Illustration and Digital Collage for Children's Stories

A course by Ana Matsusaki , Graphic Artist

Graphic Artist. Curitiba, Brazil.
Joined August 2020

Learn to illustrate a classic story by combining handmade elements and textures with a digital collage

100% positive reviews (104)
1,872 students
Audio: Portuguese
Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to illustrate a classic story by combining handmade elements and textures with a digital collage

The world of illustration is much like a children's story, requiring an adventure through a weird and wonderful land filled with possibilities. And who better to guide you on this journey than graphic artist Ana Matsusaki, author of the Portuguese-language book "A colecionadora de cabeças"?

In this course, learn to illustrate children's stories using a mixture of freehand drawing and digital collaging in Photoshop. Just like in Jack and the Beanstalk, Ana plants the seed of creativity helping you build fantastical worlds as if straight from a dream.

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What will you learn in this online course?

14 lessons & 27 downloads

What will we do in the course
4 minutes, 9 seconds
Tools
5 minutes, 24 seconds
Planting the seed
10 minutes, 17 seconds
Seeking the giant
8 minutes, 49 seconds
Stamps
11 minutes, 34 seconds
Cut paper
7 minutes, 34 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (104)
  • 1,872 students
  • 14 lessons (2h 3m)
  • 27 additional resources (6 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

What is this course's project?

Using a classic children's story as your reference, combine manual drawing techniques and digital collaging in Photoshop to create a sequence of three illustrations.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Artists, illustrators, designers, and anyone interesting in exploring new techniques for creating original textures and finishes.

Requirements and materials

Some basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and drawing skills are required for this course.

In terms of materials, you need both black and white paper, tracing paper, EVA foam, scissors, tweezers, ink and an ink pad, a paintbrush, and a graphite pencil, as well as a computer with access to Adobe Photoshop.


Reviews

1,872 Students
104 Reviews
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Ana Matsusaki

A course by Ana Matsusaki

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Graphic Artist

Graphic artist Ana Matsusaki has been fascinated by the world of images and words from a very young age. She received a degree in graphic design from Belas Artes in São Paulo and in 2015 she decided to combine her two passions opening her own studio where she dedicates herself full-time to illustration and design.

She is the author of the children's book "A Colecionadora de Cabeças", published in 2020, and her work has also appeared on clothes, wallpaper, murals, and artesanal pieces. She has also collaborated with big names such as Globo, FGTD, and the publishing house Abril.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
    • What will we do in the course
  • U2

    Research and sketches

    • Tools
    • Planting the seed
    • Seeking the giant
  • U3

    Production of elements and textures

    • Stamps
    • Cut paper
    • Ink and pencil
    • Texture library
  • U4

    Composition of the final illustration

    • Color study
    • Finishing the image
    • Finishing touches
    • Presenting your work
  • FP

    Final project

    • Illustration and Digital Collage for Children's Stories

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

  • Learn from the best professionals

    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

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  • Get front-row seats

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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.

  • Connect with a global creative community

    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

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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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Illustration and Digital Collage for Children's Stories. Illustration course by Ana Matsusaki

Illustration and Digital Collage for Children's Stories

A course by Ana Matsusaki
Graphic Artist. Curitiba, Brazil.
Joined August 2020
  • 100% positive reviews (104)
  • 1,872 students