Narrative Illustration: Tell a Story without Words
A course by Enrique Torralba , Illustrator Specializing in Children’s and Young Adult Literature
Joined January 2019
Discover the power of visual narratives by creating images filled with meaning and detail
Discover the power of visual narratives by creating images filled with meaning and detail
Joined January 2019
A visual narrative is one that is voiced so loud and clear it needs no words. This is the definition according to Enrique Torralba, an illustrator specializing in children's and young adult literature who has worked with publishers like SM, Alfaguara, and Edelvives. Join Enrique and create illustrations steeped in narrative detail.
In this course, learn how to structure a short story in concise images expressing concepts through visual metaphors. Use the techniques you learn to create new worlds and illustrate situations with powerful narrative force.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 25 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (210)
- 4,623 students
- 15 lessons (2h 31m)
- 25 additional resources (14 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
What is this course's project?
Create a short narrative sequence in an illustrated fold-out format following each step of the creative process from concept to finished project.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in fictional narrative illustration.
Requirements and materials
You only need basic notions of drawing and to be willing to explore subjects you're unfamiliar with.
The materials include Post-it notes, dual-colored pencils, HB pencils, parchment paper, scissors, tape, and thick card stock. You may also need some extra materials depending on the design of your final project. If you decide to follow the teacher's method, you also need gouache paint in different colors and both flat and round brushes.
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A course by Enrique Torralba
Enrique Torralba is an illustrator specializing in children's and young adult literature who has worked with publishers like SM, Santillana, Alfaguara, Edelvives, and the Kabbalah International Center in Los Angeles.
He has been selected to represent Mexico twice alongside other Mexican illustrators at the Salón del libro in Paris (2009) and the Salón del libro in Quebec (2010). He is also a founding member of Ilustradero and the Mexican Illustrators' Association.
Content
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U1
The Beginning Of the Road
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Presentation
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Those Who Marked My Path
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What Will We Do In This Course?
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U2
The Creative Adventure
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Materials
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Narrative In Silence: Get Down to Earth, Get Your Feet Wet, But All in Silence
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Release Your Hand and Heat the Information
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U3
Silent Narrative: Foreshortenings and Hidden Treasures
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The Trigger: Looking For the Best Pretext
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Narrative In Form: Structured Discourse
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The Potentiated Narrative: How to Hide the Treasure?
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U4
The End of the Road and Its Forks
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Sketch and Process: Traveling Companions to the End of the Adventure
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The Gouache: What the Recipe Says Of the Ingredients and Seasoning 1
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The Gouache: What the Recipe Says Of the Ingredients and Seasoning 2
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The Final Touch: The Illustrated Plating 1
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The Final Touch: The Illustrated Plating 2
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The Illustrated Foldable: The Treasure Chest Opens Before Our Eyes
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FP
Final project
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Narrative Illustration: Tell a Story without Words
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noemimoune
Super cours, merci !
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gawai1983
Great course!
elrojovuela
Es un arte, sobre todo para quienes buscan ir lateral, fuera, lejos de la palabra escrita. Gracias
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maiel
Me encanto! solo me quede con ganas de ver como pintabas el rostro del personaje
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javiermartinezsancho
Tengo realizada solo la primera lección. El curso tiene muy buena pinta.
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