Contemporary Illustrations with a Retro Aesthetic
Course final project
A course by Pedro Correa , Illustrator
About the final project for: Contemporary Illustrations with a Retro Aesthetic
Contemporary Illustrations with a Retro Aesthetic
“Hi! We have reached the end of the course. Thanks for following me this far! Before saying goodbye, let's review the steps I recommend to follow to develop your final project: • Organize your references and compose an illustration from them. • Make your sketch digital, then put it on paper using an ink pen. • If you want, at this stage also create texturing in the drawing using analog reticles. • Back at the computer, apply colors to the illustration and then create the textures. Show the process step by step until the end of the project. You can present it as follows: Digital sketch






Partial transcription of the video
“Final project Hello, we have reached the end of the course and now you are ready to start your project. Before I say goodbye, let's review the steps needed to develop it. First, I presented the materials I usually work with. Then, in the exercise, I showed the possibilities of drawing by hand, as well as digital texture options. I showed how I organize my references and how they help me in the composition of the drawing. I carried out the step by step of my work method, that mixes analog and digital in several stages. Now, I wanted to share important tips. As I already mentioned, participat...”
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Course summary for: Contemporary Illustrations with a Retro Aesthetic
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Illustration, Drawing, Ink Illustration, Traditional illustration

Pedro Correa
A course by Pedro Correa
Pedro Correa studied graphic design and now works as a freelancer for various clients around the world. His illustration style, whether analog or digital, centers around the use of India ink as well as colors and textures with a retro-effect inspired by his passion for comics.
He has worked on projects for big names such as UFC, Showtime, FX, Heineken, Tiger Beer, Netflix, Ford Motors, Sky TV, Pizza Hut, uni-ball, Sector9, Landyachtz, Rolling Stone, High Times Magazine, and The Intercept. He has been sponsored by Moleskine since 2017.
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