Layered Illustration with Felt
A course by Naíma Almeida , Visual Artist
Create three-dimensional artwork with layers of felt based on a vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator
Create three-dimensional artwork with layers of felt based on a vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator
Combining the geometric simplicity of design with an explosion of color characteristic of Latin American pop art is one of Naíma Almeida's specialities. As the winner of various internationalawards such as a D&AD Award and a Clio Award, this Brazilian visual artist has produced pieces for names like Carolina Herrera, Adobe, and Instagram.
In this course, learn to transform a digital illustration into a handmade three-dimensional piece of art using felt. Naíma teaches you to create a digital design in Adobe Illustrator and how to cut and layer felt elements to achieve a unique sense of depth.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 12 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (62)
- 1,285 students
- 14 lessons (2h 4m)
- 12 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
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- Level: Beginner
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Recommended software for this course
Adobe IllustratorWhat is this course's project?
Create a vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator and then work on making your handmade piece with felt layering.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Designers, illustrators, and anyone interested in flat illustration who wants to bring their creations into the physical world.
Requirements and materials
Basic notions of Adobe Illustrator are necessary for this course.
As for materials, you need a computer with access to this software, some felt, glue, paintbrushes, a cutter, a cutting board, some scissors, a ruler, sewing pins, a printer, pvc foam board, and some sheets of paper.
Reviews
A course by Naíma Almeida
Naíma is a Brazilian visual artist with a background in graphic design. After working in different agencies and offices, she began to dedicate herself to personal projects which allowed her to experiment with unconventional materials as well as combine manual and digital creative processes.
She has produced pieces for big names like Instagram, Carolina Herrera, The Washington Post, and Natura, among others. Her work has received international acclaim with awards from D&AD (London), Clio (New York), Ibero-American Design Biennial (Madrid), and Latin America Design Award (Peru).
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Creating the illustration
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References and mood board
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Illustration and stylization
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Montage and visual composition
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Defining the color palette
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Organization of layers
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Preparing templates for printing
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U3
From illustration to felt
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Materials
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Cutting
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Mounting
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Collage
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U4
Finalization and other possibilities
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Part completion
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Other materials using this same technique
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FP
Final project
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Layered Illustration with Felt
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dhorta3
PlusMuy didáctico y buena actitud.
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ruizc2010
Maravillosa enseñanza y profesora, el curso es demasiado hermoso, muchas gracias!! :)
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vivialverez1
muy creativo, me gusto
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marina_ortenberg
great course, the technique is very unique
cris_naturaleza
Excelente curso!! Hermosa técnica para seguir explorando!
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