Create Fashion Illustrations
A course by Josefina Fernandez , Fashion Illustrator and Designer
Joined August 2020
Fashion illustration techniques using markers, watercolors, gouache for rendering fabrics and textures, plus marketing and online business tips
Fashion illustration techniques using markers, watercolors, gouache for rendering fabrics and textures, plus marketing and online business tips
Joined August 2020
Discover the art of fashion illustration through a dynamic journey that combines creativity and technique. Learn to capture the essence of style by exploring the basics of sketching, from the waist up to full body illustrations. This course offers a unique approach to developing your personal artistic voice while embracing various techniques like watercolors, gouache, and artist markers. Participants will engage in exercises that refine their ability to render fabrics and textures, enhancing their understanding of proportions and composition.
Venture into the world of fashion design with hands-on projects, including creating mood boards and drawing from inspiration. Gain insights into marketing your designs, exploring the transition from artistic expression to commercial success. Perfect for aspiring illustrators and seasoned artists seeking to expand their skills, this course provides valuable tips on how to digitize artwork, engage with social media, and choose the best platforms for selling your creations. Embrace this opportunity to refine your craft and share your unique style with the world.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 29 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (2)
- 237 students
- 18 lessons (3h 37m)
- 29 additional resources (12 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?
Create a full-body fashion illustration, incorporating personal style and diverse techniques, including sketching, watercolor rendering, and digital editing, to produce a polished, shareable artwork suitable for social media or a professional portfolio.
Who is this online course for?
Aspiring fashion illustrators and designers eager to explore their artistic voice and learn professional techniques will benefit from this course. It's ideal for creative individuals seeking to refine their style and develop a personal approach to fashion sketching and illustration.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is required, just a love for fashion design and illustration. Gather basic art supplies such as watercolors, gouache, markers, paper, and brushes. A lightbox is optional, but enthusiasm for exploring creativity is essential.
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Josefina Fernandez
A course by Josefina Fernandez
Josefina Fernández, a distinguished Fashion Illustrator and Designer, hails from Buenos Aires, Argentina, currently residing in Chicago. Her artistic journey began in her childhood, where her fascination with creating unique universes on paper laid the foundation for her vibrant career. Studying Fashion Design in Buenos Aires, Josefina honed her skills and later shared her expertise as an assistant professor at her alma mater. Her tenure in the fashion industry, coupled with her passion for travel as a flight attendant, enriched her artistic perspective, ultimately leading her to establish her own illustration business in Miami.
Josefina's distinctive style blends elements from pop and Japanese cultures, evident in her collaborations with renowned brands such as Dior, Bloomingdale’s, and Lexus. Her work, celebrated for its vivid colors and dynamic compositions, has been showcased in exhibitions and featured on platforms like Adobe's blog. Josefina's dedication to her craft is evident in her ability to transform everyday moments into captivating illustrations. She continues to inspire aspiring illustrators by sharing her knowledge and experience, encouraging them to discover their unique artistic voices.
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
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Developing Your Style and Creative Process
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Tools and Materials
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Warm Up Sketches
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U3
Waist Up Sketch
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Research and References
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Drawing a Character from the Waist Up
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Fashion Illustration Proportions and Ratios
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How to Render Fabrics and Textures: Denim, Leather, Fabrics, Sequins 1
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How to Render Fabrics and Textures: Denim, Leather, Fabrics, Sequins 2
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U4
Full Body Sketch
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The Pencil Sketch
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Painting and Rendering with Watercolors 1
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Painting and Rendering with Watercolors 2
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Painting and Rendering with Watercolors 3
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The Details
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Digitizing the Sketch
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U5
Marketing Your Artwork
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How to Take Your Designs to a Commercial Level
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Best Platforms to Sell Your Products
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FP
Final project
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Fashion Design Sketching
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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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Watch professionally produced courses
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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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kellyoli
Gostei bastante, vale muito a pena para quem deseja se aprofundar no mundo da ilustração de moda.
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aprenderduo
Me encantó este curso, aprendí mucho cómo pintar un boceto de moda con acuarelas y cómo darle vida con diferentes materiales y mejorar el diseño al digitalizarlo.
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