That summer, the weather was very hot, cicadas were noisy, there was a lot of homework, watermelons were sweet, the water was cold and the green leaves were dense. Korean illustrator oheat0 1 perfectly shows his carefree childhood through three protagonists, and every scene is cured, as if he were immersed in the original lush years.
Golden childhood is happy and exciting. Childhood is like a boat, full of sweets, toys, innocence and laughter. Chasing dreams in happiness and experiencing happiness in dreams is not the whole of life?
Which illustration in those Chinese textbooks reminds you of? As a post-80s generation, I was particularly impressed by several illustrations in Chinese textbooks in those years, such as the illustration of the mountain bearer, the illustration of us paddling, and the illustration of the tracker on the Volga River. Let's talk about my intuitive feelings when I saw these illustrations in the past.
The first is the illustration of Mountain Miners.
I still remember that when I read this text in primary school at that time, it was as painful as a mountain bearer. It is really hard and bitter to see the picture of a mountain bearer carrying heavy courage and walking up the mountain step by step. Especially looking at the winding paths and towering peaks, I can't see the end at a glance, which makes me feel how hard it is for a mountain bearer to complete a task. If you associate yourself with the need to fetch water and water vegetables after school every day, you will feel more empathy for such a mountain bearer.
Second, the illustration of "Let's paddle"
"Let's paddle" can be said to be the same memory of a generation. It is not only a moving song, but also makes people unconsciously swing back to an unforgettable melody after seeing the illustration. More importantly, through it, we understand that the flowers of the motherland live so beautifully that people feel uneasy. The language of the text is cheerful, the melody of the song is moving, and the vivid illustrations are even more attractive. If the illustration that impressed me the most in my childhood is which one, it must occupy a place.
Iii. Illustration of Tracker on the Volga River
This illustration gave me a great shock at that time. Seeing that the river is very wide, there are so many people in rags walking slowly together just to pull a boat ashore. These vague figures and the seemingly nonexistent horn sound make people feel that such a picture is too visually impactful. The first thought I saw at that time was that the life of these trackers was really hard. Such working people live too hard and feel worse than our life in the countryside. So because of this sympathy and pity, I have always been deeply impressed by this illustration.
How to draw a memoir of growth, that is, an illustration depicting various experiences and memories in the process of personal growth. This kind of illustration is usually presented by hand-drawing or digital painting. In order to create an illustration of a memoir of growth, you can follow the following steps:
1. Determine the theme: First, determine the theme or core information you want to convey through illustration. For example, you can choose childhood, family life, friendship, school life and so on as the theme.
2. Design layout: Before you start painting, you need to consider the layout of the illustrations. You can choose the layout according to the timeline, such as from left to right or from top to bottom. At the same time, you can design a scene or theme for each stage.
3. Collect materials: Collecting materials such as photos, souvenirs or letters related to your growing experience will help you to show vivid details in the form of illustrations.
4. Start to create: After preparing the materials, start to draw illustrations on the canvas. For hand-painted works, you can start with the outline of thick lines and gradually add details. For digital painting, you can choose a suitable painting software, such as Photoshop and SAI, and then use tools such as brushes and layers to create.
5. Add characters and scenes: In illustration, you can draw the main characters when you grow up, such as family, friends, teachers, etc. At the same time, it can describe various scenes, such as family gatherings, school classrooms, parks and so on. Show important moments in your growing up.
6. Add emotional elements: Adding emotional elements in illustrations, such as joy, sadness and expectation, can make the work more appealing. You can express these feelings through the expressions, actions and atmosphere at the scene.
7. Details modification: After completing the basic illustration layout and character scene, make details modification. This includes adding shadows, textures and light and shadow effects to enhance the three-dimensional sense and realism of the picture.
8. Completion and modification: After completing the details, check the whole illustration to ensure that all elements meet your expectations. If necessary, make appropriate modifications and adjustments.
Through the above steps, you can create memoir illustrations full of memories and emotions. Such works can be used not only to record personal growth, but also as souvenirs.