Illustrating Mythological Characters
A course by Alfredo Cáceres , Editorial illustrator
Learn the process of developing an illustration based on a myth, first using watercolors and then exploring digital techniques
For Alfredo Cáceres, illustrations are an illusion that we create for our entertainment, but over time, they become a method to channel our emotions and connect with others. With the combination of watercolors and digital tools, we can bring to life the feat of a great hero or the story of a fearsome monster.
Thus, in this online course, Alfredo will teach you how to illustrate a myth step by step, from the sketches to the final result, both in watercolors and on the computer.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 28 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (29)
- 1,317 students
- 13 lessons (2h 18m)
- 28 additional resources (12 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
You will illustrate a mythological character with watercolor and digital retouching.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For anyone who likes to draw and imagine illustrated scenes full of mystery.
Requirements and materials
To take the course, you will need basic knowledge in Photoshop, computer or tablet, watercolors, brushes, water and paper.
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Alfredo Cáceres
A course by Alfredo Cáceres
Alfredo Cáceres' specialty is illustrations that tell stories of horror or mystery. His creative process is marked by the constant mixing of objects and the play with proportions.
He has worked for clients such as Simon and Schuster, Zoink games, E...
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Paint ideas
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The materials
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Previous exercises: imagination and illustration
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Discover a myth
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Color Palette Search
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U3
The illustration: the myth takes shape
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The computer: the illustrator's best friend
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Trace and refine
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Paint with watercolor
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Inking and final details
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U4
Digitization: alternative future
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My digital process
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Style settings
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And what do I do now?
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FP
Final project
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Watercolor and ink techniques for narrative illustrations
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El profesor tiene una buena dinámica. Muestra su proceso creativo en foma muy amplia, diría que no se guarda nada. Es un gran artista.
Realizaré sin falta su otro curso.
¡Muy buen curso! me he llevado muy buenas técnicas que no conocía y dan el toque final a mis ilustraciones
¡Me encantó este curso! Fue simple y conciso. Me gustó mucho la manera práctica y dirigida de usar el Photoshop para crear ilustraciones. No me sentí abrumada de información. Fue agradable la manera en la que se expresa el instructor.
Wonderful to see - and very inspiring - how Alfredo Caceres encourages you to play, to imagine worlds you want to see, to give life and soul to your beings! :-D
Lovely course, especially if, like me, you enjoy drawing from fantasy & imagination. Especially like the process shown of going from "ugly" quick sketches to the finished art.