Vector Illustration with a Surrealist Twist
A course by Tomas Ives , Artist, Designer and Illustrator
Unleash all your creativity to create illustrations full of symbolism
Unleash all your creativity to create illustrations full of symbolism
Experimentation is the only way to creative growth. Everything goes and there are no rules. This is how Tomás Ives, a Chilean artist with more than fifteen years of experience, specializes in the digital illustration of surrealist landscapes and mythological beings in his work.
In this course, learn a method to unravel all your creative potential through vector illustration using a song as inspiration. From the search for references to the use of graphic symbols, you will immerse yourself in the methodology that Tomás uses in the creation of fantastic scenes.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 21 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (62)
- 881 students
- 16 lessons (2h 10m)
- 21 additional resources (8 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
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Develop a vector illustration with a surreal twist based on a concept, using a song for inspiration.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To illustrators, artists, artists, muralists and anyone interested in learning a new form of artistic communication.
Requirements and materials
You will need to be a music lover and have a pencil, paper, a computer ideally with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop installed, and a graphics tablet. It is important to have basic notions of drawing and basic skills in the mentioned programs.
Reviews
A course by Tomas Ives
Tomás Ives is a self-taught artist born in Chile who is currently dedicated to muralism, illustration, and design of campaigns and posters for Chilean independent cinema. Throughout his career, he has specialized in design thinking processes that he applies to all his creations.
He has worked as an animator, cartoonist of graphic humor, motion graphics , art director for a television channel and even as head of the design and communications team of the Government of Chile.
During his fifteen years of experience he has been developing a signature style that makes him recognizable in his role as illustrator.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in this course?
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U2
How an idea begins
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Point
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Investigation
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Composition and Reticles
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Frankenstein
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To draw
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Observe, verify and retouch
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U3
Manufacture our idea
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Chromatography
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Trace, trace, trace ...
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Space use
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Some more details
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U4
Export or Atmosphere
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Atmosphere
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Formats to share or print
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Screen Printing Export
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FP
Final project
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Vector illustration with surreal stamp
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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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joseleilustrador
un curso rapido y que se aprende con facilidad, el profesor un diez.
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Buenisimo
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marcofederici76
Ottimo corso..consigliatissimo
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laurenmlentini
Excellent instructor His approach is imaginative and creative.
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The course is full of creative ideas. Excellent course, I recommend it to all artists :-)