Illustrated Stories Using Light and Shadows
A course by Ina Hristova , Illustrator and graphic artist
Discover the basic drawing elements to build scenes filled with depth and light
Discover the basic drawing elements to build scenes filled with depth and light
If we look back in time, ancient legends and stories were what fuelled fantasy and other imaginative worlds through incredible narratives. Myths and archetypes of these stories are what inspires illustrator Ina Hristova to create her poetic images, filled with emotion and strength. She has illustrated for many children’s and youth books for a range of editorials and clients such as Faber Castell, Kirrei, El Malpensante (Colombia) and Light Magazine, among others.
In this course, Ina will talk about the potential of a graphic image. She teaches her methodical process to illustrate stories, exploring light and shadows, which are essential to master when illustrating a folk tale. Learn how to illustrate expressive gestures, how to create scenes, and create an extraordinary universe for your first illustrated book.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 29 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (122)
- 1,533 students
- 15 lessons (2h 10m)
- 29 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a sequence of 3 images, in which you’ll learn how to visually narrate a story.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For illustrators, graphic artists, designers, animation artists, and anyone interested in narrating with graphic images.
Requirements and materials
You will need basic drawing skills and know Adobe Photoshop's basic functions.
As for materials, you’ll need a computer with Photoshop or a tablet, India ink, watercolor graphites, ink, paintbrushes, markers, and paper.
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A course by Ina Hristova
Ina Hristova is an illustrator that specializes in editorial work for youth and children, book covers, TV shows, as well as her own personal projects. She is from Bulgaria, Spain, and Mexico (all the places she has lived), and studied History of Art, which undoubtedly sparked her interest in wanting to keep learning and investigating. She then studied Illustration in the Escuela Massana in Barcelona.
In 2017, Ina created the Espai Brut workshop in Barcelona, a space that’s dedicated to illustration and graphic arts. She is a member Estudio Lapis, a visual communication studio located in Xalapa, Mexico.
She has worked for clients like Museo ABC, Fundación Coca-Cola, TV3 Catalunya, Dschungel Wien Theater, and more. She has illustrated books for editorials such as Ekaré, Bambú, Planeta, and Edicions del Periscopi.
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
Take the line for a walk
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Materials
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Point
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Line
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Texture
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Stain and silhouette
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U3
Graphic illustration
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The graphic image
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Focus and blur
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Visual elements
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U4
Light and Shadows
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Space and plans
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Illumination and depth
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U5
Movement
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Animate
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End
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FP
Final project
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Digital Narrative Illustration with Light and Shadow
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a_l_wynn
Love this class! One of my favorites I've taken on Domestika. For me it feels like something fresh and different. Great teacher and explanations.
raha4mini
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mike_martin_25
...very interesting concept and ideas, really worth a look if you are interested in a new direction.
miniprints
Contenido interesante y claro en cada unidad. Muy buen curso!
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Un gran curso para abordar nuevas formas de expresión creativa sin miedo, de forma fácil, accesible y muy práctica.
Buenos recursos adicionales, consejos, y ejercicios. El proyecto integrador es una gran experiencia, y mucho de lo que he aprendido aquí sin duda podré integrarlo para desarrollar mi estilo de ilustración.
Ina es una gran maestra que comparte una perspectiva de la expresión gráfica muy liberadora. Y en definitiva tomaría un nuevo curso de ella.
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