Do you want to perfect your storytelling?

Are you looking for new ways to highlight the emotion that your artwork evokes?

Illustrator Anna Sokolova is a pro at it.

Ink Drawing of an Enchanting Deer

For over 10 years, she has been creating inky illustrations for clients like Netflix and Maison Margiela.

Now, shes sharing her expertise in a class on our e-learning platform,My Modern Met Academy.

Her online course is calledAnimal Portraits in Colored Inks: Tell a Visual Story That Conveys Emotion.

Ink Drawing of an Enchanting Deer

In it, youll explore ways to add emotion and personality to your artwork by using colored inks.

Creating an expressive illustration that tells a story and conveys emotion can be so challenging!Sokolova says.

Shell begin by going over the inspiration that she looks to when crafting her own work.

Ink Drawing of an Enchanting Deer

Youll even get a peek into the books that ignite her creativity.

After the planning is out of the way, Sokolova starts to paint.

Enroll inAnimal Portraits in Colored Inks: Tell a Visual Story That Conveys EmotiononMy Modern Met Academytoday.

Looking at an Art Book

When youre done, check out more of ourillustration coursesthat are sure to spark your creativity.

One lesson includes finding inspiration.

Sokolova also goes into technique, including how to create thumbnails and establish a color palette.

Sketching Thumbnails

After the planning is out of the way, Sokolova starts to paint.

Establishing a Color Palette

Ink Drawing of an Enchanting Deer

Ink Drawing of an Enchanting Deer

Ink Drawing of an Enchanting Deer