Illustration and Digital Collage for Children's Stories
A course by Ana Matsusaki , Graphic Artist
Learn to illustrate a classic story by combining handmade elements and textures with a digital collage
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.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 27 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (106)
- 1,940 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
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat 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
A course by Ana Matsusaki
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
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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
Research and sketches
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Tools
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Planting the seed
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Seeking the giant
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U3
Production of elements and textures
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Stamps
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Cut paper
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Ink and pencil
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Texture library
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U4
Composition of the final illustration
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Color study
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Finishing the image
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Finishing touches
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Presenting your work
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FP
Final project
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Illustration and Digital Collage for Children's Stories
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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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.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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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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Certificates
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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.
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Connect with a global creative community
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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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clarapinilla
Me ha encantado el curso de Ana! Tiene una forma maravillosa de introducirte de manera sencilla a un mundo mágico.
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yvonne
An sich ganz gut, der Kurs, aber leider wurde nicht so genau kommuniziert, dass es NUR für Photoshop (und nicht zB auch Procreate) geeignet ist. Die englischen Übersetzungen der portugiesischen Kursanleitung waren auch sehr schlecht und teilweise komplett unverständlich und falsch - lasst da bitte einen menschlichen Übersetzer ran statt KI :( Ansonsten ist der Kurs für niemanden zu empfehlen, der kein Portugiesisch kann.
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laura_hickman
I thoroughly enjoyed this course, thanks Ana!
starinyourlife
Collage is my favorite technique. Love seeing new methods.
pegorart
Un corso molto interessante :)
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