Characters and Settings for Children's Story Illustration
A course by Daniel Wu , Illustrator
Learn to use the power of storytelling to illustrate children's books in your own style
Learn to use the power of storytelling to illustrate children's books in your own style
Drawing is a universal medium for transmitting values and concepts, which is why illustrated stories are such an important part of children's education. If you want to immerse yourself in this universe, illustrator Daniel Wu, who's collaborated with major publishers and publications including FTD, Abril, and Storytime Magazine, is the perfect person to guide you.
In this online course, learn to create characters and scenes that tell visual stories for children. With Daniel's help, discover how to express yourself through illustration, along with all the steps to create your own book, from the initial idea and first sketches to the finishing touches in Photoshop.
What will you learn in this online course?
22 lessons & 41 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (33)
- 1,140 students
- 22 lessons (5h 24m)
- 41 additional resources (19 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create an illustrated version of a children's fable of your choosing.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Illustrators and anyone interested in telling visual stories for children.
Requirements and materials
Basic drawing knowledge is recommended for this course.
In terms of materials, all you need is some basic drawing items and a computer with access to Adobe Photoshop.
Reviews
Daniel Wu is a Brazilian illustrator focused on the publishing market. He has been passionate about the storytelling power of images since he was young. After graduating in social communication, he worked in several areas before making his dream of working in illustration a reality.
His expressive and humorous style has seen him collaborate with major publishers and publications such as FTD, Abril, and Storytime Magazine, as well as international brands including Faber-Castell, Avon, and PepsiCo. In 2021, he published his own version of the classic Little Red Riding Hood with Bamboozinho.
Content
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U1
Presentation
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My trajectory
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My sources of inspiration
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U2
Using illustration to its fullest power
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The role of illustration
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Your illustrations being unique, just like you
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Putting Your Special Touch on History
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The different types of books
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U3
Starting to draw!
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Warming up creativity with the use of references
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Character design: how to understand and express them
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Character design: putting it into practice 1
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Character design: putting it into practice 2
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U4
Creation of the visual narrative
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Characters full of life: the face
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Characters even more full of life: the body
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The scenery is our friend
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The Precious Thumbnails 1
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The Precious Thumbnails 2
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The Precious Thumbnails 3
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U5
Next steps
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The use of colors and finishing in Photoshop 1
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The use of colors and finishing in Photoshop 2
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The use of colors and finishing in Photoshop 3
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The use of colors and finishing in Photoshop 4
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The use of colors and finishing in Photoshop 5
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This was just the beginning!
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FP
Final project
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Characters and Settings for Children's Story Illustration
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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.
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priscilacruzart
O curso é maravilhoso! Amei as dicas de design de personagens
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sary_ag
me encanto
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camilameal
Curso MARAVILHOSO! O Daniel possui um carisma ímpar e sabe conduzir as aulas. Recomendo muito!
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debora.c_paula
Fantastico! Um dos melhores cursos de ilustração que ja vi!
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jamnanp
It is a great course. The instructor is so active and makes the lessons very clear.