Editorial Illustration for Magazines
A course by Emma Hanquist , Illustrator
Learn how to use illustration as a communication tool to creatively enhance a text
Learn how to use illustration as a communication tool to creatively enhance a text
Finding your illustration specialty can be as challenging—and as rewarding—as finding your voice and style. Swedish designer Emma Hanquist has found hers in Editorial Illustration, a branch that revolves around creating idea-driven illustrations that complement and enhance a written piece. Through it, she has worked for every major news outlet and magazine in Sweden, as well as companies like Spotify and Airbnb.
In this course, Emma shows you ways to come up with illustration ideas by creating an efficient way to find inspiration and guides you through the process of creating an editorial illustration for a magazine, from the sketch to the presentation.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 10 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (308)
- 6,634 students
- 15 lessons (2h 13m)
- 10 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a finished editorial illustration with a clear idea, that is adaptable to a magazine layout.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
People interested in illustration, who are either just starting out or professional illustrators looking to broaden their field into editorial illustration.
Requirements and materials
You will need basic sketching skills, either analog or digital. If you choose to work digitally, you’ll need a graphics tablet and, if you draw, a scanner. You will also need a computer with Adobe Photoshop installed.
Reviews
A course by Emma Hanquist
Emma Hanquist is a Swedish freelance illustrator with over ten years' experience in the field. She has worked in different areas of illustration, such as advertising, animation and, for the most part, editorial illustration.
Throughout the years, Emma has worked with several clients, including pretty much every magazine and newspaper in Sweden, as well as companies like Spotify, Airbnb, and the Boston Globe Magazine.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Introduction
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Influences
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What Will We Do in This Course?
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U2
Preparation
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Working With a Text
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Words and Associations
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Reference Images Search
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U3
Project
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Sketches 1
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Sketches 2
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Characters
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Construction of the Final Image 1
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Construction of the Final Image 2
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Shades of Grey and Details
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Applying Color
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U4
Bonus
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Colour Variations (Setting a Different Mood)
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Page Mockup
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FP
Final project
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Editorial Illustration for Magazines
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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.
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sascha.nabrotzky
PlusI can also recommend this course; it opened my eyes in many areas and I was able to learn a lot.
belscotti
Me encantó el curso!
Siento que trasmite toda la pasión que tiene por su profesión, cosa que te da mas gana de indagar en el área de la ilustracion editorial.
Espero compartir pronto mi trabajo final.
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cinthia.james
This was a great course. Simple structure that built up with each section allowing for learning and project set up. I'm happy that this course inspired a piece that I can add to my portfolio.
crop_w
e ha orientado mucho, es un éxito su explicación
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xmariusx99
best coursE!