Top 5: The Best Projects of June

As June ends, we are here to share our selection of the highest-rated projects on Domestika during this past month. This time, the creations that the community most appreciated were projects created using techniques explained in our courses.

We hope these works will serve as a source of inspiration for you and encourage you to discover new forms of artistic expression. We invite you to share your creative process with our community. If you need suggestions on how to present your project on Domestika, check out our link: How to Publish Your Projects on Domestika.

We would love to know which projects you liked the most, so we encourage you to share your preferences in the comments. To get more information about each project, click on the title highlighted in red, and you will dive into a universe full of creativity.

To better enjoy the images of the projects, click on them.

Batman/Fortnite #3 by Reilly Brown (@reilly_brown)

For Reilly Brown, it's crucial to imbue characters with a full spectrum of emotions—personalities that can swing from the utterly ridiculous to the seriously thoughtful. His project is A prime example, rated the best this month. In it, you can see the entire process unfold.

If you want to learn from Reilly's approach, feel free to check out his course: "Creating Comics with Compelling Visual Narratives"

My project from the course: Watercolor and Gouache Illustration Techniques by Alinailustra (@alinailustra)

This project is from the course "Illustration Techniques with Watercolor and Gouache", taught by Alinailustra. The project has been highly appreciated within the community as it shows the entire process of creating the project illustration. Additionally, it includes a time-lapse showcasing a different gouache technique.

My project from the course: Experimental Techniques of Oil Portrait by Esteve Gil H. (@gil_h)

In this project, Esteve Gil H. presents a powerful oil interpretation of a photograph by Philip Pocock. The image, which portrays a young punk and her rat, inspired him to explore the concepts of counter-culture and fire. The piece reflects the fight against social norms and liberation through the symbolism of fire, turning what is marginalized into a symbol of rebirth and change. A very inspiring project in which he shows his process.

You can also learn similarly by taking Andrés Kal's course: "Experimental Oil Painting Techniques for Portraiture".

My project for course: Vintage Japanese Digital Illustration by Alina Abiatari (@alina_abiatari)

We're excited to introduce a stunning piece, drawing inspiration from Japanese prints and anime, with a special love for Art Nouveau and floral motifs. Alina Abiatari shows us how fusing different styles can result in a remarkable piece of art with a personal and unique touch.

We encourage you to check out the course that inspired Alina: "Vintage Japanese Digital Illustration"

My project for course: Creative Gameplay Maps: Illustrate a Fantasy World by Andrew Kolb (@kolbisneat)

Andrew Kolb presents a detailed map brimming with humor and mystery in this project. Fun elements, such as a poorly targeted archery target, blend with hints of hidden dangers, like a barred mine entrance. His project is an inspiring example of the creative process, from sketch to finished product.

If you're interested in learning how to create imaginative maps for games, check out his course: "Creative Gameplay Maps: Illustrate a Fantasy World"