Caricature Drawing with Infinite Painter
A course by Albeniz Rodriguez , Digital Artist and Caricaturist
Joined May 2021
Learn to give shape and expressiveness to animal portraits by creating digital caricatures from a reference photo
Joined May 2021
Caricatures don't lie, they exaggerate! In fact, they have the power to capture the true essence of a character by magnifying one of their features or traits. By combining classic design techniques with digital tools, you can create unique caricatures with a modern look.
In this course, digital caricature artist Albeniz Rodriguez teaches you how to use Infinite Painter to illustrate a caricatured animal portrait based on a reference photo. Albeniz is known for his fun, colorful designs, which have led him to work with clients like Disney and Wacom.
Join Albeniz and unleash your creativity to make a larger-than-life portrait of your favorite animal.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 13 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (120)
- 2,802 students
- 15 lessons (2h 1m)
- 13 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Italian
- Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Create a fun caricature of your favorite animal based on a reference photo.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to learn a fun way to create larger-than-life animal portraits.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required for this course. All you need is an iPad, an Apple Pencil, and the Infinite Painter and Procreate apps.
Reviews
Albeniz Rodriguez
A course by Albeniz Rodriguez
Albeniz Rodriguez is a digital artist and caricaturist from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. His style is characterized by geometric shapes and bright colors–a common sight in his country. His work on social media has earned him global recognition and given him the opportunity to work with big-name clients like Disney and Wacom.
Throughout his career, Albeniz has worked as a book illustrator, a portrait and caricature artist, and a cartoonist for newspapers and advertisements. He has also collaborated on projects for magazines like Burda International and NFT platforms such as OpenSea.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Sources of inspiration
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U2
Preparation
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Introduction to the Infinite software
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Brushes and their effects
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How to choose your reference photo
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Practice with colors
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Geometric study and caricature style
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U3
Draw your pet's caricature
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How to organize the work
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Subject 1
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Subject 2
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Background
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The secondary objects
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U4
Post-production and sale of your caricatures
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From Infinite to Procreate: adding effects
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Export formats
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Who to present your design to
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FP
Final project
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Caricature Drawing with Infinite Painter
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at 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
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Certificates
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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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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for those who already have basic drawing skills and want to deepen their knowledge of digital and caricature techniques, especially for animals.
To follow the course, you’ll need a graphics tablet like an iPad, apps such as Infinite Painter or Procreate, and optionally a Wacom tablet.
You’ll learn how to exaggerate features, select reference photos, use Infinite Painter and Procreate, compose scenes, apply textures, adjust colors, and export your work for web, print, and social media.
You’ll learn to evaluate resolution, contrast, and perspective of images, choosing photos that highlight the features to exaggerate in your caricature.
Yes, the course covers exporting in formats like JPEG, PDF, TIFF, and sharing images and timelapse videos on Instagram and other social platforms.
Yes, it dives into digital techniques for creating textures, managing shadows, saturation, blur, and other painterly effects using Infinite Painter and Procreate.
Yes, the course includes hands-on explanations for using Procreate and Infinite Painter, perfect even if you’re using them for the first time.
Procreate
El curso me pareció excelente. El artista explica el tema de forma sencilla e interesante, lo que facilita mucho el aprendizaje de herramientas digitales.
En general, es un curso muy completo, práctico, motivador y da buenos consejos para crear una obra de arte. Lo recomiendo para quienes desean iniciar en la ilustración digital de caricaturas con un enfoque artístico y accesible
good course
me gustó la forma clara de explicar y las herramientas usadas
A delightful course. Clear explanations. Love the teacher's art.
O curso é prático, traz muitas sacadas de pintura e desenho ao mesmo tempo, o professor é simplesmente maravilhoso e transmite seu conhecimento com leveza.