Urban Illustration with Procreate
A course by Vincent Mahé , Illustrator
Learn to observe a city and turn your sketches into narrative drawings by discovering all the secrets of a professional illustrator
Learn to observe a city and turn your sketches into narrative drawings by discovering all the secrets of a professional illustrator
Inspiration is all around us. Paris and its crowded boulevards, the hidden corner of a street, a quiet park in the middle of the day...it's just a matter of looking. Illustrator Vincent Mahé is passionate about cities, their stories, and their architecture. He attaches great importance to the process of observation, and his sketchbook is the place where he cultivates his creativity day after day.
In this online course, immerse yourself in Vincent's creative process, from the first sketch to drawing in Procreate. For the final project, create a full-color illustration that captures the richness of an urban scene, highlighting its people and their stories. Get ready to discover the secrets of an artist who has worked for big names like The New York Times.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 16 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (67)
- 3,204 students
- 19 lessons (4h 12m)
- 16 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: French
- French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Create a poster-like illustration of a vibrant urban scene.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Whether you are studying fine art, illustration is your profession, or you just like to draw in your spare time, this course is for you.
Requirements and materials
To follow the course, you need some time and basic observational drawing skills.
For materials, bring a Moleskine-type sketchbook (A5 or A4 size), a fountain pen (or black ink), a mechanical pencil, and colored pencils. You also need an iPad with Procreate.
Reviews
A course by Vincent Mahé
Based in Paris, Vincent Mahé is an illustrator with a passion for cities, their movement, and their architecture. After studying animation drawing at Gobelins, he gradually built his career as an illustrator by walking for hours in Paris, sketchbook in hand. The turning point came with his first collaboration with the magazine XXI.
Since then, he has collaborated with Télérama, The New Yorker, and The New York Times, public institutions such as the Lyon Auditorium and the Grand Paris, as well as big brands like Kenzo, Apple, Google, and even Facebook.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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My sources of inspiration
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U2
Preparation
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The sketchbook: wandering around the city
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Composition theory
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Thumbnails: find the composition
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The final sketch
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Characters
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U3
Inking on Procreate
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Preparation and adjustments
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The subject in Scene 1
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The subject in scene 2
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Secondary elements 1
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Secondary elements 2
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U4
Colorization and finishes
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The color palette
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Coloring 1
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Coloring 2
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Finishes and effects 1
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Finishes and effects 2
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U5
Latest tips
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Share your work on social networks
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The evolution of the project
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FP
Final project
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Urban Illustration with Procreate
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
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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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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FAQs
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.
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.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
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ciompallini
PlusVincent Mahe is an inspiring artist. The first time I found his portfolio on Behance, I loved the simplicity of his images, which are pretty complex in composition construction. Presenting his influences in the video Made me aware of how his style evolved. I love the way Vincent is showing his way of creating illustrations. It is a very clear, well-planned way of exchanging knowledge. I am happy I found this course and was able to peek over his shoulder how his craft is made! I recommend it!
emo80
Adapté à une débutante créative, offrant une synthèse claire et structurée des éléments essentiels. Inspire et motive à explorer davantage. Agréable à écouter et facile à suivre.
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amarilli
Cours très bien expliqué, tout est intéressant, excellente synthèse des points saillants, ce qui le rend parfait soit pour débutants que pour professionnels. Super inspiration !
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aikovalmail
A++
pedropagc
Excelente curso!! y muy revelador
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