Art Deco Style for Digital Illustration
A course by Mads Berg , Illustrator
Joined September 2020
Create elegant artwork in Illustrator using dynamic compositions and minimalist color palettes
Art deco is a decorative art that is still revisited in many kinds of visual arts. The style–characterized by simplified geometric shapes combined with ornate and organic elements–still appeals to a wide audience today. Illustrator Mads Berg is renowned for his contemporary art deco illustrations, merging Nordic simplicity with the iconic decorative art style.
In this course, Mads Berg shows you his entire illustration process for creating a commercial poster in art deco style. Learn about the history and relevance of the art style to seamlessly fuse it into your digital illustrations. Create unique, elegant artwork that is ready to present to a client.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 13 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (478)
- 13,181 students
- 16 lessons (2h 23m)
- 13 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
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Adobe IllustratorWhat is this course's project?
Create illustrated artwork that includes custom typography and art deco ornaments.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who would like to learn about art deco illustration and its relevance in contemporary advertising.
Requirements and materials
Basic drawing skills and some experience with Adobe Illustrator are recommended.
You will also need a computer with Adobe Illustrator, a pencil, and some paper.
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Mads Berg
A course by Mads Berg
Mads Berg is a Danish illustrator with twenty years of experience in creating commercial illustrations. After studying at the Academy of Art and Design in Copenhagen, he started his illustrating career as a character designer and concept artist for a games studio. He set up his own studio in 2000 specialized in creating posters, brand illustrations, key visuals, editorial illustrations, cover art, and murals.
Mads has illustrated for clients such as Coca-Cola, Orangina, San Diego Zoo, Lego, Monocle, and Wired. His illustrations have been exhibited internationally and celebrated with awards such as "Best Danish Children's Comic" prize in 2010 and the Danish Design Prize in 2009. He also lectures at his former art school, the Academy of Art and Design in Copenhagen.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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What Will We Do in This Course?
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U2
The Initial Steps
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What Is Art Deco?
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Briefing and Client’s Conversation
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First Draft
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Final Draft
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U3
Applying Colour
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Setting Up and Working with Colours
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Bringing Your Composition into Illustrator
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Working with Layers and Groups
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Working with Colour and Gradients
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U4
Taking It To the Next Level
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Adding Texture to the Image
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Art Deco Typography
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Art Deco Ornaments 1
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Art Deco Ornaments 2
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Final Touches, Formats and Conversion
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FP
Final project
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Art Deco Style for Digital Illustration
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acho que o Mads Berg é realmente uma ótima inspiração e tem um trabalho muito refinado, o que se mostra na sua forma de ensinar no curso
I didn’t find many extra materials or downloads, so it felt like a lot of information I already either have, or could have easily learned by checking out a few library books. I like the artist and his way of explaining things but the class is not set up to make something more in your own style. He gives great advice as a professional artist but I felt there could have been more “oomph” to the class overall. More so for a beginner, maybe.
super dope couse 👌
Me ha encantado, me dió ideas para el color y la composición que me gustarón muchísomo. GRACIAS!!
Excellent course, really easy to follow and full of valuable content!