Surrealistic Fineliner Illustration

Discover a new fantastic reality and learn how to create unpredictable drawings with an artisanal approach

• Introduction
• Preparation
• Growth Season Has Started
• Post-production
• Final project

A fish smoking a pipe, a leopard violin, a flying teapot, a banana canoe…they may seem like combinations of random words, but they’re actually the concept behind some of Redmer Hoekstra’s surreal illustrations. The Dutch artist’s method involves associating seemingly distant concepts to create works that defy your expectations and bring a smile to your face.

In this course, learn the techniques Redmer uses for drawing with fineliners, paying attention to the aspects that make a drawing lifelike. Discover a series of associative thinking exercises that will help you design and create a surreal drawing.

• Introduction
• Influences
• What Will We Do in This Course?
• Materials and Tips
• Hatching
• Light and Dark
• Drawing Textures
• When Ctrl+Z Is Not An Option
• Planting the Seeds
• Weeding and Watering
• Giving All Your Attention to the Right Plant
• Bloom and Pollinate
• Watching It Bear Fruit to Harvest
• Leaving the Nest
• Hiding and Flying
• Surrealistic Fineliner Drawing Techniques