the "Jimmy" picture book. The plot of the entire story can be connected through pictures one by one. Even children who are illiterate can guess what the content of the story expresses through pictures and by telling stories through pictures. ?

Illustrations are the background images when we watch TV stations reporting weather conditions, and they are a form of intuitive explanation of weather changes. ?

Illustrations are found in newspaper supplements. You can often see some interesting images that are more attractive than articles. ?

Illustrations are various scenes and characters displayed in the game. ?

The illustration is a line character on a best-selling CD record. ?

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2. Illustration vision?

The development of illustration art can be said to have a long history. What may seem ordinary and simple illustrations to you and me turns out to have great connotations. Maybe you think I’m exaggerating, so let me give you some examples:?

Murals and stone carvings: In ancient times, humans knew how to use the form of “painting” to impress each other with images such as lines and colors. Understand the content of the expression. According to archaeologists, the earliest human paintings were found in the "Lasgo Cave Paintings" in southern France about 20,000 years ago. This is the earliest painting by modern humans. In terms of conveying information, this cave painting may be the oldest illustration in the world. ?

Japanese Ukiyo-e: Ukiyo-e is a kind of folk print that emerged in the Edo period of Japan. Although it has a high artistic style, it was not regarded as a leaflet or poster by the Japanese at that time. They attached great importance to it, and from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (the second half of the 19th century), a large amount of it was spread overseas. Impressionist painters such as Monet, Van Gogh, and Renoir were all influenced by Japanese Ukiyo-e. Van Gogh's personal collection includes a large number of Japanese Utagawa school ukiyo-e paintings. Van Gogh's "Blue Sky" and "Golden Sunflowers" can be said to be based on Japanese ukiyo-e paintings. ?

The charm of Ukiyo-e certainly lies in its high artistic value, and because it was a popular painting at that time, the themes were mostly taken from people’s living habits and daily scenes, coupled with unique colors and creativity, Each painting has a distinct Japanese national style and also reflects the Japanese cultural background at that time. ?

Feng Zikai’s collection of paintings: Mr. Feng Zikai, once commented as “the most artist-like artist in China”, has been shocking with his unique artistic charm since he created “Zikai Comics” in the 1930s. Won the hearts of millions of readers. Mr. Zikai studied in Japan and was keen on Ukiyo-e, where he learned many painting techniques.

His comics are good at capturing all aspects of the human world, especially children. Most of them use the Feng family siblings as models, which is heart-warming to read. Many of his comics use the artistic conception of ancient poems and prose to make readers read. The painting is also inspired by classical literature...Zhu Ziqing once called it a "little poem with a core", while Yu Pingbo believed that "Zikai comics" are like "pieces of fallen flowers, all containing the sentiment of the world." ?

Mr. Feng Zikai published his poetic illustrations in well-known publications (such as "Literature Weekly") at that time. His performance can be regarded as the first and most praised person in Chinese illustration art. The most famous one is the "Collection of Nursing Paintings" that he painted for Master Hongyi. Now, although more than 70 years have passed, you can still buy Mr. Feng Zikai's "Nursing Painting Collection" and essay collections in various bookstores. Mr. Feng Zikai's spirit, like his paintings, can be said to be truly "enduring." Strong". ?

Illustrations have experienced the development of blackboard newspapers, prints, and poster formats after liberation, as well as the reference to international popular styles after the 1980s. With the popularization of computer technology in the mid-to-late 1990s, more use New authors who use computers to design illustrations have emerged, and most of the illustrations in major domestic popular magazines are now digital products. ?

Pingfan and Shufen: A couple who got together because of illustrations, finally embarked on the path that they must take in life, and also found their own life goals and passion for life because of illustrations. Together they have created countless popular illustration works, and their illustration combination is even jokingly called "Ping Fen Autumn Colors" on the Internet. The atmosphere, composition, light and shadow and drawing skills created in his ordinary works make people admire and admire his seriousness in his works, his management of every little detail of the pictures, and his passion and effort in painting. No regrets. Just like his name: "Ordinary", what he pursues is not fame and fortune, applause and attention, but the constant requirement for the perfection of his works, which is not affected by external judgments (peers, readers) or any rumors. He insists on Just his passion and effort in his drawings. The other one drew a storefront poster for the comic "Tokyo Love Story" by the famous Japanese cartoonist Shibamon Fumi. The name "Chen Shufen" began to attract attention in Taiwan's animation and comics industry, and was subsequently published in "New Era of Cohabitation" and " "The Wind Soars Thousands of Miles" pushed her popularity to another peak. ?

In Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and even all over China, Pingfan and Shufen's illustrations represent a high level and are also typical examples of oriental illustration art. Under their influence, more and more young people are using computers as a tool to create illustrations and open up their own sky. ?

Jimmy’s picture book: “Sometimes/I like to watch/time/one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second one second” / Second by second / second by second / second by second / second by second / passing by / I don’t care / I can’t do anything” ("1?2?3?Wooden Man")?

Faced with such words, I can no longer say all kinds of "philosophical" meaningless words. In the New Year of 2002, I don't know if it was a coincidence or not, Liaoning Education Press and Sanlian Bookstore launched Jimmy's works with great fanfare almost at the same time. In the mainland, a storm about Jimmy just kicked off. Nowadays, Jimmy’s works are everywhere from pocket books and notebooks to mobile phones, T-shirts and even movies. Jimmy has become the most fashionable topic among young white-collar workers. Every popularity has its reasons, and Jimmy’s works are no exception. Some of its elements have become deeply embedded in our lives as popular causes. Many readers have expressed their feelings about Jimmy's picture books. From the fundamental point of view of picture books, pictures are illustrations one by one. I feel that Jimmy uses illustrations to tell stories and tell you touching stories one by one. . ?

BENJAMIN’s illustrations: A representative of domestic original illustrators, his works and style have been unanimously praised by the industry, calling him a "cutting-edge". BENJAMIN is a big boy with a background in fashion design. He later gave up his high-paying job in an advertising company to devote himself entirely to comic creation. His comic works have been published in comic magazines across the country.

His works integrate computer technology and comic techniques, and are highly contagious. There are many hidden emotions in BENJAMIN's paintings. In the black and white colors, wandering among the intricate lines. His works are good at using the atmosphere of color to express emotions, and are unambiguous in the detailed depiction. This kind of rough and fine expression technique is rare among the younger generation of painters in China. He also often wrote comments and critical texts about his life and illustration art. His writing style was sharp and gorgeous, which complemented his paintings. ?

3. Illustration techniques?

Whether it is traditional brushes or computer drawing, illustration drawing is a relatively independent creative process with strong personal emotional attachment. There are many types of illustration jobs, such as children's, clothing, books, newspaper supplements, advertising, and computer games. Different types of work require different types of illustrators, and the required styles and skills are also different. Even for professional magazine illustrations, the style preferred by each publisher may not be the same. Therefore, today's illustrations are becoming more and more commercialized, and the requirements are getting higher and higher, moving towards a professional level. Unlike before, it is possible to express one's thoughts at a certain moment. ?

When drawing illustrations, it is best to practice the basic skills first, such as sketching and sketching. Sketching is to train the understanding of light, shadow and composition. ?

Sketching is to train memory, use simple strokes to quickly draw image feelings, and make your hands and brain more flexible. Then you can try to paint with different paints, such as watercolor, oil paint, colored pencils, pastels, etc., to find a coloring method that suits you. ?

Of course, you can now also use computer drawing, such as Illustrator, photoshop, painter and other drawing software. Simply put, Illustrator is a vector-based drawing software, Photoshop is a dot matrix-based drawing software, and Painter can imitate hand-drawn strokes. ?

The creative expression of illustrations can be concrete or abstract, and the degree of creative freedom is extremely high. When photography cannot capture physical images, it is the best time to use illustrations for expression. Illustrations can be divided into book illustrations, advertising illustrations and scientific illustrations according to their uses. ?

The following two illustrations are the author's entries in the "A Certain Corner of the City" proposition illustration design competition. The software used is Photoshop and Painter. To enlarge the images, please visit the "Photo Gallery" on the Centerman website. Column. ?

Postscript: Looking at fashion magazines and popular publications, what appears in front of us more are illustrations that are flamboyant and full of foreign flavor, so I really want to write about the art of illustration, and I also want to write about it. About local scope illustrators. ?

The examples in this article are just the tip of the iceberg among many illustrators. They are also listed in the order of appearance of the illustrators who left an impression on the author. They are definitely examples only. After reading their illustrations, I no longer equate them to ordinary viewing and entertainment. Apply what you have learned. Next time readers see illustration-style pages in other magazines, they will think that this is an illustration, and this is a creation that expresses a certain idea. This will realize the author's hope when writing this article. ?

Furthermore, if you can be like the author, when reading their illustrations, you will not only know the truth that there is something beyond the sky, but also be willing to put their painting style and purpose together with similar painters or works to understand and understand. Think about it, such as Cai Zhizhong and the current Zhu Deyong, Jimmy and McDull, Thomas Barwick and Jeffrey Falvimari, etc. Then, you have learned a new art, which is "illustration".

The picture is an illustration drawn by Passerby Bei