Whimsical Sketchbook: Draw Imaginary Creatures from Nature
A course by Vorja Sánchez , Painter and Illustrator
Learn to draw fantastical beings inspired by organic forms found in nature and turn your sketchbook into an enchanting universe
A sketchbook is the gateway to a creative space where right and wrong, preconceptions, judgments, and limits cease to exist. Illustrator Vorja Sánchez teaches you to develop a fantastical nature sketchbook full of creatures from another world.
In this online course, turn your sketchbook into a magical and uniquely personal universe. Unravel the secrets held within the smallest details of woodland life and get inspired by its organic shapes to bring captivating, otherworldly beings to life.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 19 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (324)
- 11,585 students
- 17 lessons (3h 21m)
- 19 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create an artist's sketchbook as the foundations of your own fantastical universe.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Art and nature lovers wanting to extract a touch of fantasy from their surroundings and discover the hidden wonders of the forest.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary to take this course.
In terms of materials, you need a sketchbook, pencils, and your choice of drawing tools (colored pencils, watercolors, etc.).
Reviews
Vorja Sánchez
A course by Vorja Sánchez
Vorja Sánchez is a painter and illustrator who's designed book and album covers as well as murals. His work consists of creating art that he sells online and in galleries.
His pieces are directly linked to nature and breathe life into mythical creatures based on organic forms observed in nature. He uses a diverse range of techniques to connect as many elements as possible throughout complex compositions bursting with magic.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Educate the look
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The value of your notebook: a unique treasure
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Materials for the course
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Natural patterns
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The forest as a bank of images
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Draw organic shapes 1
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Draw organic shapes 2
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U3
From organic to fantastic
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Creature from plant forms 1
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Creature from plant forms 2
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Creature from fungi and lichen 1
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Creature from fungi and lichen 2
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Creature from fungi and lichens 3
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Creature from bones and shells 1
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Creature from bones and shells 2
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U4
Creatures with personality
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Expand the references
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The importance of dialogue
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FP
Final project
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Whimsical Sketchbook: Draw Imaginary Creatures from Nature
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Estou adorando o curso, ainda não conclui. É um curso excelente para quem quer desenvolver mais a técnica do lápis de cor, de ilustração fantástica e do uso de sektchebook. São técnicas que podem ser usadas em várias ilustrações. A parte teórica também é muito rica.
Maravilloso curso!
Excelente curso y profesor, explica su proceso de forma muy clara.
Excelente curso!
fantastic course. loved the teaching style, relaxed and passionate. extremely knowledgeable teacher who explained and showed techniques in a very achievable way