Watercolor Illustration: Tell Fantasy Stories
A course by Fernando Pérez Gómez “Aleck” , Illustrator
Joined May 2020
Learn to use watercolors and markers to tell your own imaginary tales with detailed illustrations
Learn to use watercolors and markers to tell your own imaginary tales with detailed illustrations
Joined May 2020
Do you want to learn how to tell a story through composition and colors? The creative process of illustrator Fernando Pérez Gómez, also known as Aleck, always begins by thinking about where the scene is going to be located, who his characters are and what he wants to highlight. In this online course, he will teach you how to tell your own stories and invite the viewer to enter your imaginary worlds.
Throughout the units, you will learn how to use watercolors and markers to create detailed illustrations. You will discover how to take advantage of its wet property to create interesting textures and use them as a narrative element. When you finish, you will be able to portray what happens in your imagination and bring its protagonists to life.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 17 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (26)
- 1,501 students
- 15 lessons (3h 38m)
- 17 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
You will create a fantasy illustration in which you will tell a short story, with one or more characters interacting with elements in the background.
Who is this online course for?
To people who have an interest in illustration and want to enrich their own work.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you must have prior knowledge in drawing.
As for materials, you will need 100% cotton paper, a sketchbook, waterproof markers, brushes, pencils, watercolors, gouaches and more that your teacher will explain in detail in the second unit.
Reviews
A course by Fernando Pérez Gómez “Aleck”
Fernando Pérez Gómez studied illustration at the UNAM Faculty of Arts and Design and it was then that he created his personal project “Aleck's Ink”. He began uploading content to his social networks, began to have some work opportunities in the sector and completed a diploma in graphic narrative of children's books.
He has worked on concept art projects for private companies such as Cartoon Network and PGS Company, and also for clients in different parts of the world, such as the United States, Israel, Chile, Germany and France, among others. He won honorable mention a couple of times in the Character design Challenge, as well as the “show your power” contest, organized by B:oost and GAMA. Since 2019, he has taught classes at the ESCENA art and animation school.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Tools and warm-up
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The tools
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The importance of line quality
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The different types of painting paper
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U3
Plan the illustration
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What do you want to tell?
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Transfer the sketch
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Prepare the canvas for painting
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The importance of grisaille 1
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The importance of grisaille 2
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U4
Paint the illustration and give the final details
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Paint the background 1
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Paint the background 2
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Apply vehicle color base and environmental aging effects
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Painting the characters and some lighting effects
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Final touches to give personality to the work
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Final project
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Create imaginary illustrations using ink and watercolor
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c_picheco
I'd like to Fernando to explain more about drawing and less about watercolor, his drawing is unique an we already have a lot of classes explaining how to paint.
henre
EXCELENTE CURSO, MUY, MUY COMPLETO EN SU TOTALIDAD
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ihortx
Muy buen curso. El profesor se ve que valora mucho el detalle y explica muy bien. Llevo tiempo con la acuarela y con este curso he aprendido cosas nuevas. Muy recomendable tanto por el profesor como por el curso en si
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anaalves
Excelente!
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danielle_brashe
me encanto el curso ,es muy buen profesor explica muy bien todo el proceso.
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