Advanced Techniques for Vectorial Illustration

Vector textures of hell!

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

Creative Director, Illustrator, and Animator. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined October 2003
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5,882 students
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About the video: Vector textures of hell!

Overview

“We already have our base structure, now it's time to add textures! ”

In this video lesson Rafahu addresses the topic: Vector textures of hell!, 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

“Starting with our giant mecha cayo's basic shapes. let's add textures to enhance its character. This will give it a more distinct personality. I have the basic shape we drew earlier and added some details like a crest to enhance its appearance. The fists are simple. I've incorporated some screws we've previously used. Nothing too complex here. Samples? Launch a missile. we'll see later why and for what. Here are some planes. very basic ones. Here's one I already hit a plane on this side. The effect is very flat. and we'll make it cooler later. And here's a series of structures we'll utilize...”

This transcript is automatically generated, so it may contain mistakes.


Course summary for: Advanced Techniques for Vectorial Illustration

  • Level: Advanced
  • 99% positive reviews (365)
  • 5882 students
  • 4 units
  • 25 lessons (3h 40m)
  • 8 downloads
  • Category

    Illustration
  • Software

    Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
  • Areas

    Character Design, Design, Digital Illustration

Rafahu

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.


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Advanced Techniques for Vectorial Illustration. Illustration course by Rafahu

Advanced Techniques for Vectorial Illustration

A course by Rafahu
Creative Director, Illustrator, and Animator. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined October 2003
  • 99% positive reviews (365)
  • 5,882 students