Flat Digital Illustration with Vibrant Colors
A course by Jess Hannigan , Visual Artist
Learn how to create vibrant flat style digital illustrations with abstract perspectives. Enhance your skills in Procreate and explore still life drawing.
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.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 19 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (14)
- 1,352 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
Recommended software for this course
ProcreateWhat 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
A course by Jess Hannigan
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
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Basics of Flat Illustration
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Flat Illustration
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Drawing Exercises
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Balancing Values
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Mood Boards and Color Palettes
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U3
Creating the Flat Room
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First Sketches 1
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First Sketches 2
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Layering Shapes and Values 1
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Layering Shapes and Values 2
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Additional Textures and Patterns
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Using Gradient Maps
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Dropping in the Final Colors
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U4
Things to Keep In Mind
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Making a Series
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Last Tips and Recommendations
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FP
Final project
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Flat Digital Illustration with Vibrant Colors
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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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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.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
Procreate
berubyvinami
Jess creates the room in easy to follow steps which otherwise feels overwhelming. I never knew gradient map would be so useful, I’m surely going to use this from now on. Thanks for sharing!
bartbonte
Thank you for inviting me into the flat dimension!
killianlevi
Amei o curso! A dica de usar gradient maps para conseguir inspiração para combinações de cores inusitadas é incrível. O trabalho dessa artista é super divertido e todo processo de criação da arte foi muito inspirador e esclarecedor! Recomendo 110% <3
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jesushuizar
Me encanto el curso
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margel19_mi
Me ha gustado mucho el curso, utilizar colores siempre es complicado, y me ayudo mucho
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