Illustration Using Mixed Techniques: Fantastic Binomials
A course by José RoseroVisual artist and teacher
A course by José Rosero, Visual artist and teacher
Learn how to create magical illustrations by uniting opposing concepts
Illustration is a visual language with infinite possibilities and José Rosero masters it perfectly, combining techniques, processes, and ways to create that have been defining a style that seeks to find beauty in what seems illogical.
In this course, learn a highly effective illustration strategy: the methodology of fantastic binomials, in which you will unite concepts apparently opposite to illustrate impactful images. It’s a strategy that allows you to go forward in the creative process when you find obstacles and feel that there are no other routes to explore. José teaches you about drawing, collage, color use, composition, and giving the last touches using Adobe Photoshop.
This is the second course by José Rosero on Domestika, after Introduction to Portraits with India Ink and Nibs, in which he teaches how to create a portrait using India ink with personality and character.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 17 downloads
What will we do in the course?
1 minute, 31 seconds
What are fantastic binomials?
4 minutes, 38 seconds
Materials
8 minutes, 49 seconds
Create your fantastic binomial
11 minutes, 22 seconds
Sketching
12 minutes, 54 seconds
The world of gray: Graphites and inks
12 minutes, 58 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start the course by getting to know more about José and his influences, plus an introduction to the fantastic binomials and what you will be doing during the course.
Learn what fantastic binomials are, how they trigger ideas, hypothesis, and how to use them to create images. Review the materials that you need during the course and begin the process of conceptualizing your project.
José describes each of the techniques you will use as a different language and, in the third unit of this course, you will become fluent in all of them. Discover how to use graphite pencils, colored pencils, and get an introduction to the world of collage and all its possible uses.
Finally, learn how to get the best idea from the lists of possible pairs made previously. With your chosen idea, begin the process of sketching and composing the illustration that will become your final project.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Create an illustration with mixed techniques from what José calls a fantastic binomial.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Designers, illustrators, cartoonists, and anyone interested in learning about different processes and methods for making illustrations.
Requirements and materials
Basic skills in drawing, painting, and collage are needed.
As for materials, you will need graphite pencils, acrylic paint, magazines or cut-outs from them, and a lot of energy.
Reviews
- 8 months ago
Love the course!
- 1 year ago
Interesante curso para despertar la imaginación.
- 1 year ago
I love the course. The exercise of combining ideas is fantastic because it opens our minds to imagine different, inclusive situations and worlds. I'm really enjoying it and learning techniques that allow me to capture these ideas in colors, paints, and paper. Thank you for such a wonderful course.
- moniagrasPLUS3 years ago
Recién comienzo el curso y me parece muy rico y estimulante, gracias
- 3 years ago
Ótimo curso, porém achei as imagens um tanto repetitivas.
He has made several exhibitions, conferences, and workshops based on his own research participating in different events in Colombia and in other countries such as Argentina, Spain, Brazil, Ecuador, Venezuela, Mexico, and Chile.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Some references
- What will we do in the course?
- U2
Fantastic binomials
- What are fantastic binomials?
- Materials
- Create your fantastic binomial
- Sketching
- U3
Introduction to three languages
- The world of gray: Graphites and inks
- Color as an atmosphere
- Fish to think: The collage
- U4
Sorting Items
- Digitization 1: Preparation of the raw material
- Digitization 2: Color and Composition
- Final impression
- FP
Final project
- Illustration Using Mixed Techniques: Fantastic Binomials
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FAQs
This course explores contemporary illustration techniques, blending traditional drawing, digital processes, and image creation using fantastic binomials. You’ll learn how to combine various visual elements, develop your creative workflow, and apply innovative methods to artistic and professional projects.
The course is designed for those with basic illustration or drawing skills, as well as anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of mixed media and creative processes. It’s not strictly for complete beginners.
You’ll need supplies like pencils, graphite, textured paper, technical pens, watercolors, acrylics, royalty-free images for collage, and access to digital editing software (such as Photoshop or similar).
You’ll learn to blend traditional and digital techniques, craft narrative compositions, develop conceptual images through binomials, apply mixed media methods, select graphic resources, and produce projects ready for print or digital publication.
Fantastic binomials involve combining two seemingly unrelated concepts to create original, imaginative images. In this course, you’ll learn how to generate, choose, and develop binomials to boost your creative illustration skills.
Yes, the course covers digitizing, editing, and digital composition, integrating textures and graphic elements, as well as color correction and preparing files for print or web.
Absolutely, the course equips you to apply techniques and methods in areas like editorial illustration, fashion, animation, art exhibitions, and commercial projects, expanding your professional opportunities.