5 Secrets of Illustrating BACKGROUNDS

It’s time for another Art Investigations video!! We’re diving deep into the world of Background Design and exploring what makes a background further our storytelling. I’ll be analyzing the interior studies from my 100 Scene Studies Challenge, and applying what I learn to create a gouache post office for the Meraki Meadow. So let’s grab our detective caps and paint palettes, and get to art! Background Tips Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPGEdYwmxoolr1nieXdbeqR6RBCtIkGsk Interior Scene Studies Video: https://youtu.be/OhzeIQsKHUY Fancy Schmancy New Website: https://www.allisonaletha.com SOCIALS AND SHOP: Online Shop: https://www.allisonaletha.com/shop Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/allisonaletha Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AllisonAletha Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/allisonaletha/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllisonAlethaIllustrations/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonalethaillustrations/ Business Inquiries: allison@allisonaletha.com SUPPLIES USED: Today’s Cozy Candle is DRAGONBORN!! https://mythologiecandles.com/products/dragonborn?_pos=1&_sid=49c5f45cb&_ss=r&ref=cWY9DpMLHY-8gc Winsor and Newton Gouache https://amzn.to/3JOfeDY ETCHR brushes: https://amzn.to/3jeMM4G Arches’ Cold Press Paper https://amzn.to/3KsQvDA Altenew Watercolor Brushes https://altenew.com/products/artists-watercolor-brushes-round Faber Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils https://amzn.to/36XbPnf As part of the Amazon Affiliate Program, I may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, or link to any products or services from this website. 0:00 Intro 1:19 HEIRARCHY 5:47 SHAPE LANGUAGE 8:38 Making each prop MEAN SOMETHING 12:30 COLOR COHESION 14:47 KNOW YOUR MATERIALS 16:52 BONUS TIP 17:50 Explanation and Example of Tips in Illustration Sound effects from Zapsplat Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/backbay-lounge License code: IUSHIOCO4VVXJN8A