Digital Illustration: Find Your Voice through Art
A course by Lo HarrisDigital Artist and Educator
A course by Lo Harris, Digital Artist and Educator
Learn how to create digital artwork that amplifies your ideas and values using Procreate
“It’s important for me to create work that I find not only aesthetically pleasing but also purposeful in its message and its mission.”
Lo Harris is a professional artist who believes in creating art that engages your identity and authentic experiences. She sells her work via her online shop and has worked with clients including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Amazon, and GIPHY.
In this online course, Lo shows you how to find your voice and let it ring out through your illustrations. From the basics of mood boards to the importance of color palettes, Lo guides you through a creative process that uncovers who you are, what you believe in, and why your voice is unique. Make digital artwork that amplifies your ideas and values.
What will you learn in this online course?
10 lessons & 12 downloads
The Ethics of Using References
2 minutes, 52 seconds
How to Create a Pinterest Board, Define Your Tastes, and Decide on Your Direction
4 minutes, 59 seconds
Color and Contrast
5 minutes, 59 seconds
Finding Your Message
4 minutes, 31 seconds
Planning the Composition
8 minutes, 3 seconds
Being Intentional with Color
13 minutes, 54 seconds
What's included in this course?
Meet Lo. Discover her journey from animator to full-time artist, reflect on her favorite projects and collaborations, and learn about her biggest influences including Sabrena Khadija and Heather Seidel.
Gather references to use as inspiration for your final project. Research live models, photographs, and patterns before collating them into a Pinterest board that accurately reflects your unique artistic vision. Then learn about different aspects of color including contrast, brightness, and accents.
Plan your composition. Lo shows you how to create visually interesting compositions that draw the eye. Develop a unique message for your illustration, strengthen your authentic voice, then decide on a subject for your piece. Choose your subject, scale, and positioning, and hear how to be intentional with color.
Put the finishing touches to your work, from textures and details to reviewing each layer of the illustration. To wrap up, Lo shows you some practical tips for sharing your work online.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Develop a narrative illustration that amplifies your ideas and values in Procreate.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to develop their illustration skills.
Requirements and materials
Previous drawing experience and a working knowledge of Procreate is required to make the most of this course.
You will also need access to a device with the Procreate app installed.
Reviews
- 1 year ago
Cómo hago para descargar mi certificado? Pagué por el curso.
- 2 years ago
Fantastic course! Exactly the energy and the skills i needed for start with my project!!! Thank you so much!
- 2 years ago
Estou gostando muito do curso. As aulas e os recursos disponíveis são maravilhosos.
- 3 years ago
This course is fantastic. I love this style for illustrations, it is a great source of inspiration for me!
- 3 years ago
This course was easy to follow, Lo was very good and engaging. Some good tips on procreate too.
Lo has worked with high-profile clients including Ellen DeGeneres, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Amazon, Old Navy, Hulu, VH1, Bombay Sapphire, The United Nations, and even created the artwork for GIPHY’s coverage of the 2020 presidential elections. She also sells her artwork via her website.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Gathering References
- The Ethics of Using References
- How to Create a Pinterest Board, Define Your Tastes, and Decide on Your Direction
- Color and Contrast
- U3
Composition and Line Art
- Finding Your Message
- Planning the Composition
- Being Intentional with Color
- U4
Color and Final Developments
- Final Touches
- Sharing Your Work with the World
- FP
Final project
- Digital Illustration: Find Your Voice through Art
What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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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.
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for intermediate digital illustrators who are comfortable with Procreate and want to develop their artistic voice, refine their style, and enhance their workflow on the iPad.
You’ll need an iPad, Procreate, internet access for Pinterest and reference boards, and basic drawing tools. Familiarity with digital illustration platforms is recommended for best results.
You'll learn techniques for finding your artistic voice, building reference boards, selecting color palettes, refining composition, and integrating storytelling and social themes into your digital illustrations.
The course covers effective Pinterest search strategies, creating and curating reference boards, and using mood boards to define project tone, color palette, and character inspiration.
You’ll learn step-by-step methods for sourcing, selecting, and organizing visual references into mood boards that guide your project’s aesthetic and narrative direction.
The course emphasizes ethical boundaries, showing how to transform references into original expressions and how to take your own photos for unique inspiration.
Yes, you’ll discover strategies for creating impactful, inclusive artwork and tips for showcasing your work effectively on Instagram to attract followers and opportunities.