Editorial Illustration in Photoshop: Express More with Less
A course by James Yang , Illustrator
Learn how to break down complex subject matter into captivating illustrations for editorial publications using the digital tools of Photoshop
Learn how to break down complex subject matter into captivating illustrations for editorial publications using the digital tools of Photoshop
“I tell stories that connect with the audience, with a slightly different point of view, whether from a conceptual or visual perspective.”
Telling those stories in the form of editorial illustrations is what has led award-winning illustrator James Yang to work with publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and WIRED.
In this online course, he teaches you how to come up with creative ideas for striking editorial covers. Learn to take complex concepts and turn them into bold and colorful works of art with James as your guide. Are you ready to find your voice as an illustrator?
What will you learn in this online course?
10 lessons & 17 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (14)
- 385 students
- 10 lessons (1h 27m)
- 17 additional resources (6 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
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a striking editorial cover illustration based on a complex topic using Photoshop.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in editorial illustration who would like to improve their skills.
Requirements and materials
Previous experience with Photoshop is required.
In terms of materials, you will need pencils or pens, tracing paper, a device with Photoshop installed, as well as other materials specified by the teacher in this course.
Reviews
A course by James Yang
James Yang is an Illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. His grandfather is a famous artist, so he was creative from a young age, and was encouraged by his high school teachers to pursue a career in art. James later went on to study for a bachelor of fine arts in communication arts and design at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Since then, he has won over 250 awards for design and illustration, including Best of Show from 3x3 magazine. He has worked for publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and WIRED, as well as advertising agencies around the world. More recently, he began focusing on writing and illustrating children’s books and won the Geisel Award for best book for young readers. He has also taught and lectured at a variety of institutions, including SVA Parsonswork.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Learning How to Think with Thumbnails
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Brainstorming Ideas
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Thumbnail Sketches
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Techniques for Creating Objects and Figures
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U3
Creating Illustrations
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The Illustration’s Background
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The Main Elements
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Finishing the Illustration
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U4
How to Use Social Media as an Artist
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Your Online Presence
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Sharing Your Work on Social Media
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FP
Final project
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Editorial Illustration in Photoshop: Express More with Less
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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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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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joaoxu
Very clearly explained, all the steps through.
James Yang's style is very conceptual and exploring the idea is a great part of the work. So much time is spent on exploring thumbnails. Something that we sometimes are eager to oversee, to jump right into the execution. Yang's technique is simple, which here is at the service of clarity and efficiency, and his geniality is an intuitive and poetic placement of elements and choice of colors. And it is a pleasure to follow how he does it.
ibrahimartstudio
Great and simple! Thanks James.
berubyvinami
It was a fresh perspective. I love the fact that you done have to make realistic drawings to have a successful career. Thanks James it was beautiful as well as simple. Essence is what is important.
jmcab
Muy bueno!!
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yuripimentailustra
Surpreendentemente simples e efetivo para o mercado de ilustração editorial. Referências valiosas. Me abriu um horizonte de possibilidades.
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