Character Exploration for Expressive Illustration
The Choice of Colors
A course by Tania Yakunova , Composition Expert and Illustrator Instructor
About the video: The Choice of Colors
Overview
“Now we will talk about colors and I’ll share a very handy theory that changed my process of coloring and taught me how to use colors in a more conscious way.”
In this video lesson Tania Yakunova addresses the topic: The Choice of Colors, which is part of the Domestika online course: Character Exploration for Expressive Illustration. Learn how to draw characters with personality by exploring shapes, movement, proportions, and scale to amplify their expressiveness.
Partial transcription of the video
“ The Choice of Colors In this lesson, we'll talk about how to choose colors. Let me give you some tips. Working With Colors Tania Yakunova Colors are very important. I used to struggle with them. So many colors, how do I choose? There is a handy theory to understand colors and combine them more thoughtfully. First, let's have a look at what we're talking about when we talk about colors. Let's have a look at this panel in Adobe Illustrator. Each color has three main attributes, hue, saturation, and brightness. Think of hue as a pigment, a pure color from the spectrum. You'll find all the sp...”
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Course summary for: Character Exploration for Expressive Illustration
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Character Design, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Traditional illustration
Tania Yakunova
A course by Tania Yakunova
Tania Yakunova is an accomplished artist and illustrator with over a decade of experience in the field. Her dynamic style and bold compositions have attracted collaborations with major global clients such as TikTok, Google, Upwork, AirBnB, and Logitech. Her work has further expanded into the literary world, illustrating books for Penguin Publishing House and contributing to numerous articles in distinguished magazines and newspapers. Tania’s illustrations have been showcased internationally, with exhibitions in countries like France, Germany, Italy, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Recognized for her innovative approach, she has been honored with prestigious awards, including the World Illustration Awards and Society of Illustrators Awards.
A self-taught artist with a bachelor's degree in social sciences, Tania is a strong advocate for alternative education, passionately sharing her insights with students. Her work is celebrated for its strong compositional elements and vivid shapes, reflecting her belief that art serves as a powerful form of visual communication. Through her teaching, Tania aims to elevate the practice of aspiring artists, encouraging them to explore the power of composition in their creative expression. Her previous course on Domestika connected her with a vibrant community of artists, inspiring her to continue contributing to the field with renewed enthusiasm.
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