Minimalist Geometric Portrait
Construction of the portrait, geometry and gradients.
A course by Maria Picassó i Piquer , Illustrator and Caricaturist
Joined January 2012
Joined January 2012
About the video: Construction of the portrait, geometry and gradients.
Overview
“It is time to capture in vector all the information we have accumulated. You will see how to make the basic construction of a face from geometric shapes, as well as the use of gradients to represent light and volumes. ”
In this video lesson Maria Picassó i Piquer addresses the topic: Construction of the portrait, geometry and gradients., which is part of the Domestika online course: Minimalist Geometric Portrait. Learn to create vector illustrations and convey the essence and expressivity of each character.
Partial transcription of the video
“In earlier lessons. we've dedicated considerable time to understanding this individual. I am confident we are fully prepared to commence our work now. From my observations. it seems we can do without the spaghetti in this situation. Ensure these gadgets are ungrouped. First. i'll set up a layer for the background and lock it in place. Next. I'll focus on the main layer. which contains all my references. This approach helps maintain organization clarity as I proceed with the project. and so I can start piecing things together. like a puzzle. I'll begin with what I've noticed as a common trai...”
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Course summary for: Minimalist Geometric Portrait
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Software
Adobe Illustrator -
Areas
Character Design, Traditional illustration, Vector Illustration
Maria Picassó i Piquer
A course by Maria Picassó i Piquer
Maria is a retired architect and full-time illustrator. Her constructivist caricature style has been internationally recognized and she has participated as a speaker in various European and American congresses. We can find her illustrations in a wide variety of media—from prog-rock band T-shirts to video games and books. She currently carries out a wide variety of private and public commissions for El País' ICON magazine and the Swiss magazine Zwölf. She has collaborated with the newspapers Ara, El Diario, and El Diario de las Américas, among others.
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