Conceptual Illustration: Big Ideas in a Single Image
A course by Lennart Gäbel , Conceptual Illustrator
Discover how to generate powerful ideas and translate them into compelling illustrations that attract your dream clients
Discover how to generate powerful ideas and translate them into compelling illustrations that attract your dream clients
No one thinks like you. That is what makes you, and the work you create, totally unique. Conceptual illustrator Lennart Gäbel uses the power of symbols to make impactful illustrations. He’s worked for many clients, including Huffington Post, Volkswagen, and Playboy, and won Germany’s Cover of the Year in 2018 for his collaboration with Der Spiegel
In this course, he shows you how to elevate your artwork and tell a story with a single image. Discover what makes a bold and compelling illustration as well as how to improve your conceptual skills and land your dream clients. Are you ready to bring your ideas to life and share them with the world?
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 17 downloads
- 95% positive reviews (81)
- 1,840 students
- 16 lessons (3h 59m)
- 17 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 Photoshop
Affinity DesignerWhat is this course's project?
Create a bold image that tells a story, with potential to go viral, using a combination of both analogue and digital tools.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in creating powerful images that have a message behind them.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required but basic knowledge of Photoshop is useful.
In terms of materials, you will need a sketchbook, and a pen or pencil.
For working digitally, you will need a computer, and a drawing tablet or an iPad with access to Photoshop. If you prefer to work with analogue materials, you will need brushes and paints.
Reviews
A course by Lennart Gäbel
Lennart Gäbel is a conceptual illustrator from Germany. After studying economics at university he took a job in marketing but his strong interest in drawing and creativity prevailed and he quit his job to study illustration at the Willem de Kooning Art Academy in Rotterdam. An exchange program took him to the School of Visual Art in New York City and this is where Lennart truly discovered his style.
His illustration of Donald Trump, which he shared on Facebook prior to the 2016 US election, was shared globally in newspapers, blogs and in demonstration imagery. Since then he’s worked for numerous clients including Playboy, Huffington Post, Volkswagen, and Der Spiegel. One of his covers for Der Spiegel also saw him win Germany’s Cover of the Year in 2018.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Basics and Formulating the Concept
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The Power of Symbols
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The Importance of Topic
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Brainstorming Ideas and Thumbnails Sketching 1
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Brainstorming Ideas and Thumbnails Sketching 2
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Drawing Three Idea Sketches on Paper
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U3
Digitizing Your Sketch and Forming It into Art
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Detailed Digital Drawing 1
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Detailed Digital Drawing 2
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Detailed Digital Drawing 3
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Creating the Vector Lines
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Adding Color and Color Theory 1
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Adding Color and Color Theory 2
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Adding Color and Color Theory 3
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U4
Becoming a Professional Artist
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Showing Your Work
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Making a Living from Illustration
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FP
Final project
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Big Ideas in a Single Image
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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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cs_nambanjin
Extraordinário!!! Muito bom!
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tinolemos
Ótimo curso! Lennart compartilha seu processo criativo de forma generosa, nos passando conhecimento técnico sobre vetorização e metáfora visual. Recomendo!
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feliciano012
Coming form a pixel based illustration background, this course served as a good introduction to graphic design illustration using vectors. In addition, the the concepts shared regarding messaging, editorializing and symbology were well received. The instructor is well informed and engaging.
serenadezio
La cosa più importante di questo corso era infondere fiducia al di là dei propri mezzi tecnici e insegnare bene il concetto di metafora visiva e simbologia e Lennart ci è riuscito alla grande! Sicuramente consigliato :)
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aidpol
PlusInteresting but wished there were more details on his use of Affinity Software.