Vibrant Character Design with the Colors of Inclusivity
Illustration and Diversity
A course by Aurélia Durand , Graphic Artist
About the video: Illustration and Diversity
Overview
“Visuals influence behaviours, it has a power to change people’s view on the world. To me as an illustrator, I think it's important to represent a world with nuances, and various colors.”
In this video lesson Aurélia Durand addresses the topic: Illustration and Diversity, which is part of the Domestika online course: Vibrant Character Design with the Colors of Inclusivity. Learn how to create fun and unique characters through digital illustration that celebrate diversity and transmit an impactful message to the world.
Partial transcription of the video
“Illustration and Diversity My interest for diversity comes from my own experience. Since I started to study arts, I've always been interested in representing my African heritage. I work on my identity as a mixed raced. As I told you, I have a double culture. My mom is from Ivory Coast and my dad is from France. But my mom never told me about her culture. It was hard for her to talk about the past, she wanted to move forward, so I never got a chance to know about her language or where she grew up. This is why I'm using art to fulfill this empty box. I'm using art to answer a question that ha...”
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Course summary for: Vibrant Character Design with the Colors of Inclusivity
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Category
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Software
Adobe Illustrator -
Areas
Character Design, Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Traditional illustration, Vector Illustration
Aurélia Durand
A course by Aurélia Durand
Aurélia Durand is a French graphic artist, animator, and painter based in Paris. Growing up with a mother from the Ivory Coast and a father from France, she has dedicated her artwork to representing the colors of diversity and unity. Her passion for drawing started from an early age, and receiving a master’s in design and applied art, her career has led her to collaborate with some of the most renowned brands in the world.
Her client list includes Amazon, Apple, Adobe, Nike, Facebook, The New York Times, Adidas, Magnum, Sephora, The New Yorker, Tinder, Banksy, and more. In 2020, she illustrated the book This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work, alongside author Tiffany Jewell, which was a New York Times Bestseller and recommended by Oprah’s Book Club, Teen Vogue, Time, and more. Aurélia has been featured in publications for Design matters Dk, Adobe Max Conference, VICE UK, Pinterest, AFROPUNK, Elite Daily, and others.
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- Audio: English
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- Level: Beginner
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