Isometric Map Illustration: Capture a City's Vibrancy
A course by Jess Wilson , Illustrator, Printmaker, and Creative Director
Joined September 2020
Learn how to create a colourful detailed map to express the energy of a city
Learn how to create a colourful detailed map to express the energy of a city
Joined September 2020
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
- 100% positive reviews (117)
- 3,623 students
- 13 lessons (1h 45m)
- 23 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a detailed isometric map using editing software like Photoshop.
Projects by course students
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.
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A course by Jess Wilson
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
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation for Map Making
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What Is a Map?
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Materials
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Choosing a Location and Mapping It
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U3
Producing Your Map
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Isometric Drawing: Creating Building Roughs 1
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Isometric Drawing: Creating Building Roughs 2
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Placing the Isometric Drawing on the Google Map
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Adding Text: Creating the Roads and Underground Signs
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Adding Space Fillers
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Colour Palette and Tidying Up Your Work
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U4
Final Touches and Promoting Your Work
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How to Print the Map and Frame It
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How to Share Your Work
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FP
Final project
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Isometric Map Illustration: Capture a City's Vibrancy
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maura.bozeman
Very helpful and specific steps to make a cool map!
martagudoquilez
Muy práctico y buen gusto
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berubyvinami
So much goes behind a map and you make it so simple to follow. Thanks for the amazingly informative course and helpful resources.
julianarosas_
A wonderful course. Very well explained step by step.
lupires13
Um curso excelente! Vale a pena!
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