Colorful Digital Illustration in Procreate
A course by Bett Norris
, Digital Illustrator
Develop your illustration skills by exploring digital drawing exercises and create a vibrant scene filled with texture and depth
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- 99% positive reviews (165)
- 5052 students
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Develop your illustration skills by exploring digital drawing exercises and create a vibrant scene filled with texture and depth
- 99% positive reviews (165)
- 5052 students
- 19 lessons (4h 29m)
- 25 additional resources (13 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
ProcreateThe beauty of digital illustration is that it allows you to capture everyday life while also adding your own creative touch. Digital illustrator Bett Norris has collaborated with the likes of AirBnb, Calvin Klein, and Harper Collins by creating digital artwork that communicate the heart and soul of the brand.
In this online course, explore the creative process of illustrating images in Procreate. From drawing exercises to adding vibrant detail with depth and texture, Bett takes you step by step through the process of creating colorful illustrations from scratch. Communicate an idea, an emotion or narrative through digital illustration.
What will you learn in this online course?
Course table of contents
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U1U1. Introduction
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U2U2. Procreate, Composition, and Colour
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U3U3. Let's Start the Final Piece!
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U4U4. Finishing Touches: Shadow and Depth
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FPFP Final project
Start by getting to know Bett Norris, Bristol-based illustrator, and your teacher for this course. She talks you through her creative career, which has seen her work with clients like The New York Times and The Telegraph. Hear about the artists and illustrators who have influenced her work.
Get an overview of the Procreate interface and how to set up your digital workspace before exploring the brush library. Get inspired by searching for references and deciding on a subject for your piece. Bett walks you through how to draw a rough sketch to define your background composition before deciding on a suitable color palette.
Learn how to prepare your canvas for the final illustration before drawing the main character. Bett then takes you step by step as you refine your composition and build a cohesive background. Discover how to draw elements like shelves and picture frames to make your composition rich in detail.
Bett then shows you how to add the finishing touches by creating depth and shadow. Bring your composition to life by adding colorful texture throughout your piece. To finish the piece, make the final adjustments of brightness and contrast in Photoshop. Then wrap up the course by hearing Bett’s tips on how to define your illustration style and build a consistent portfolio.
What is this course's project?
Create a colorful illustration featuring a character in their everyday life using the digital tools of Procreate.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in learning digital illustration from scratch, or anyone who would like to learn how to use Procreate.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary.
To take this course, all you need is access to Procreate, or similar software. Bett also uses Photoshop to make the final adjustments, but this is optional.
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A course by Bett Norris
Bett Noris is a freelance illustrator based in Bristol, UK. She studied illustration at the University of West England, and describes her transition into working digitally as a “lightbulb moment” in her career. From there, Bett applied her expertise in illustration to creative digital software, and began building her client list.
She has since collaborated with clients across the publishing, advertising and editorial industries including Airbnb, Waitrose, Avon, The Bristish Red Cross, Stylist Magazine, Ocado, Boots, The New York Times, The Telegraph Callisto, Calvin Klein, Avon, and Harper Collins.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Procreate, Composition, and Colour
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Introducing Procreate and Procreate Brushes 1
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Introducing Procreate and Procreate Brushes 2
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Choosing Your Subject: Research and References
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Composition 1
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Composition 2
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Composition 3
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Colour Palettes 1
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Colour Palettes 2
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U3
Let's Start the Final Piece!
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Sketching in Procreate 1
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Sketching in Procreate 2
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The Figure 1
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The Figure 2
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The Background 1
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The Background 2
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U4
Finishing Touches: Shadow and Depth
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Adding Depth and Shadow in Procreate
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Finishing Touches in Photoshop
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Defining Your Style and Creative Process
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FP
Final project
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Colorful Digital Illustration in Procreate
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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
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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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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
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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Sehr strukturiert, verständlich und nachvollziehbar. Die einzelnen Tools werden direkt innerhalb des kreativen Prozesses und nicht isoliert vorgestellt, praktische Tipps unterstützen den eigenen Workflow. Sehr empfehlenswert!
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very inspirational
hzl7474
I enjoyed the course a lot and it gave me lots of inspiration . I recommend it for anyone who wants to start working on digital art
phillipe3652
Excelente curso, a didática da Bett é perfeita. Consegui aprender bastante e desenvolver um bom projeto, com certeza eu recomendo o curso.
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cecilywalker
Such a lively illustration style. Bett's course is filled with useful information that will go a long way toward helping you find your own style, not simply copy hers.