Flat Digital Illustration with Vibrant Colors

A course by Jess Hannigan , Visual Artist

Visual Artist. Hamilton, Canada.
Joined January 2022

Learn how to create vibrant flat style digital illustrations with abstract perspectives. Enhance your skills in Procreate and explore still life drawing.

100% positive reviews (11)
1,223 students
Audio: English, Spanish
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn how to create vibrant flat style digital illustrations with abstract perspectives. Enhance your skills in Procreate and explore still life drawing.

Discover the vibrant and colorful world of vector digital illustration with Jess Hannigan, a visual artist who has captured global audiences with her distinctive and energetic style.

Throughout the course, Jess will share her method of combining simple shapes and layered compositions to create captivating images that resonate with viewers everywhere.

You'll learn how to manipulate visual elements in a digital collage, balancing simplicity and chaos to bring illustrations to life, capturing the imagination and evoking a myriad of emotions.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 19 downloads

Flat Illustration
8 minutes, 3 seconds
Drawing Exercises
15 minutes, 21 seconds
Balancing Values
18 minutes, 42 seconds
Mood Boards and Color Palettes
12 minutes, 7 seconds
First Sketches 1
18 minutes, 35 seconds
First Sketches 2
16 minutes, 55 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (11)
  • 1,223 students
  • 15 lessons (3h 13m)
  • 19 additional resources (6 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English, Spanish
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

In the final project of the course, you will create a digital illustration of a room using a distorted and abstract perspective.

This design will be a representation of your unique style, applying the techniques learned to express your artistic vision.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

It is aimed at illustrators, graphic designers and anyone interested in digital art who wants to explore and delve into the flat illustration technique.

It's perfect for creatives looking for new forms of visual expression or for those who want to add a vibrant, modern touch to their portfolio.

Requirements and materials

You will need access to digital art creation software such as Procreate or any other similar program.

It is also advisable to have a digital device suitable for drawing, such as a graphics tablet or an iPad with a digital pen, to make the most of the course teachings.


Reviews

1,223 Students
11 Reviews
100% Positive ratings

Jess Hannigan

A course by Jess Hannigan

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Visual Artist

Jess Hannigan is a freelance illustrator known for her bold and vibrant use of color and flat shapes.

A graduate of Sheridan College, Jess has garnered multiple awards for her innovative work, including the Bronze Medal Jon Klassen and the Society of Illustrators Warby Parker Visionary Scholarship.

She has collaborated with high-profile clients such as The New Yorker and Medium, and is currently working on her first children's book. Her unique approach to illustration reflects her love for the kitsch and the colorful, elements that are evident in each of her artistic creations.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    The Basics of Flat Illustration

    • Flat Illustration
    • Drawing Exercises
    • Balancing Values
    • Mood Boards and Color Palettes
  • U3

    Creating the Flat Room

    • First Sketches 1
    • First Sketches 2
    • Layering Shapes and Values 1
    • Layering Shapes and Values 2
    • Additional Textures and Patterns
    • Using Gradient Maps
    • Dropping in the Final Colors
  • U4

    Things to Keep In Mind

    • Making a Series
    • Last Tips and Recommendations
  • FP

    Final project

    • Flat Digital Illustration with Vibrant Colors

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    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

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    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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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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Flat Digital Illustration with Vibrant Colors . Illustration course by Jess Hannigan

Flat Digital Illustration with Vibrant Colors

A course by Jess Hannigan
Visual Artist. Hamilton, Canada.
Joined January 2022
  • 100% positive reviews (11)
  • 1,223 students