Dynamic Vector Illustration: Keys to Color and Composition
A course by Pietari Posti / Studio Posti , Illustrator
Joined April 2020
Learn how to create impactful vector illustrations with balanced compositions and limited colors in Adobe Illustrator
Joined April 2020
Even the most eye-catching illustrations are built on the basics of design. By learning how contrast and color work together, you can use minimal tools to create bold visual worlds that stimulate the imagination and connect with viewers.
By balancing multiple shapes and limited colors, Pietari Posti has developed a unique aesthetic which has led him to work with companies like Apple, Starbucks, and Nespresso, as well as publications like Monocle, The Guardian, and The New York Times.
In this course, Pietari shows you that beautiful design doesn't have to be complex. By focusing on composition and color basics, he shows you how to train your creative eye and create lively vector illustrations from sketch to final product.
What will you learn in this online course?
22 lessons & 21 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (307)
- 4,954 students
- 22 lessons (4h 35m)
- 21 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe IllustratorWhat is this course's project?
Using essential design principles, create a dynamic vector illustration with limited elements and colors.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for beginners who are interested in illustration or professional illustrators who would like to expand their understanding of how composition and color work together in design.
Requirements and materials
To participate in this course, you’ll need to sketch. This can be done with a pencil and paper or digitally with an iPad or a graphics tablet. For the final illustration, you’ll need a computer with Adobe Illustrator.
Basic drawing skills are nice to have but are not necessary.
Reviews
Pietari Posti / Studio Posti
A course by Pietari Posti / Studio Posti
Pietari Posti is a Finnish-born illustrator based in Barcelona. After studying graphic design in Finland, he founded Studio Posti, a creative studio specializing in design and illustration.
Recognized for his use of bold shapes, sharp contrast, and expressive style, Pietari’s work in advertising, editorials, and publishing has attracted a diverse range of clients including Apple, Nespresso, Random House, Starbucks, Monocle, The New York Times, The Guardian, and more.
In 2013, Pietari won the Victor & Albert Museum Best Book Cover Illustration Award for Arthur Ransome’s Swallows & Amazons.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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What We Will Do in the Course?
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U2
Training Your Eye
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Finding References 1
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Finding References 2
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The Basics of Composition
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The Basics of Color
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Sketching
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Choosing and Refining Final Sketch 1
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Choosing and Refining Final Sketch 2
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U3
Let’s Draw Vectors
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Drawing the Basic Elements 1
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Drawing the Basic Elements 2
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Drawing the Basic Elements 3
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Drawing the Basic Elements 4
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Drawing the Basic Elements 5
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Applying Color
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Applying Gradients, Shadows, and Highlights 1
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Applying Gradients, Shadows, and Highlights 2
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Refining and Cleaning up Your Illustration 1
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Refining and Cleaning up Your Illustration 2
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U4
Optional Finishing Touches and Exporting Your Work
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Adding Textures and Analogue Feel to Your Vector Illustration
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Exporting Illustration - for Digital Use and Print Use
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FP
Final project
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Dynamic Vector Illustration: Color and Composition
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hoyh
I learned how to sketch and express texture.
anaclaramviana
I absolutely loved this course. The instructor explains everything clearly and with such a calm, engaging style. I’d highly recommend it to anyone who wants to take their illustrations to the next level.
mr_ixra
Buen curso y muy bien explicado.
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hyejun
really cool teacher with cool style. got a lot of inspirations and following his process was a joy.
comix_d
Bellissimo corso, lo consiglio vivamente, spiegazioni sono semplici, ho imparato molto e mi sono divertito in ogni fase del processo.
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