Illustration for Creative Minds: Reinventing the Ordinary
A course by Cristian Turdera , Illustrator and Designer
Learn a process to create illustration reinventing concepts from a personal perspective
Learn a process to create illustration reinventing concepts from a personal perspective
When seeking to become an illustrator, each individual has their own unique path to get there. Argentinian illustrator and graphic designer Cristian Turdera enjoys creating stories and sharing his vision of authors on themes that allure, whether it be for books, magazines, toys, objects, installations, and more. With a wide variety of experience in the industry, and having worked on a range of editorial areas with Penguin Random House, Editorial SM, Alfaguara, or Pequeño Editor, among others.
In this course, Cristian shows you his creative process so you can develop an illustrated idea. He teaches you how to rethink the objects you think you know, to transform them into the protagonist of your illustration, and question your point of view, giving you additional ideas to express your vision, starting with words.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 10 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (160)
- 1,808 students
- 13 lessons (2h 13m)
- 10 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create an illustration that communicates a concept linked to a phrase or strong idea that amplifies the reading of the written word, to offer creative communication solutions.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For all those interested in illustration—professionals and amateurs—image enthusiasts, creatives, art directors who want to learn about concept and language, designers, artists, illustrators, or simply those curious about understanding how to generate new ideas and recreate them in an illustration.
Requirements and materials
You will need basic knowledge of how to use Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, and the eagerness to draw.
As for materials, you’ll need paper, pencils, markers, a pencil sharpener, an eraser, adhesive tape, and whatever you use to draw usually. You will also need a computer with Photoshop and Illustrator.
Reviews
A course by Cristian Turdera
Cristian Turdera studied Design and worked in advertising agencies from a young age. This experience gave him a distinctive outlook on the value of ideas, concepts, and about the power of what an image is capable of communicating. He has always drawn, which eventually led him to illustrate professionally.
Today, he uses both—illustration and design—in his work. He published his first illustrations in a school book over twenty years ago and is still in the field, with lots of enthusiasm, always seeking new opportunities. He has worked for editorials such as Penguin Random House, Editorial SM, Alfaguara, or Pequeño Editor, and many more.
As well as illustrating books, Cristian also illustrates toys and other products for clients like Arcor, Ruibal, Djeco toys, Peabody, and more. He illustrates for audiovisual projects, magazines, and even installations.
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 the course?
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U2
The creative process: breaking the limits
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Drawing and illustration
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The focus of our gaze
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One object, infinite shapes
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One concept, one object
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U3
From sketch to illustration
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Draw what is found
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Choice of idea
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Vectorized Sketch and Illustration Design
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Assembling a bookstore
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U4
Composing the final illustration
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Final illustration details and adjustments
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Work dynamics and reflections
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FP
Final project
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Illustration for Creative Minds: Reinventing the Ordinary
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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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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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Borja_Aguado
Realmente fantástico. Muy enriquecedor el poder ver la fase de generación de ideas.
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ofelia_cue
PlusEste es un curso al que regresaras una y otra vez, verdaderamente una joya, un Maestro maravilloso y un gran artista. Este es el tipo de contenido de excelente calidad que buscaba en Domestica. ¡Mas cursos de Cristian Turdera por favor!!!
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egla.rivera
PlusMuy detallado, me gusto como explica todo paso por paso.
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anagodoy
Un lujo poder conocer un poco más el trabajo de Cristian Turdera y su forma de trabajar. Muy cálido para enseñar y compartir sus conocimientos.
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luquidibuja
Me encanta Cristian Turdera y todo lo que hace. Este curso no es una excepción de eso, su didáctica y su manera de enseñar es atrapante y dan ganas de aprender más. Me encantó el curso.
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