Pictorial Portraits Using Digital Techniques
A course by Alex de Marcos García , Illustrator
Learn how to use Photoshop to create illustrations using pixels as brushstrokes
Learn how to use Photoshop to create illustrations using pixels as brushstrokes
Making portraits with striking colors, settings, and finishes, combining painting and digital techniques is one of the specialties of Alex de Marcos, an illustrator from Madrid who has been making his way onto the Spanish art scene. His works can be found in all areas of illustration, from children's books, through the biography of Kurt Cobain and stickers for Instagram, to advertising for Coca-Cola, Nike, and Bombay, among other renowned brands.
In this course, Alex teaches you step by step how to make a digital illustration in Adobe Photoshop achieving a pictorial and organic finish. Learn how to use color, create amazing environments, and give texture to your composition, making the technique your personal brand. Alex will also provide a number of digital resources and give valuable tips on how to succeed on Instagram.
What will you learn in this online course?
23 lessons & 64 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (700)
- 10,078 students
- 23 lessons (3h 45m)
- 64 additional resources (44 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Make an illustrated portrait in Photoshop, combining powerful colors, an eye-catching environment, and a unique hand-painted finish.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who is interested in digital illustration and wants to do the process, step by step, from the sketch to the final finishes, with the aim of surprising by applying a unique painting technique.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is needed.
As for the materials, you must have a computer with Photoshop installed and a graphics tablet or iPad —Alex will show you a way to turn your iPad into a graphic drawing tablet—.
Reviews
A course by Alex de Marcos García
Madrid-born artist Alex de Marcos has dedicated himself for over 10 years to illustrating pieces for all areas of illustration, from creations for the publishing market to advertising pieces for agencies in different countries. His works have been printed in children's books, Kurt Cobain's biography, stickers for Instagram, advertising for Coca-cola, Nike, Fnac, Bombay, and many other renowned brands.
He has painted paintings for film decoration such as the Spanish film Get Her... If You Can and murals for Mercedes Fashion Week and the Madrid City Hall. He has been recognized internationally with different awards, including Silver in the illustration category at ADCI (Italy).
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What Will We Do in the Course?
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U2
What We Need to Know and Have
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About Adobe Photoshop
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Color Theory
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References and Documentation
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U3
Let's Do It
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Composition and Collage Sketch
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Sketch to Line: Shadow Map 1
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Sketch to Line: Shadow Map 2
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Sketch to Line: Shadow Map 3
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Sketch to Line: Shadow Map 4
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Line sketch: shadow map 5
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Color Palette and First Brush Strokes 1
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Color Palette and First Brush Strokes 2
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Color Palette and First Brush Strokes 3
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Color Palette and First Brush Strokes 4
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Fashion and Clothing 1
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Fashion and Clothing 2
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U4
Digital Plasticity
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Plasticity
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Export and Succeed
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See You on Instagram
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Start Being an Illustrator
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Bonus Track
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FP
Final project
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Pictorial Portraits Using Digital Techniques
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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joseantonio_n
Es un curso muy didáctico.
100 % Recomendable.
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carr_beherens
¡El curso fue una experiencia excelente! Muy dinámico y entretenido, con contenido claro. Además, fue fácil de seguir y completar sin complicaciones.
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xaarkanx
Excelente curso, mejora tu ilustración garantizado :)
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ing_fajardo89
me encanta este curso de los mejores que he visto en domestika!
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ladyrilke
es un genio, me encanto, uno de mis cursos preferidos. muchisimos recursos!!!
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