Dynamic Vector Illustration: Keys to Color and Composition

Finding References 2

A course by Pietari Posti / Studio Posti , Illustrator

Learn how to create impactful vector illustrations with balanced compositions and limited colors in Adobe Illustrator

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About the video: Finding References 2

Overview

“Finding the right references is important because it will help you to actually draw better your subject matter but also to inspire you while visualizing your idea.”

In this video lesson Pietari Posti / Studio Posti addresses the topic: Finding References 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Dynamic Vector Illustration: Keys to Color and Composition. Learn how to create impactful vector illustrations with balanced compositions and limited colors in Adobe Illustrator.

Partial transcription of the video

“Finding References Now that we have already images of the tiger and the woman, let's go to the Pinterest platform. Pinterest, in the other hand, is much more creative than Google Images and you tend to find nice images that people have already preselected. And Pinterest is also better for finding color inspiration, in my opinion. I like to use Pinterest for search for color inspiration or for general moods for my illustrations. I don't usually use it for finding any specific details or specific poses. I use it also for finding cool visuals and inspiration and to activate the creative side o...”

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Course summary for: Dynamic Vector Illustration: Keys to Color and Composition

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (298)
4716 students
4 units
22 lessons (4h 35m)
8 downloads

Category
Illustration
Software
Adobe Illustrator
Areas
Digital Illustration, Editorial Illustration, Traditional illustration, Vector Illustration

Pietari Posti / Studio Posti

A course by Pietari Posti / Studio Posti

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Illustrator

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.