Contemporary Illustrations with a Retro Aesthetic
A course by Pedro Correa , Illustrator
"Learn to illustrate with ink, paper, and Photoshop to create a composition reminiscent of old prints "
"Learn to illustrate with ink, paper, and Photoshop to create a composition reminiscent of old prints "
It is somewhere between digital and analog illustration that artist Pedro Correa finds the ideal aesthetic for his work and perfects his compositions. His success has led him to work with big names like Showtime, Heineken, UFC, and Netflix, and he has also been sponsored by Moleskine since 2017.
In this course, learn to compose a retro illustration using paper, ink, and digital techniques in Photoshop. With Pedro's guidance, complete a series of illustration exercises by hand to explore different materials and discover digital painting and texturing processes. By the end of the course, you'll have a professional illustration ready for printing.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 13 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (82)
- 2,089 students
- 15 lessons (1h 58m)
- 13 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a retro composition combining analog and digital illustration and stylization techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Illustrators and artists who want to add character to their compositions as well as learn manual and digital creative techniques.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of illustration and Photoshop is essential for this course.
In terms of materials, you need watercolor paper, sulfite paper, India ink for pens and brushes, rulers, a light table, a scanner, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop installed.
Reviews
A course by Pedro Correa
Pedro Correa studied graphic design and now works as a freelancer for various clients around the world. His illustration style, whether analog or digital, centers around the use of India ink as well as colors and textures with a retro-effect inspired by his passion for comics.
He has worked on projects for big names such as UFC, Showtime, FX, Heineken, Tiger Beer, Netflix, Ford Motors, Sky TV, Pizza Hut, uni-ball, Sector9, Landyachtz, Rolling Stone, High Times Magazine, and The Intercept. He has been sponsored by Moleskine since 2017.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Materials and preparation
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Materials
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Hand drawing
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Digital painting and texture
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References
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U3
From digital sketch to ink
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Digital sketch creation
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Final art: ink
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Analog textures
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U4
From hand drawing to digital
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File preparation and shadows
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Digital colorization
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Digital textures
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Retouching
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U5
Preparing the file for printing
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Saving the file for printing
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Explore other color options
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FP
Final project
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Contemporary Illustrations with a Retro Aesthetic
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
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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.
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.
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fabredavid69
Excellent cours ! Style très intéressant pour laisser libre court à sa propre créativité..
Je recommande vivement !
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mahatmatattoo
Excelente curso.
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agente_komics
Excelente curso , de nuevo a lo básico pero sin dejar a un lado la tecnología
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ashkanshahrokh
PlusLooking forward to see more courses like this on Domestika, absolutely awesome. full of tips and tricks directly from the core of the industry!
binhof
Fantástico !!!
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