Vectorial Illustration with Style
A course by Ely Ely IlustraIllustrator
A course by Ely Ely Ilustra, Illustrator
Find your illustration style and share it with the world on social media
Developing a recognizable artistic identity is the key to building a loyal community of followers that will always keep coming back for more. This has certainly been the case for illustrator Ely Ely. With her unmistakable visual style and her distinctive focus on the female figure, the natural world, and Mexican culture, she has garnered attention from top international brands like Kipling, Mary Kay, Maybelline, C&A, Ron Zacapa, and countless others, leading to collaborations that have skyrocketed her career.
In this vector-illustration course, Ely Ely reveals the secrets to developing your own artistic style as well as some essential tips on showcasing your work on social media, the perfect platform for sharing your potential with the world and scoping out new career opportunities.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 15 downloads
What is the style?
7 minutes, 47 seconds
Mental library
8 minutes, 26 seconds
Shapes
4 minutes, 47 seconds
References
7 minutes, 43 seconds
Conceptualization
8 minutes, 48 seconds
Idea and conceptualization
6 minutes, 22 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin by familiarizing yourself with Ely Ely's work as she describes her professional background and how she developed the distinctive style that so strongly characterizes her current illustrations.
Discover the work of other artists and illustrators and explore different styles to grasp the importance of carefully cultivating your own. Next, start gathering a mental collection of references and work on a series of exercises to gradually define your drawing style.
Apply everything you've learned so far to tackle your final project, breaking down a storyline into tangible concepts as a basis and sketching out your illustrations.
Ely Ely then shows you the technique she uses to vectorize her drawings with Illustrator, walking you through her workflow and demonstrating how to add color.
Once you've finished vectorizing your own illustrations, learn to adapt them to different formats to post on social media.
Then it's time to take the online world by storm. Ely Ely uses her personal experience to teach you how to organize your content and create a harmonious feed. As a bonus, she reveals her method for scheduling posts and choosing the best hashtags for maximum visibility.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Develop and express your own artistic style in a series of three illustrations adapted to different formats that will shine on social media.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Illustrators, sketch artists, designers, and anyone who wants to find or refine their style and share it effectively on social media.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, all you need is basic knowledge of drawing.
As for materials, you need drawing supplies and a computer with Adobe Illustrator or a similar design software installed.
Reviews
- 3 months ago
Para iniciar esta bastante completo.
- 5 months ago
excelnte curso
- 6 months ago
Excelente. Muy completo.
- 6 months ago
El curso me parecio increible y aprendi demasiado a que cada ilustracion debe tener un proposito y una historia para asi reflejar ese mismo en el dibujo
- 7 months ago
El curso bastante completo , explican de forma clara los conceptos y las ideas, lo recomiendo a todos
With eye-catching artwork that is unmistakably hers, she has received attention from renowned advertising agencies and brands such as Kotex, Maybelline, Mary Kay, Kipling, Cerveza Indio, Ron Zacapa, Cocoon, C&A, Dole, AdoptaUnChico, Rieleros, and many others that have reached out to her for commissioned illustrations, editorial pieces, and mural art.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What is the style?
- U2
Start with the basics
- Mental library
- Shapes
- References
- Conceptualization
- U3
Ready to start
- Idea and conceptualization
- References and moodboard
- Bocetaje
- U4
Digitalization and adaptation for social networks
- Stroke - Part 1
- Stroke - Part 2
- Application of color
- Measures and resolution for social networks
- Show your work
- Hashtags and feedback
- FP
Final project
- Stylish vector illustration
What to expect from a Domestika course
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.
Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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.
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.
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.
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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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for people with basic to intermediate illustration skills who want to deepen their digital techniques and develop their own style.
You’ll need a computer with access to Illustrator or other digital illustration software and an internet connection. Basic drawing or illustration knowledge is recommended.
You’ll learn how to develop ideas, create sketches, digitize illustrations, manage references, design characters, apply color and textures, and promote your work on social media.
Yes, the course includes strategies for showcasing your portfolio on Instagram, creating a cohesive feed aesthetic, scheduling posts, and using hashtags to boost visibility.
Yes, it covers character creation using basic shapes, consistent proportions, and styles tailored to areas like video games or children’s illustration.
Yes, the course offers practical exercises to loosen your hand, improve your line work, and build a mental library of shapes and proportions for your illustrations.
Yes, you’ll learn how to adapt your illustrations to the formats and dimensions of platforms like Instagram and Pinterest to optimize visibility and presentation.