Illustration of Dreamlike Female Characters

A course by Valeria Hipocampo , Illustrator, muralist and tattoo artist

Illustrator, muralist and tattoo artist. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined March 2017

Learn to use poetic imagery as a means of expression to depict the relationship between women and nature

98% positive reviews (48)
1,938 students
Audio: Spanish, English
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to use poetic imagery as a means of expression to depict the relationship between women and nature

Valeria Hipocampo is an illustrator, muralist, and tattoo artist who has worked with major publishers like Kalem Kültür and Palíndroma. The female figure is at the heart of her creations, where she explores the relationship between women and nature in artistic expression.

In this online course, learn to illustrate dreamscapes revolving around a female character following Valeria's creative process. Combine graphite and colored pencils with digital tools to bring imaginary worlds to life and express yourself through illustration.

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What will you learn in this online course?

16 lessons & 9 downloads

The Materials I Work With
7 minutes, 31 seconds
Integrating the Elements
5 minutes, 7 seconds
The Sketch
7 minutes, 4 seconds
Starting to Digitize
20 minutes, 28 seconds
Shadows and First Textures
13 minutes, 50 seconds
  • 98% positive reviews (48)
  • 1,938 students
  • 16 lessons (2h 45m)
  • 9 additional resources (1 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

What is this course's project?

Illustrate a female-centric dreamscape, from the first sketch to the finishing touches in Procreate.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone interested in depicting their imagination and ideas in a graphic work of art.

Requirements and materials

To take this course, you just need a sketchbook, graphite and colored pencils, and a tablet with Procreate installed.


Reviews

1,938 Students
48 Reviews
98% Positive ratings
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Valeria Hipocampo

A course by Valeria Hipocampo

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Illustrator, muralist and tattoo artist

Valeria Hipocampo is an illustrator, muralist, tattoo artist, and art historian. She uses her work to express deep emotions through images of femininity and nature, examining the relationship between the untamed wild and human spirituality.

Her career as a female-focused illustrator took off following the publication of her book Sagradas, an illustrated anthology of female deities from around the world. During the creation process, she explored different archetypes of women and has continued to elaborate on them in other artistic projects, including her collaborations with major publishers like Kalem Kültür and Palíndroma.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Building Your Own Imagination

    • Observation of the Female Body from Illustrations and Selected Works
    • Integration of Symbols and Dream Environments in the Illustration
    • The Materials I Work With
    • Integrating the Elements
  • U3

    References and Sketches

    • Working with References, Making a Mood Board
    • The Sketch
    • The Color Palette
  • U4

    From the Notebook to the Screen

    • Starting to Digitize
    • Shadows and First Textures
  • U5

    Light and Color

    • Color Application
    • Color Is Also Texture
    • Details and Final Lights 1
    • Details and Final Lights 2
    • Sharing Your Work
  • FP

    Final project

    • Illustration of Dreamlike Female Characters

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Illustration of Dreamlike Female Characters. Illustration course by Valeria Hipocampo

Illustration of Dreamlike Female Characters

A course by Valeria Hipocampo
Illustrator, muralist and tattoo artist. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined March 2017
  • 98% positive reviews (48)
  • 1,938 students