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    Isometric Map Illustration: Capture a City's Vibrancy

    A course by Jess WilsonIllustrator, Printmaker, and Creative Director

    Isometric Map Illustration: Capture a City's Vibrancy

    Have you ever wished you could relive your favorite holiday? It’s a skill illustrator and printmaker Jess Wilson has made possible through the creation of highly-detailed isometric maps. Her work captures some of the most famous cities in the world in 3D and are designed to help you remember a place you love.

    In this course, Jess shares how to bring a city to life through illustration. Explore the tools you need to not only draw a place which is close to your heart, but to capture its personality and atmosphere in map-form through intricate shapes and energetic brush strokes.

    What will you learn in this online course?

    13 lessons & 23 downloads

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    What's included in this course?

    Start by getting to know Jess and the influences which have shaped her creatively during her 10 years as an illustrator.

    Delve into the essentials of map-making and how to find inspiration to create one in your own style. Hear Jess’ tips on choosing your drawing materials before deciding on a location for your map and plotting out its attractions.

    Now it’s time to turn your ideas into illustrations. Learn how to design building roughs and place them on Google Maps. Create text and space fillers, choose your color palette, and put the finishing touches to your creation.

    Jess shares her expertise when it comes to printing and framing your map professionally. Wrap up the course by hearing Jess’ advice on how best to share your work on social media or with the art community.

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    What is this course's project?

    Create a detailed isometric map using editing software like Photoshop.

    Isometric Map Illustration: Capture a City's Vibrancy

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    Who is this online course for?

    This course is for anyone interested in drawing isometric maps or learning new digital drawing techniques.

    Requirements and materials

    No previous experience is necessary.

    You just need access to a computer with digital drawing software.

    Isometric Map Illustration: Capture a City's Vibrancy

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    • busrayildiz1990
      1 month ago

      It's beneficial.

    • lint_atenea
      2 months ago

      This course is great! Highly recommend. The principles taught can also be used to create interior illustrations. So many possibilities :) Thanks

    • leca_peixoto
      4 months ago

      Muito bom, me ajudou a melhorar meus mapas !

    • rayofthesun
      1 year ago

      Very nice course! Thank you.

    • bgodoy
      1 year ago

      Buen curso!

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    Jess Wilson

    Jess Wilson

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    Illustrator, Printmaker, and Creative Director

    Joined September 2020

    Jess Wilson is a London-based illustrator and printmaker who has over ten years of experience in creating commercial illustration and personal screen prints. From a young age, she was encouraged to develop her drawing skills and eventually went on to study graphic design at university, where she discovered a newfound passion for screen printing.

    Jess is currently Creative Director of Jealous, a contemporary gallery and Fine Art ScreenPrint studio in East London where her work is sold. She has also worked for major international brands such as Nike, Nokia, and Coca-Cola, and has developed map illustrations for Lululemon and Nhow. Her most recent work was featured on a billboard in Central London for Vape.

    Content

    • U1

      Introduction

      • About Me
      • Influences
    • U2

      Preparation for Map Making

      • What Is a Map?
      • Materials
      • Choosing a Location and Mapping It
    • U3

      Producing Your Map

      • Isometric Drawing: Creating Building Roughs 1
      • Isometric Drawing: Creating Building Roughs 2
      • Placing the Isometric Drawing on the Google Map
      • Adding Text: Creating the Roads and Underground Signs
      • Adding Space Fillers
      • Colour Palette and Tidying Up Your Work
    • U4

      Final Touches and Promoting Your Work

      • How to Print the Map and Frame It
      • How to Share Your Work
    • FP

      Final project

      • Isometric Map Illustration: Capture a City's Vibrancy

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