Digital Illustration of Fantasy Animals for Beginners
A course by Jonas Jödicke , Digital Artist
Play around with composition, color, and light to create unique fantasy artwork using a graphics tablet and software
Play around with composition, color, and light to create unique fantasy artwork using a graphics tablet and software
Digital art allows us to immerse ourselves in self-designed fantasy worlds and explore parallel realities in the creative process.
Jonas Jödicke, also known as JoJoesArt, found his voice as a fantasy artist through digital painting and now successfully markets his work through merchandising as well as on an array of printed products. In this online course, he teaches you how to animate creatures that inhabit magical and surreal realms.
Learn how to create imaginative animal illustrations using a graphics tablet and Adobe Photoshop (or the drawing software of your choice). From brainstorming ideas and analyzing animal anatomy to composition and concepts of light and shadow, discover the basics of digital painting and all its tools to create fantasy illustrations just as you imagined them!
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 21 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (36)
- 1,856 students
- 17 lessons (3h 34m)
- 21 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: German
- German · Spanish · English · Portuguese · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Photoshop
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Create a digital animal illustration in a fantasy style.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Beginners and experienced artists who wish to learn more about creating digital fantasy pieces and animal illustrations.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of drawing programs is recommended.
As for materials, you need a graphics tablet and an iPad Pro with an Apple Pen or similar to paint digitally. You also need access to the creative software of your choice, whether it's Adobe Photoshop, Krita, Corel Painter, or Procreate.
Reviews
A course by Jonas Jödicke
Jonas Jödicke, also known on social media as JoJoesArt, is a freelance artist from Berlin, Germany. Passionate about fantasy art, he works almost exclusively in digital format and specializes in animal illustrations. He shares his pieces, often inspired by spiritual or personal themes, with more than 500K followers on social media. He also sells his illustrations in the form of prints, stickers, coloring books, and other products in his Etsy store.
Since 2015, his art has been his profession, and he's already collaborated with several well-known brands. One of his pieces, entitled Magic Deer, was chosen as Ravensburger's 2019 Puzzle of the Year and is a bestseller in many countries around the world. Similarly, one of his designs for the 2019 Exit puzzle series won the ASTRA award for best Children's Toy in the United States. Thanks to licensing contracts, Jonas sells his pieces as smartphone themes for Huawei, printed on clothing for The Mountain or his own brand Bittersweet Paris, as metal posters for Displate, as painting and craft kits through the Diamond Art Club, and as paint-by-number works.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Inspirations
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U2
Basic Knowledge to Prepare for Animal Illustration
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Brief Introduction to Fantasy Art
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Basic Knowledge: Understanding Animal Anatomy
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The Composition
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Light and Shadow
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Brainstorming and Mood Board
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U3
Fantasy Animal Illustration: Step by Step
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The Sketch
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The Linework
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The Basic Colors
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Painting Light and Shadow 1
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Painting Light and Shadow 2
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Painting Light and Shadow 3
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Details and Rendering 1
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Details and Rendering 2
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U4
Post-production
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Protect My Work from Illegal Use
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Using My Art in Real Life
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FP
Final project
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Digital Illustration of Fantasy Animals for Beginners
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miriam_jt
Muy recomendable, da muchas técnicas y consejos muy útiles para crear una gran ilustración. Me gustó mucho
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herith
Excelente curso he aprendido mucho lo recomiendo
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magdalena_g2005
PlusThat's a professional approach to the topic, loved it!
honto
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nicole.ch.kampmann
Absolut klasse und super erklärt
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