Digital Illustration Techniques to Boost Your Style
A course by Ana Miminoshvili , Illustrator and Designer
Joined July 2021
Make your illustrations stand out by exploring shapes, composition, color, and light using Illustrator and Photoshop
Joined July 2021
Illustration is a visual medium that gives people a voice and our lives more meaning. Digital tools can help you find and develop your own style, allowing you the freedom to play with shapes, composition, colors, and light. Freelance illustrator Ana Miminoshvili uses digital tools to create striking artwork and design visual solutions for her clients, which include Facebook, Adobe, and The New York Times.
In this online course, Ana will show you the techniques she uses to bring visual imagery to life with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Learn how to play with color, texture, and shadows, transforming your art and taking it to the next level. Experiment with new and different ways to make your illustrations stand out.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 25 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (85)
- 2,211 students
- 19 lessons (4h 4m)
- 25 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a digital art piece from scratch that can easily be expanded into a series using a combination of digital and analog tools.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in learning how to take their digital illustration skills to another level.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience of digital illustration is required.
In terms of equipment, you will need a sketchbook, pencils, markers, your smartphone, as well as Photoshop, Illustrator, and a drawing tablet.
Reviews
Ana Miminoshvili
A course by Ana Miminoshvili
Illustrator and designer Ana Miminoshvili started drawing when she was a child, making illustrations of her favorite books. She attended an after-school art class for several years, before studying art at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts. During her studies, her art director managed to convince her to share her work online. She published her first collection of drawings on Behance, gaining her lots of views and positive feedback.
At the age of 20, she got a job at a creative agency, where she learned the digital tools that she uses to this day. In 2018, she took the plunge and became a freelance illustrator and designer, a career which allowed her to focus on her passions. Boasting a talent for creating whimsical and eerie universes, she has created projects for a wide range of purposes and clients, who include Facebook, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. She showcases her work on her website and in 2021, she founded the Illustrators’ Club, a nonprofit organization educating and connecting young Georgian artists.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Exploring Ideas and Conceptualizing
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Materials and Digital Tools
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The Brief
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Rough Thumbnail Sketches
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Research and Mood Board
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Refining Your Sketches
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U3
From Sketch to Digital Illustration
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Workspace Setup
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Vector Shapes 1
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Vector Shapes 2
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Vector Shapes 3
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Vector Shapes 4
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The Color Palette 1
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The Color Palette 2
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Lighting and Texture 1
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Lighting and Texture 2
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Final Touches
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U4
Showcasing Your Work
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Resizing and Saving the Artwork
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Series and Other Products
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FP
Final project
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Digital Illustration Techniques to Boost Your Style
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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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What are Domestika's online courses?
Domestika courses are online classes that allow you to learn new skills and create incredible projects. All our courses include the opportunity to share your work with other students and/or teachers, creating an active learning community. We offer different formats:
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When do the courses start and when do they finish?
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What do Domestika's courses include?
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Really insightful course, I have always been a fan of Ana, and finally there is a course by her. I wanted to learn her secrets, and I think I got that. Thanks Ana, I hope you will launch more courses for expert level too.
Muy buen curso! Recomendado <3
Amazing!
amazing
muy bonito me divertí y aprendí mucho