Advanced Techniques for Vectorial Illustration

The gradient is your friend ... if you know how to use it;)

A course by Rafahu , Creative Director, Illustrator, and Animator

99% positive reviews (365)

5,852 students

Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese

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About the video: The gradient is your friend ... if you know how to use it;)

Overview

“Have you been told that the use of the gradient is unprofessional? Here we will demystify that! I will explain how to make good use of the vector gradient, to achieve fine finishes. ”

In this video lesson Rafahu addresses the topic: The gradient is your friend ... if you know how to use it;), which is part of the Domestika online course: Advanced Techniques for Vectorial Illustration. Learn to use effects for lighting, color, and texture to bring your illustrations to the next level.

Partial transcription of the video

“The gradient is a valuable tool if you know how to use it effectively. Let's explore how to skillfully apply the vector gradient for achieving fine finishes. Alright. let's... Take a detailed look at the gradient. how it functions. We'll start with something very basic. The magic or trick with Illustrator gradients is to apply them subtly so they are not too noticeable. The hot. So they don't look unprofessional. One of the pitfalls of using gradients is that if applied incorrectly. they look fake and unprofessional. appearing poorly executed. The trick is to apply them subtly to create dep...”

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Course summary for: Advanced Techniques for Vectorial Illustration

Level: Advanced
99% positive reviews (365)
5852 students
4 units
25 lessons (3h 40m)
8 downloads

Category
Illustration
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Areas
Character Design, Design, Digital Illustration

Rafahu

A course by Rafahu

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Creative Director, Illustrator, and Animator

Rafahu is an art director, illustrator, and animator based in Mexico. He has worked in internationally renowned agencies such as Grupo W, Element Studios, and Leo Burnett for brands such as Rexona, Jose Cuervo, Random House, and Nike, among others, obtaining international recognition at Cannes Lions, El Sol, and The One Show.

In addition to his career as an art director, he fulfills his passion for illustration by developing personal projects. He also collaborates on publications such as Picnic, Quo, and La Peste and holds exhibitions throughout Mexico, such as Puro Machín, The End, and 5 Diablos en la ciudad.

Although he really likes digital illustration, he does not minimize the importance of traditional techniques. Another one of his biggest passions is animation, which he has combined with illustration for projects like Nodoodles and The Psychotoons, among others.

He has always considered himself a huge geek and fan of anime, comics, horror literature, B movies, and fantasy. "I think we should look for inspiration not only in design, but in everything that surrounds us. A Lovecraft horror story can be a great source of inspiration and paranoia," he admits. He wants his illustrations to tell a story. He likes to think that they are real worlds full of details and meanings that can be revealed upon a second reading.