Conceptual illustrations using color and symbolism

Working in Black and White 1

A course by Christina Chung , Illustrator

100% positive reviews (28)

1,422 students

Audio: English

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About the video: Working in Black and White 1

Overview

“With the document and sketch set up, it’s time to start working on the final illustration. I’ll show you how I begin to finalize an illustration in black and white by blocking out flats and adding linework. ”

In this video lesson Christina Chung addresses the topic: Working in Black and White 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Conceptual illustrations using color and symbolism. Learn how to turn your ideas into stunning illustrations by using color and symbolism to create compelling visuals..

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson, I'll show you my process for finalizing your illustration in black and white. Let's start. Now that I have my document set up, I'm going to start adding line work and black and white flats to start the process of the final illustration. Like with the sketch that I've done before, I'm going to start from the foreground and work towards the background. Sometimes if the characters are particularly complex, I might start with them and then build around. But for this piece, I'm just going to be starting with foreground. As I mentioned with the color palette lesson, I always want ...”

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Course summary for: Conceptual illustrations using color and symbolism

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (28)
1422 students
4 units
14 lessons (2h 32m)
11 downloads

Category
Illustration
Software
Adobe Photoshop, Procreate
Areas
Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Editorial Illustration

Christina Chung

A course by Christina Chung

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Illustrator

Christina Chung is an accomplished illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. With an impressive client list that includes Lucasfilm, The New York Times, and Dark Horse Comics, Christina's work is recognized for its ability to visually solve complex problems through compelling illustrations. Her expertise lies in interpreting diverse topics into captivating visuals, and she is known for her use of metaphors, symbolism, and striking color palettes.

Christina's talent has graced book covers, newspapers, magazines, and advertising campaigns, allowing her to establish herself as a respected and sought-after illustrator in the industry. Join Christina on this creative journey and let her inspire you to translate your ideas into powerful images.