Illustration and Color: Learn to Tell Visual Stories
A course by MIGUEL PANG LY , Illustrator Expert in Color and Intuition
Learn to Use Color Uniquely in Illustration by Exploring Tone, Saturation, Harmony, and Visual Narrative
Learn to Use Color Uniquely in Illustration by Exploring Tone, Saturation, Harmony, and Visual Narrative
Discover how to use color in a personal and unique way in the world of illustration. Start with the essential fundamentals like hue, saturation, and harmonies. Learn to play with synesthesia and your senses to connect with a form of expression of your own. Dive into color as a narrative tool, understanding its ability to tell stories and move.
By the end, you'll have created useful color variations for your personal projects and to impress potential clients. This course is ideal for those looking to explore color from different perspectives and develop a personal catalog of color harmonies. With additional resources and practical exercises, you'll expand your skills and gain a new perspective on the application of color in illustrations, posters, and more.
What will you learn in this online course?
21 lessons & 24 downloads
- 133 students
- 21 lessons (3h 38m)
- 24 additional resources (5 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?
The project consists of creating color variations based on a scenario, whether real or imaginary, developing a series of images that tell stories. This color catalog will serve as a personal and professional reference.
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at illustrators, designers and visual artists who are looking to explore the use of colour in a creative and personal way. It is also ideal for those who wish to improve their technique by studying concepts such as hue, saturation and harmonies.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is required. You will need basic painting materials such as watercolours, gouache, brushes and paper suitable for watercolour techniques. It is helpful to have an organised workspace and access to visual reference resources for inspiration.
A course by MIGUEL PANG LY
Miguel Pang is a renowned illustrator and expert in the use of color, with a career spanning both editorial illustration and poster design. Since his beginnings, his passion for color has led him to explore different techniques and styles, influenced by masters such as Félix Valloton and Pierre Bonnard. The combination of secondary and tertiary colors, as well as the use of vibrant hues, are distinctive characteristics of his work. His unique approach to color not only seeks to create visual harmonies, but also to convey emotions and narratives through his illustrations.
Throughout his career, Miguel has worked on various projects that have allowed him to develop a personal vision of color and its application in art. His interest in connecting synaesthesia with artistic expression has led him to experiment with intuition and the senses, creating works that fuse visual and emotional elements. In addition to his creative work, Miguel Pang shares his knowledge and experience through courses that seek to inspire and guide new talents in the fascinating world of color and illustration. His dedication and innovative approach have established him as an influential figure in the contemporary artistic field.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Study of color
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Color Basics
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Materials
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Getting to know gouache and watercolor 1
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Getting to know gouache and watercolor 2
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Color and observation
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Color and intuition
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Color and narration 1
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Color and narration 2
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U3
Development of the final project
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Searching on site with the notebook
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Color Notes: Study of Color
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Drawing in final format
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Adding color: starting point 1
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Adding color: the starting point 2
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Adding color: starting point 3
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Creating the other variations
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Scanning and retouching in Photoshop 1
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Scanning and retouching in Photoshop 2
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U4
Giving a narrative sense to the series
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Finding the narrative meaning of variations
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Conclusions
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FP
Final project
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Illustration and Color: Learn to Tell Visual Stories
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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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