Illustrated Portraits in Art Nouveau Style
A course by Celeste Vargas Hoshi , Illustrator and Visual Artist
Joined July 2020
Create a digital illustration in Photoshop based on a photograph, experimenting with a current and customized version of modernism
Create a digital illustration in Photoshop based on a photograph, experimenting with a current and customized version of modernism
Joined July 2020
Learn to create powerful Art Nouveau portraits that exude the essence of your subject and stand out from the crowd. Illustrator and visual artist Celeste Vargas shares the secrets to creating modernist digital illustrations with Photoshop. Known for her work in the publishing sector, Celeste has done illustrations for Estruendomudo, Crisol, Grupo SM, and Lía Books.
In this course, she shows you how to do a full body Art Nouveau-style portrait of someone very special to you. Using the reference photo of your choice, learn to illustrate the essence of modernism in Photoshop with classic visual elements, and see how to perfectly capture the characteristic features of your model in one striking image full of meaning.
What will you learn in this online course?
32 lessons & 23 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (71)
- 2,584 students
- 32 lessons (7h 0m)
- 23 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- 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?
Do a full body Art Nouveau-style portrait from a photo of someone who means a lot to you.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in learning to illustrate in the Art Nouveau style, whether a professional or just starting out.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Photoshop is essential for this course.
You also need a graphics tablet, a pen, and paper.
Reviews
A course by Celeste Vargas Hoshi
Celeste Vargas is an illustrator with extensive experience in the editorial field. She has worked with renowned publishers like SM, Editorial Xilófono, and Estruendomudo, with which she published her last book Los Juguetes Perdidos de Hans Christian Andersen (The Lost Toys of Hans Christian Andersen).
She currently specializes in Art Nouveau and has introduced the style into her pieces with great mastery. The Nikkei people, feminism, and LGBTQI+ rights are all recurring themes in her work. Some of her pieces such as contemporary drawings, prints, and an art book have been exhibited in Peru, Mexico, and Japan
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
Understand the Graphic Essence of Art Nouveau
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Introduction to Art Nouveau Graphics
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Draw Nature
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Strokes of Folds and Tunics
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Poses and Movement
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Scrolls, Hair and Frames
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U3
Prepare the Foundations of Our Project
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Brainstorming
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Color Palette
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Mood Board
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Choose the Photo
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U4
Let's Do It
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Adjust the Work Canvas
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Sketch and Start of Our Project
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Factions 1
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Factions 2
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Factions 3
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Factions 4
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Factions 5
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Factions 6
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Shading and Details 1
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Shading and Details 2
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Shading and Details 3
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Shading and Details 4
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Shading and Details 5
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Shading and Details 6
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Shading and Details 7
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Shading and Details 8
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Additional Effects and Final Finishes 1
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Additional Effects and Final Finishes 2
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Additional Effects and Final Finishes 3
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Additional Effects and Final Finishes 4
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FP
Final project
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Illustrated Portraits in Art Nouveau Style
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sieberha
I think the course is very well designed and easy to understand and the presentation was easy to follow. I haven't finished it yet, but watch the whole course beforehand. I cannot wait to get started.
luiselc16
Muy buen curso. Totalmente recomendado. La profesora es muy detallista y su explicación y ejemplos facilitan el desarrollo del trabajo
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lyaferrer
Pluscomo siempre, la presentación y la metodología impecables. estoy disfrutando mucho este curso. lo recomiendo ampliamente
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flgregorios
Art nouveau is one of my favorite movements. I was happy to find a very focused project to complete with this lense. Celeste gives us a simple and easy way to understand important concepts and theories in the movement.