Illustrating Mythological Characters
A course by Alfredo Cáceres , Ilustrador editorial
Learn the process of developing an illustration based on a myth, first using watercolors and then exploring digital techniques
Learn the process of developing an illustration based on a myth, first using watercolors and then exploring digital techniques
For Alfredo Cáceres, illustrations are an illusion that we create for our entertainment, but over time, they become a method to channel our emotions and connect with others. With the combination of watercolors and digital tools, we can bring to life the feat of a great hero or the story of a fearsome monster.
Thus, in this online course, Alfredo will teach you how to illustrate a myth step by step, from the sketches to the final result, both in watercolors and on the computer.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 28 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (23)
- 1,129 students
- 13 lessons (2h 18m)
- 28 additional resources (12 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- 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?
You will illustrate a mythological character with watercolor and digital retouching.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For anyone who likes to draw and imagine illustrated scenes full of mystery.
Requirements and materials
To take the course, you will need basic knowledge in Photoshop, computer or tablet, watercolors, brushes, water and paper.
Reviews
A course by Alfredo Cáceres
Alfredo Cáceres' specialty is illustrations that tell horror or mystery stories. His creative process is marked by the constant mixture of objects and the game with proportions.
He has worked for clients such as Simon and Schuster, Zoink games, EA games, Square Inc and Mappin de Chile, making illustrations for video games, web pages, maps and books, always with a dark theme around.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Paint ideas
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The materials
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Previous exercises: imagination and illustration
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Discover a myth
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Color Palette Search
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U3
The illustration: the myth takes shape
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The computer: the illustrator's best friend
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Trace and refine
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Paint with watercolor
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Inking and final details
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U4
Digitization: alternative future
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My digital process
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Style settings
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And what do I do now?
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FP
Final project
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Watercolor and ink techniques for narrative illustrations
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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.
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monomur
Perfecto para salir de un bloqueo creativo!!
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angelareggi
Nice course. Excellent explenation on coloring
agdesign8
I loved this course, all steps were really easy to follow and the teacher was really qualified and gave me, personally, a different prospective that I am sure will be really effective in my Illustrations.
I am very satisfied.
amapola.laralopez
me parece muy interesante y muy creativo facil de entender ya que da la clase muy amena y da claras explicaciones estoy aprendiendo mucho
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leireotaegi
He hecho los dos cursos de este profesor y super recomendable! Explica paso a paso y a detalle cómo es su proceso de ilustración. Todas sus ilustraciones me parecen una maravilla, con un estilo muy característico. La verdad es que es muy inspirador. Me ha dado muchas ideas para crear mis propias ilustraciones.
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