Graphic Illustration Laboratory
A course by Weberson Santiago , Illustrator, Teacher, and Writer
Joined August 2015
Develop your own drawing style through observation and turn the blank page into a pool of ideas
Develop your own drawing style through observation and turn the blank page into a pool of ideas
Joined August 2015
An illustrator's best friend throughout the creative process is their sketchbook. So grab your sketchbook and get ready to experiment in this illustration laboratory with Weberson Santiago, a Brazilian illustrator who has worked with big-name brands like Google, Rolling Stone magazine, and the newspaper Folha de São Paulo.
In this course, discover techniques to develop your own drawing style through observation and experimentation exercises. Weberson shows you how to play with different materials and textures so you can tackle the blank page head-on and create a signature poster inspired by your daily surroundings.
And if you want to further explore the world of illustration, check out Weberson's first Domestika course Illustrated Children's Books: Create a Unique Story. Ready?
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 19 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (78)
- 1,271 students
- 15 lessons (3h 11m)
- 19 additional resources (8 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?
Design an illustrated poster inspired by what you observe in your home.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in the world of illustration, whether you're just starting out or a professional designer. This course is also great for educators looking for new creative exercises to do with their students.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge of design is needed to take this course.
The materials include A3 size paper, pencils, acrylic paint, brushes, tape, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop (if you decide to digitally edit your poster).
Reviews
A course by Weberson Santiago
Weberson Santiago knows how to combine the beauty of images with the power of words to create one-of-a-kind artwork. Weberson is a Brazilian illustrator, teacher, and writer who has published more than ten children's books and has created illustrations for major publications in his country, including Veja magazine and the newspaper Folha de São Paulo.
His illustrations have been showcased in exhibits throughout Latin America and have been featured in board games in Brazil, the United States, Asia, and Europe, where he currently lives. He also teaches courses at the School of Technology, Innovation, and Creation in Lisbon.
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 this Course?
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U2
Drawing Without Fear
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Sketchbooks: Fun and Planning
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Composition and Typography: Structuring the Image
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Observation: Building the Image
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U3
Finishing Techniques
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Pencils, Graphites and Charcoal
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Dry Ink Vs Watery Ink
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Colors and Paints
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A Thousand Textures: Acrylic Plaster
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U4
Poster: It Is Better To Mix Everything
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Draft: Loosen Your Stroke
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Chromatic Composition
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Final Colors and Strokes
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U5
Fine adjustment
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Scanning and Adjustments
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Weberson Tips
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FP
Final project
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Graphic Illustration Laboratory
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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
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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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
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
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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.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
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cfermino
Curso perfeito e cativante, ensina e inspira
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raphaverasfx
Meu prof de desenho favorito, uma pessoa explêndida, fico honrada que ter tido aula com ele.
aprendo muito com ele sempre.
Recomendo muuito, como antiga aluna presencial academicamente e online tambem ! <3
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les_lemon
Weberson is a great teacher, this is the second course of his I've done! 🎨
guszepeda
muy buen curso, lo recomiendo!
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clatorreo
Excellent course, very well explained and easy to follow, a lot of new ideas to nourish your imagination.
Of course I recommended it!!.