Illustrating Emotions through Color
Let's talk about color
A course by Gaby Zermeño , Illustrator and Concept Artist
About the video: Let's talk about color
Overview
“In this lesson I will teach you about the general associations (cultural and psychological) of color and how it is used in a very specific way in audiovisual and illustration products to create certain atmospheres and transmit emotions using chromatic chords.”
In this video lesson Gaby Zermeño addresses the topic: Let's talk about color, which is part of the Domestika online course: Illustrating Emotions through Color. Harness the power of color to create emotional illustrations that impact the eye as well as the heart.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we will explore various color associations. including their psychological impacts and societal implications. We will also examine the precise use of colors in audiovisual productions and to recreate specific atmospheres and emotions. Let's take a closer look at this concept. In this section. i aim to provide a broad overview of the concept of color. This goes beyond just formulas. harmonies. and chromatic chords. delving into the essence of color's role and significance. first. let's understand the associative and cultural value that colors represent. I want to clarify that ...”
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Course summary for: Illustrating Emotions through Color
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Illustration -
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Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Character Design, Color Theory, Concept Art, Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Narrative, Traditional illustration

Gaby Zermeño
A course by Gaby Zermeño
Gaby Zermeño is a freelance illustrator and concept artist from Guadalajara (Mexico). She specializes in digital illustration and character and concept art development.
She has illustrated children's books for publishers such as Macmillan, Cambridge University Press, and Storytime Magazine, created storyboards for Netflix, and animated projects for studios like Anima, Mighty, Lunch Films, and Sesame Workshop. She has also participated in advertising illustration projects for Cartoon Network and OhMyDisney.
In addition, Gaby teaches Professional Illustration at ESCENA, an animation and digital art school in Mexico.
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