Layered Illustration with Felt
References and mood board
A course by Naíma Almeida , Visual Artist
About the video: References and mood board
Overview
“In this class we will plan our illustration, defining its theme and considering the technical aspects of using felt. Then we will look for reference photos to start the vector illustration.”
In this video lesson Naíma Almeida addresses the topic: References and mood board, which is part of the Domestika online course: Layered Illustration with Felt. Create three-dimensional artwork with layers of felt based on a vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator.
Partial transcription of the video
“References and moodboard In this class, we are going to start the creative process on the computer. You will define a theme for your illustration and search for reference images for the mood board. It helps you visualize the elements you are going to illustrate. Come on? The first thing we're going to define is the theme of the illustration you are going to make. Take a theme that has to do with you, that represents you in some way, or something you already work with and want to experiment with this style of illustration. In my case, I'll do the fruit and flowers theme that are already part...”
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Course summary for: Layered Illustration with Felt
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Category
Craft, Illustration -
Software
Adobe Illustrator -
Areas
Arts & Crafts, DIY, Paper Craft, Storytelling, Textile Design, Traditional illustration

Naíma Almeida
A course by Naíma Almeida
Naíma is a Brazilian visual artist with a background in graphic design. After working in different agencies and offices, she began to dedicate herself to personal projects which allowed her to experiment with unconventional materials as well as combine manual and digital creative processes.
She has produced pieces for big names like Instagram, Carolina Herrera, The Washington Post, and Natura, among others. Her work has received international acclaim with awards from D&AD (London), Clio (New York), Ibero-American Design Biennial (Madrid), and Latin America Design Award (Peru).
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