Urban Illustration with Procreate
A course by Vincent Mahé , Illustrator
Learn to observe a city and turn your sketches into narrative drawings by discovering all the secrets of a professional illustrator
Inspiration is all around us. Paris and its crowded boulevards, the hidden corner of a street, a quiet park in the middle of the day...it's just a matter of looking. Illustrator Vincent Mahé is passionate about cities, their stories, and their architecture. He attaches great importance to the process of observation, and his sketchbook is the place where he cultivates his creativity day after day.
In this online course, immerse yourself in Vincent's creative process, from the first sketch to drawing in Procreate. For the final project, create a full-color illustration that captures the richness of an urban scene, highlighting its people and their stories. Get ready to discover the secrets of an artist who has worked for big names like The New York Times.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 16 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (76)
- 3,617 students
- 19 lessons (4h 12m)
- 16 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: French, English, Spanish (Latam), Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Create a poster-like illustration of a vibrant urban scene.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Whether you are studying fine art, illustration is your profession, or you just like to draw in your spare time, this course is for you.
Requirements and materials
To follow the course, you need some time and basic observational drawing skills.
For materials, bring a Moleskine-type sketchbook (A5 or A4 size), a fountain pen (or black ink), a mechanical pencil, and colored pencils. You also need an iPad with Procreate.
Reviews
Vincent Mahé
A course by Vincent Mahé
Based in Paris, Vincent Mahé is an illustrator with a passion for cities, their movement, and their architecture. After studying animation drawing at Gobelins, he gradually built his career as an illustrator by walking for hours in Paris, sketchbook in hand. The turning point came with his first collaboration with the magazine XXI.
Since then, he has collaborated with Télérama, The New Yorker, and The New York Times, public institutions such as the Lyon Auditorium and the Grand Paris, as well as big brands like Kenzo, Apple, Google, and even Facebook.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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My sources of inspiration
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U2
Preparation
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The sketchbook: wandering around the city
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Composition theory
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Thumbnails: find the composition
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The final sketch
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Characters
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U3
Inking on Procreate
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Preparation and adjustments
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The subject in Scene 1
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The subject in scene 2
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Secondary elements 1
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Secondary elements 2
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U4
Colorization and finishes
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The color palette
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Coloring 1
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Coloring 2
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Finishes and effects 1
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Finishes and effects 2
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U5
Latest tips
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Share your work on social networks
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The evolution of the project
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FP
Final project
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Urban Illustration with Procreate
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Procreate
Superb…it’s a in depth course .. really worth recommending it
Excelente curso muy bien explicado!!
Cours incroyable ! je recommande à 100%
It's good and easy to follow the steps, love it!
I loved this course. I love Vincent's style and I found his example very inspiring. It's easy to follow and all the explanations and steps are very useful. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone.