Illustrating Emotions through Color
A course by Gaby Zermeño , Illustrator and Concept Artist
Harness the power of color to create emotional illustrations that impact the eye as well as the heart
Harness the power of color to create emotional illustrations that impact the eye as well as the heart
Would you like to start telling stories through powerful illustrations? Learn how to create images that connect with the viewer in an emotional way, working with color professionally as an emotional tool and capturing the essence and atmosphere of your characters.
Illustrator and concept artist Gaby Zermeño specializes in transmitting emotions through her illustrations. She has worked for publishers such as Macmillan and Cambridge University Press, created illustrated projects for Netflix, Cartoon Network, and OhMyDisney, and animated projects for studios such as Anima, Mighty, Lunch Films, and Sesame Workshop.
In this course, learn how to approach the design of a piece that tells a story and transmits emotions based on colors. Establish the visual style, set design, and characters, and add a color and lighting palette that is consistent with the emotion you want to communicate for a striking result.
What will you learn in this online course?
31 lessons & 29 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (284)
- 4,691 students
- 31 lessons (6h 52m)
- 29 additional resources (12 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?
Create and scene in which you illustrate a character and its feelings, focusing on the design, use of color, and consistent lighting.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Drawing enthusiasts, concept artists, and in general, anyone interested in illustration who wants to tell stories and create emotional atmospheres with shapes, colors, and lights.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, basic drawing knowledge is required, as well as knowing how to use Adobe Photoshop.
For materials, you will need a pencil, paper, a mirror, and a computer with Photoshop installed.
Reviews
A course by Gaby Zermeño
Gaby Zermeño is a freelance illustrator and concept artist from Guadalajara (Mexico). She specializes in digital illustration and character and concept art development.
She has illustrated children's books for publishers such as Macmillan, Cambridge University Press, and Storytime Magazine, created storyboards for Netflix, and animated projects for studios like Anima, Mighty, Lunch Films, and Sesame Workshop. She has also participated in advertising illustration projects for Cartoon Network and OhMyDisney.
In addition, Gaby teaches Professional Illustration at ESCENA, an animation and digital art school in Mexico.
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
Preparing the set
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Let's talk about color
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Image narrative
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Designing from scratch with basic shapes 1
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Designing from scratch with basic shapes 2
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Narrating from the grays 1
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Narrating from the Grays 2
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U3
Action!
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Introducing the set 1
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Introducing set 2
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The look of the characters 1
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The look of the characters 2
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The look of the characters 3
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The expressiveness of the characters 1
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The expressiveness of the characters 2
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Application of tonal values 1
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Application of tonal values 2
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Let's add color to our illustration 1
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Let's add the color to our illustration 2
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Let's add the color to our illustration 3
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Let's add the color to our illustration 4
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Let's add the color to our illustration 5
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Let's add the color to our illustration 6
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U4
The final touch
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The dramatic touch 1
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The dramatic touch 2
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Final Photoshop tricks 1
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Final Photoshop Tips 2
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Final Photoshop Tricks 3
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File export and presentation 1
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File Export and Presentation 2
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FP
Final project
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Illustrating Emotions through Color
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edeeringo
Me gustó la manera en la que Gaby explica este curso. Es sencillo y entendible y sin duda me ha ayudado a mejorar mis conocimientos así como mi técnica para la ilustración digital.
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moncheshita
Es un muy buen curso para establecer las bases para una correcta ilustración, no profundiza mucho en los temas pero es agradable aprender con esta maestra y seguir sus trucos y pasos, personalmente lo recomiendo para principiantes, aunque si eres alguien de un nivel medio no está mal para tomar inspiración o repasar las bases. En resumen, el curso es bueno y cómodo.
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soule.a
Muy bien explicado si no tenes idea, yo pensé que era otra cosa, pero igual muy bueno
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danfegamon
Me encantó lo bien que explicó todo
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bozenkasobczyk1999
Świetny kurs polecam, każdemu.
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