Creating Digital Illustrations and Acrylic Paintings
A course by Helena Sbeghen
Learn graphic design techniques and digital illustration to create impactful and creative visual projects
Learn how to transform your creative ideas into innovative projects with practical techniques and expert guidance. Discover how to apply essential principles to develop your skills and create work that reflects your unique vision. Explore different tools and methods that span the design process from conception to final execution, ensuring that every detail is carefully planned and implemented.
Throughout the classes, experiment with new approaches to overcome creative challenges and techniques to enhance your portfolio. Enriching your creative repertoire and expanding your professional possibilities are some of the results you'll achieve. Learn how to distinguish your work in a competitive market by using effective presentation and promotion strategies. Turn your potential into reality and create projects that stand out for their originality and quality.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 18 downloads
- 16 students
- 14 lessons (2h 34m)
- 18 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese, English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian
- Portuguese · Italian · French · German · Polish · Dutch · English
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Students will create a final project that integrates learned skills, resulting in a unique and personalized piece. This work will reflect mastery of the techniques and concepts covered, demonstrating creativity and practical understanding of the content developed throughout the classes.
Who is this online course for?
Designed for creatives looking to explore new skills, this course caters to everyone from curious beginners to professionals transitioning into their careers. Ideal for those who want to expand their artistic repertoire, acquire innovative techniques, and develop personal projects with expert guidance.
Requirements and materials
No advanced knowledge is required to participate. A basic understanding of the topic is recommended. Essential materials include paper, pencil, eraser, computer with internet access, and specific software, depending on the project being developed.
Helena Sbeghen
A course by Helena Sbeghen
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Inspiration and translation of ideas into a sketch
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Search for inspiration and references
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Color studies
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Build the sketch from the inspirations
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U3
Transforming digital illustration into analog
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Materials
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Preparing the screen and colors
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Drawing of the illustration on the screen
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How to work with masking tape 1
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How to work masking tape 2
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Completion of the work
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U4
Explore new possibilities
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Frame types
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Photography and editing
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Create your own series of paintings
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FP
Final project
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Canvas for Beginners: From Digital Illustrations to Acrylic Paint
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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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Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
What are Domestika's online courses?
Domestika courses are online classes that allow you to learn new skills and create incredible projects. All our courses include the opportunity to share your work with other students and/or teachers, creating an active learning community. We offer different formats:
Original Courses: Complete classes that combine videos, texts, and educational materials to complete a specific project from start to finish.
Basics Courses: Specialized training where you master specific software tools step by step.
Specialization Courses: Learning paths with various expert teachers on the same topic, perfect for becoming a specialist by learning from different approaches.
Guided Courses: Practical experiences ideal for directly acquiring specific skills.
Intensive Courses (Deep Dives): New creative processes based on artificial intelligence tools in an accessible format for in-depth and dynamic understanding.
When do the courses start and when do they finish?
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.
What do Domestika's courses include?
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.
Have you been given a course?
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
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