Introduction to Illustrated Printmaking with Procreate

Introduction to Illustrated Printmaking with Procreate

“Thanks for being part of this course! In it, I gave you a brief review of the process of creating an illustration, dealing with the conceptual part and the technical resolution of the image, dissecting the mechanisms that allow us to build a rich, complex and eloquent image. I invite you to look for your illustration to always have something to say. I hope this course allows you to venture into creating a unique illustration. It's your time to create your own final project! Remember that you will not do it alone, I will accompany you on the way. Here are a series of steps you can follow to create your illustration. Are you ready? Dive between books! Start by documenting yourself, remember that this will be essential to inspire you. Hit the streets, visit image-heavy websites, or do like me and browse through your books! Just let yourself go, flow, let the images catch you, but don't forget that you must give them your personal touch.

The sketch Among all your references, try to have your key image at hand, then let go with the sketches, without fear and avoid censoring yourself too much. Take hold of your obsessions and use all that energy to put it on paper. Try to solve the composition on paper as much as possible and observe the work of other authors. Work on your sketch until you reach the final design, for this you will need: pencil, paper, eraser, light table or tracing paper. Remember that the ideal is that in the end the synthesis, formal and conceptual richness be in harmony. Digitization Digitize your sketch and carry out the pen image, keep in mind that for this you only need to work in absolute values such as black and white. Let your illustration come to life Start adding color to your illustration, I ask you to limit the use of color to three colors and make the most of this approach, as it will help you obtain a clear and resounding image without losing the appeal that the use of color offers us. Establish the necessary criteria for your illustration to have a style and language. Your personal touch Work on the last details of the illustration, add a background or texture that can differentiate your work, make it look more warm. Finally, give it the format you need so that it is useful for what you are looking for. Keep in mind that this image can give much more of itself, it can be useful to continue generating a sequence or a series of related images, which can lead to an illustrated book, an exhibition of your drawings or a very good material to complete your portfolio. Your illustration is ready, share with us what you have created! I hope this course has been useful for you to develop your own graphic language and learn new tools to share with others. I hope to receive your proposals soon and to be able to comment on them. Do not worry if my answer is not immediate, it is worth reflecting an opinion in advance. And do not be shy, give your opinion and comment as much as you want, your own criteria are not created without sharing what you think with others! See you on the forum. ”

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“Final Project Throughout the lessons, we addressed the technical aspect and the conceptual aspect of creating an illustration. In our case, limiting the use of color helped us get a clear, bold image and to take advantage of our limitations. Remember to let go while drawing. Enjoy what you do, have fun. Take a good look at the books or the notes that you took and try not to be too critical of yourself or censor yourself too much. It is very important to map out the composition on the paper before going digital. Upload images of your illustration’s creation process. It can be images in noteb...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Illustrated Printmaking with Procreate

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (119)
• 2745 students
• 4 units
• 12 lessons (1h 17m)
• 11 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Software

  Procreate

• Areas

  Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Engraving, Traditional illustration