Guided Project: Create A Strange Animal
A guided project by Aljoscha Blau , Artist, illustrator and author
Develop creative illustration skills to create imaginative, realistic animals, from sketches to the final scene.
Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of creative illustration and learn how to bring a unique, imaginary animal to life using gouache paints. The process begins with extensive research and brainstorming, drawing inspiration from nature and diverse cultures. Develop initial sketches to define the shape and characteristics of your creature and choose the appropriate technique to translate your ideas onto paper. This artistic path offers you the opportunity to explore new perspectives and creative approaches.
Step by step, refine the details and character of your animal. Place it in an environment that emphasizes its characteristics and tells a story. Learn how to skillfully use colors and textures to create depth and expressiveness. Throughout the process, you'll expand your creative skills and develop a personal connection with your work. Be inspired and experience the joy of creating your own fantastical creature.
What will you learn in this online course?
6 lessons & 20 downloads
- 139 students
- 6 lessons (1h 20m)
- 20 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: German, English, Spanish
- German · Spanish · English · Portuguese · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
You'll learn to illustrate an imaginary, realistic animal using creative techniques and gouache. From brainstorming and sketching to the final illustration, including designing the character's environment, your creativity will be encouraged.
Who is this online course for?
Creative minds looking to improve their gouache illustration techniques will find inspiration here. Perfect for illustrators and artists who want to create imaginative creatures and expand their creative thinking through sketching and exploring references. Beginners and advanced artists alike will benefit from new perspectives.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary. You'll need gouache paints, a brush, paper, pencils, and an eraser. Simple sketching techniques and a little imagination will help you create this strange animal. Creativity and a love of painting are beneficial.
Aljoscha Blau
A guided project by Domestika
Aljoscha Blau is a renowned illustrator and artist who has pursued his passion for drawing since childhood. Born in Russia, he later moved to Germany, where he completed his artistic studies at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. Aljoscha is known for his diverse illustrations, which can often be found in books, magazines, and exhibitions worldwide. His works are characterized by a unique blend of rich detail and surreal imagination, immersing the viewer in other worlds.
In addition to his artistic practice, Aljoscha shares his extensive experience as a lecturer at various institutions and in workshops. His focus is on fostering individual creativity and encouraging the exploration of new techniques and approaches. Through his teaching, he inspires a new generation of artists to develop their own visual language and implement their ideas with confidence. Aljoscha's dedication to art and his ability to motivate others have earned him recognition and respect in the international art scene.
Content
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U1
Creative Illustration Techniques with Gouache
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Brainstorming
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First Sketch and Technique Selection
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Creating the Final Illustration 1
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Creating the Final Illustration 2
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The Character’s Environment
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Podcast: Inventing fantasy creatures that push boundaries
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FP
Final project
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Guided Project: Experiment with expressive gouache illustration
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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
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
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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