Papercut: Illustrating with Layers of Paper
A course by José Antonio Roda Martinez , Illustrator
Learn to create compositions with volume using paper and a craft knife
Learn to create compositions with volume using paper and a craft knife
For illustrator José Antonio Roda, better known simply as Roda, paper is another tool for drawing. Throughout his career, he has worked for brands such as Instagram, WeTransfer, Hyundai, Kiabi, and the Madrid City Council, creating illustrations in a range of mediums, from pens and paint to paper, ceramics, textiles, and wood.
In this online course, learn basic papercutting techniques to transform your drawings into compositions with volume. Bring your ideas to life as papercut illustrations.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 10 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (204)
- 3,734 students
- 19 lessons (3h 27m)
- 10 additional resources (7 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 IllustratorWhat is this course's project?
Design and create a layered papercut composition using the techniques learned throughout the course.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is great for illustrators, designers, artists and anyone interested in learning paper cutting techniques.
Requirements and materials
Knowledge in drawing is not necessary, although experience with Adobe Illustrator and craft work is helpful.
As for materials, you need colored card stock, painter's tape, foam board, spray glue, a craft knife, a large ruler, scissors tweezers, and a cutting surface.
Reviews
A course by José Antonio Roda Martinez
José Antonio Roda was always drawn to creative and artistic pursuits, but wasn't sure he could make a career out of illustration. He decided to study audiovisual science, but his hobby gradually became a full-time profession, leading him to collaborate with brands like Facebook, Cabify, Refinery29, IKEA and Hyundai.
Roda's work is based almost exclusively on portraiture using simple lines, primary colors, and a friendly tone, expressed in a range of analog and digital mediums, from pens and paint to paper, ceramics, textiles, and wood. As a self-taught creative, he is also passionate about teaching art to others.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation 1
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Presentation 2
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My influences
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Brief historical context of the Papercut
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U2
Preparing to cut
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materials
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Tools
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Ways to capture your design
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U3
Shorten
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Practical tips before getting to cut
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Pressure and cut
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Union, stain and vacuum
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U4
The portrait
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Approach and sketch
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From the sketch to the computer 1
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From sketch to computer 2
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Cut pieces
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Volume, paste and assemble 1
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Volume, paste and assemble 2
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Volume, paste and assemble 3
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U5
Last Retouching
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Details and box
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Framing possibilities
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FP
Final project
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Papercut: illustrating with layers of paper
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bekergoretti
PlusProfessor bastante humilde e talentoso, nos anima a tentar. Demonstra conhecimento prático, no momento em que ensina como não cometer erros ou se o cometemos como resolver a contento. Explicou a técnica com bastante facilidade e argumentos sólidos para nos dar coragem a tentar esse novo método. Irretocável no ensinamento, não deixando qualquer dúvida em tudo aquilo que nos expôs . Muito bom o curso.
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sr_acido
Excelente la técnica del papercut. Una gran alternativa creativa para experimentar con materiales accesibles y mucho potencial para resultados bastante interesantes. ¡Muy buen curso!.
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artdes
PlusLovely Interesting Course
juliana_colella
Eu gostei muito da forma que ele explica as coisas. É bem simplificado e dá uma clareza do passo a passo.
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firupicatrofio
Me gusto pero falta claridad en ciertos aspectos.
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