Contemporary Illustrations with a Retro Aesthetic
Digital sketch creation
A course by Pedro Correa , Illustrator
About the video: Digital sketch creation
Overview
“In this class, I will show you the first step of my illustration creation process, with an emphasis on creating the digital sketch.”
In this video lesson Pedro Correa addresses the topic: Digital sketch creation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Contemporary Illustrations with a Retro Aesthetic. "Learn to illustrate with ink, paper, and Photoshop to create a composition reminiscent of old prints ".
Partial transcription of the video
“Digital sketch creation Hello, in this class, I will show you how I do the digital sketch. I'll show you how I use the references we saw in previous classes and what is my line of reasoning for putting together a sketch. I made this image based on illustrations I made in the past. It uses the same composition scheme as other illustrations. Here we have two main elements: the cat and the skull. They are recurring elements in my repertoire. I decided to make this illustration to work with you because it's my favorite type of composition. I work a lot with planets and plants, are elements that...”
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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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