Artistic Illustration Techniques: from Concept to Drawing
A course by Vicente Martí Solar , Illustrator and Visual Artist
Joined April 2020
Learn to build bridges between different artistic disciplines to create powerful illustrations based on a book, a film or a song
Learn to build bridges between different artistic disciplines to create powerful illustrations based on a book, a film or a song
Joined April 2020
What motivates you to start creating? Different artistic disciplines are actually more similar than we might think and, according to illustrator and visual artist Vicente Martí, it's our responsibility to build bridges between each of them. A movie, a book, or a song can inspire the most extraordinary illustrations.
In this course, learn how to create an illustration from a concept inspired by other art forms, such as music or literature. Experiment with drawings, photographs, and textures to make a powerful piece that's able to tell the viewer its very own story.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 20 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (27)
- 727 students
- 16 lessons (3h 0m)
- 20 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create an illustration that conveys a message by using a concept derived from a book, story, news item, song, or any other kind of text.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Artists, illustrators, and anyone interested in illustration and visual communication.
Requirements and materials
You need basic notions of drawing and a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
You also need a computer with the software installed, a pencil, paper, and a cell phone with a camera.
Reviews
A course by Vicente Martí Solar
From an early age Vicente Martí felt extremely drawn to shapes and colors. He originally studied graphic design and went on to work in several advertising agencies, all the while building his personal catalog of illustrations. He later decided to go back to college to study art.
Through his collaboration with a Chilean magazine, he started getting job requests from other national media outlets, which led to working for bigger and bigger international clients. He has had the chance to collaborate with Rolling Stone, Esquire, GQ, CNN, Adweek, and even branch out to other industries like gastronomy and health.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Conceptualization
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Working the concepts
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Alternatives to illustrate
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Idea development and sketch
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U3
Preparation
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Creation of analog patterns and textures
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Digital texture analysis
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Digital composition
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U4
Integration
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General unification 1
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General unification 2
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Specific unification 1
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Specific Unification 2
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Color palette
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Application of textures
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U5
Mounting and outputs
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Typography and supports
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Tech tips
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FP
Final project
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Artistic Illustration Techniques: from Concept to Drawing
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Learn at 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
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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
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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.
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francesco.tosoni88
Un corso molto interessante! consigli pratici sia nella fase di creazione dell'illustrazione sia in quella di stampa. Interessanti anche le risorse aggiuntive per texture, siti per mockup e siti con font.
Lo consiglio per chi vuole migliorare le proprie conoscenze e processi creativi nell'illustrazione.
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gaudinyves
Façon sympa de travailler !
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gabrielvasquez87
Um curso muito interessante para quem gosta de trabalhar a parte interpretativa que uma ilustração pode fornecer. As dicas do professor foram de muita importância para que eu possa usar em meus futuros projetos.
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lutlush
PlusLoved this course. Very interesting and informative. Thank you!
luismedina_o
¡Gran curso, excelente profesor!!!
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