Illustrated Deck of Cards Creation
A course by Lari Arantes , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Learn to illustrate a set of cards with a unique concept and graphic design from scratch and develop original narratives for games
Learn to illustrate a set of cards with a unique concept and graphic design from scratch and develop original narratives for games
An important part of many ancient cultures, playing cards carry a strong symbology to this day, whether as a form of entertainment or a narrative tool. Designer and illustrator Larissa Arantes, who's collaborated with names like O Globo, GNT, and more, uses playing cards as a source of inspiration for her work, always looking to convey emotion through images.
In this course, learn to illustrate a pack of cards from the initial sketches to the final artwork. Larissa shows you how to choose an aim, a theme, a narrative, and an artistic language along with the best format for your cards. Also see some strategies for financing and presenting your illustrated deck.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 31 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (409)
- 15,670 students
- 16 lessons (2h 8m)
- 31 additional resources (14 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?
Illustrate and produce three cards for your own deck with the theme of your choice.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in creating their own illustrated deck of cards.
Requirements and materials
Basic illustration skills are necessary for this course.
You also need basic drawing materials and a computer installed with Photoshop or your preferred editing software.
Reviews
A course by Lari Arantes
Larissa Arantes holds a degree in graphic design and is a freelance illustrator. After working as a designer in various studios for ten years, in 2016 she decided to specialize in illustration. Since then, she has been producing signature pieces and creating products from her own designs.
She has collaborated with names like O Globo and GNT and currently sells her products on her online store and in some physical stores across Brazil. She also creates illustrations for SMEs as well as large corporations.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Getting to know the deck: types, structures and characteristics
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Playing cards
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Divinatory decks and free narrative decks
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Structure of the Illustrated Letter
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Looking for inspirations
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Mapping your deck's characteristics
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U3
Creating your own deck
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Graphic elements
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Color palette
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Planning the composition
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Practical letter composition exercise
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From sketch to artwork
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U4
Publishing, printing and finalizing the deck
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Deck promotion tips
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Audience research, circulation and deck financing
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Choosing paper
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Printing your deck
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FP
Final project
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Illustrated Deck of Cards Creation in Photoshop
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martinapena
Excelente curso! Además de que explica muy bien, y da muchos tips muy interesantes, creo que lo que le da un gran valor al curso es la cantidad de información de apoyo adicional que brinda, no solo para inspirarme, sino para conocer aun más sobre el origen de las barajas, los diferentes tipos, otros artistas, tipos de letra. Magnifico!
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fahildegard
PlusGostei muito! Só queria ter tido dica de desenho digital =[
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fnannini
Amazing, interesting, deep, felt, very useful. I totally enjoyed it!!!
mayartesemarche
PlusConhecer um pouco mais sobre ilustração, foi muito importante para mim, pois através do curso aprendi muito!
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didier.sanchez
Très bon cours
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