Drawing 101: Introduction to Digital Illustration
A course by Jean Fraisse , Illustrator, Concept Artist, and Art Director
Joined February 2018
Explore the foundations of illustration by learning the techniques to draw from observation and from your own imagination
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- 100% positive reviews (258)
- 7438 students
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Explore the foundations of illustration by learning the techniques to draw from observation and from your own imagination
Drawing is a skill anyone can pick up. Apart from understanding the theoretical aspect, it is all a matter of practice. Illustrator Jean Fraisse, a firm believer that talent can be learned, is here to teach you the principles of drawing in digital illustration.
Discover the narrative power of drawing by creating illustrations from observation and imagination. Explore lines, angles, and shapes to create striking drawings in your own style.
This is Jean Fraisse’s fifth course at Domestika. If you are interested in learning about color theory in digital illustration, see Color Theory: How to Apply It to Your Images. If you’d like to learn how to design characters for animation, take a look at Introduction to Design of Characters for Animation and Video Games. You can find all his courses here.
What will you learn in this online course?
21 lessons & 19 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (258)
- 7438 students
- 21 lessons (4h 40m)
- 19 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create two digital illustrations, one from observation, and the other of your own design.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in learning digital illustration or improving their drawing abilities.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary.
All you need is a computer with Adobe Photoshop or a similar software.
Reviews
A course by Jean Fraisse
Once he finished his studies in graphic design in Paris (France), and got rejected from renowned animation schools, Jean Fraisse decided to learn about illustration on his own and began applying it to his work for advertising agencies. It was then that he decided to get into freelance work and started working for major clients such as Marinela and Televisa.
In 2015, he got in touch with HuevoCartoon, a widely-recognized Mexican animation studio, where he worked as their Art Director and Production Designer for over five years.
Today, part of his time involves sharing his knowledge and showing others how he learned illustration and animation through a project called Canvas. In the last eight years, he has also taught classes in several schools and workshops.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
How to Get Better at Drawing
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What Is Drawing?
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Every Single Thing Is Made Out of Simple Shapes
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How to Actually Draw
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Angles, the First Secret of Drawing
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Proportions, the Second Secret of Drawing 1
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Proportions, the Second Secret of Drawing 2
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U3
Understanding Basic 3D
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How to Convert a Square Into a Cube
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The Horizon Explanation and How It Solves It All
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One-Point and Two-Point Perspective
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Copying Architecture 1
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Copying Architecture 2
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Copying the Human Body 1
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Copying the Human Body 2
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Applying Light and Shadow
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U4
How to Create
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A Basic Understanding of Design
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The Elements of a Good Sketch
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Let’s Create Something
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Duplicating and Reshaping
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Exaggerate and Deform
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FP
Final project
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Drawing 101: Introduction to Digital Illustration
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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1992keshi
Great course! learning so much. I love it!
alvesgabbiis
Muito legal!!! É sempre bom revisitar os conceitos
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gray.khan
I am really enjoying the course. It has me drawing regularly again ... and improving. Thank you, Jean!
norman.ibe1
so far so good, I can relate to some of his stories with regards of his drive of learning digital illustration.
It's inspiring to hear his views on talent, perseverance and creativity.
taylor.najjar
Great course. Full of drawing tips and sound practices to establish a solid foundation for a drawing practice.