Fantasy Illustrations for Children
A course by Julie Benbassat , Illustrator
Learn to create mythical compositions inspired by the world around you through a combination of digital and traditional techniques
Learn to create mythical compositions inspired by the world around you through a combination of digital and traditional techniques
Illustration is an opportunity to use the world around you as inspiration and dare to draw with freedom. Illustrator Julie Benbassat specializes in creating illustrations for editorial and publishing clients. Her nostalgic and mythical style resonates with adults and children alike and has seen her work for clients including The New York Times, Boom! Studios and Cartoon Network.
In this course, Julie takes you through the steps involved in creating fantasy illustrations for children using a mix of references and artistic techniques. Find a story that inspires you and bring it to life on the page with a combination of traditional and digital media.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 17 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (60)
- 1,485 students
- 16 lessons (3h 30m)
- 17 additional resources (5 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
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Create a digitally colored, traditionally inked illustration based on your surroundings.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with a passion for drawing or children’s book illustration.
Requirements and materials
Basic drawing skills are recommended, but not essential.
You will need sketching materials and an iPad Pro with the Procreate app installed.
Reviews
A course by Julie Benbassat
Julie Benbassat is an illustrator and self-confessed avid doodler who specializes in creating illustrations for editorial and publishing clients. She has been drawing since she was old enough to hold a pencil and, after being encouraged by her art teacher to pursue a career in illustration, eventually went on to study for a BFA in the art form at the Rhode Island School of Design. There, she discovered the storytelling properties of illustration which are integral to her work today.
Julie combines traditional and digital illustration methods to create captivating artwork for clients including The New York Times, NPR, PLANSPONSOR, BOOM! Studios and Cartoon Network.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Let’s Bring Your Inspiration to Life
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Materials
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Finding Your Inspiration
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Sketching Your Theme 1
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Sketching Your Theme 2
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Composition Brainstorming
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U3
Composition and Inks
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Finalizing Your Composition
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Ink Practice
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Ink Your Characters
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U4
Coloring with Procreate
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Scan and Edit Your Ink
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Filling in Block Colors 1
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Filling in Block Colors 2
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Shading and Paper Textures 1
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Shading and Paper Textures 2
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Exporting Your Work
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FP
Final project
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Fantasy Illustrations for Children
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selinapirker
It was a great course!
imacaro2005
Curso muy completo con diversas técnicas. Me sirvueron mucho los tips que da para Procreate.
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moon24
PlusExcelente curso con diversas técnicas :) muy bien explicado
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dianasobrado
PlusMe ha encantado. Bien explicado y muy ameno.
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maskenbildnerinanne
Ich habe viele neue Techniken dank dieses Kurses gelernt.
Vir allem die Procreate Tipps waren sehr hilfreich und haben mich ein ganzes Stück weiter gebracht.
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