Forest Fantasy Illustration in Procreate & Photoshop
A course by Natalie Andrewson , Illustrator
Joined August 2021
Learn digital illustration techniques step by step to draw a magical forest scene with an inspiring character
Learn digital illustration techniques step by step to draw a magical forest scene with an inspiring character
Joined August 2021
Enter the imaginative realm of Forest Fantasy Illustration in Procreate & Photoshop, guided by the talented Natalie Andrewson. Natalie is a highly acclaimed illustrator, comic artist, and Riso printmaker, renowned for her collaborations with esteemed clients such as Penguin Random House, Muji, NPR, and Bento Box Entertainment. Immerse yourself in Natalie's artistic prowess as she invites you to delve into the enchanting world of sculpture, where folklore and fairy tales serve as the foundation for her remarkable creations.
Embark on a transformative artistic journey as you acquire invaluable digital illustration techniques. In this course, you will learn to wield the creative power of Procreate and Photoshop, empowering you to bring to life a mesmerizing forest scene inhabited by magical characters. Guided by Natalie Andrewson's expertise, you will unlock the secrets behind captivating storytelling through a single image. Unleash your imagination and join us for Forest Fantasy Illustration in Procreate & Photoshop.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 16 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (35)
- 2,666 students
- 19 lessons (3h 44m)
- 16 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Photoshop
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Illustrate an enchanted forest scene with magical characters.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in exploring digital illustration
Requirements and materials
Although no prior knowledge of Photoshop or Procreate is required, previous experience in digital drawing will prove beneficial as you embark on this extraordinary artistic odyssey.
Reviews
A course by Natalie Andrewson
Natalie Andrewson is an illustrator, comic artist and Risograph printmaker living in Los Angeles. She's worked on lots of different types of projects, from animation concept art to chapter book and magazine covers. In her spare time she makes fantasy-inspired Risograph prints and runs a Risograph Print Subscription where she sends out a new fantasy-adventure themed print each month.
She has collaborated with clients such as The New York Times, Muji, NPR, The Atlantic, First Second Books, Oculus, Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, NYU, Bento Box, Nickelodeon, Dreamworks and Disney.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Inspiration
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Inspiration and Reference Gathering
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Element Studies and Story Ideation
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Composition 1: Composition Studies and Thumbnail Sketches
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Composition 2: Rough Sketch
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Final Sketches 1: Blocking in Shapes
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Final Sketches 2: Scribbles into Final Shapes.
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Final Sketches 3: Adding Details
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U3
Drawing the Illustration
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Line Art 1: Starting with Exciting Elements
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Line Art 2: Exploring Shapes from the Sketch
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Line Art 3: Keeping the Line Art Fresh, for You and the Viewer
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Coloring 1: Color Rough and 'Flats'
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Coloring 2: Making Color Decisions
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Final Line Edits 1: Adding Detail
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Final Line Edits 2: Polishing the Line
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Color Adjustments and Details
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U4
Editing and Sharing
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Final Thoughts
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Sharing the Illustration on Social Media
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FP
Final project
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Forest Fantasy Illustration in Procreate & Photoshop
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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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nasayamafaridik
PlusNatalie's approach is so unique and that's what makes her work so recognizable and stunning! Thanks for teaching us your way!
hello
Really enjoyed this course, was so interesting watching her process!
raianepnogueira
Esse curso é bem completo e ajuda muito no conceito criativo para projetos de fantasia
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jy22
a good course
danielaiga
O curso é muito inspirador, aprendi bastante com a professora!
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