Style Exploration for Illustration
Influences
A course by Ingela P Arrhenius , Illustrator and graphic designer
About the video: Influences
Overview
“ I have always been influenced by the design of the 50s and 60s in my work and the great artists from the beginning of the 20th century. Here I will show you my favourites.”
In this video lesson Ingela P Arrhenius addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Style Exploration for Illustration. Experiment with different illustration styles and create a poster-style using colored papers, Procreate, and Illustrator..
Partial transcription of the video
“I have always been influenced by the 50s and the 60s and also by the artists from the beginning of the 20th century. In this lesson, I want to show you my favorites. As I said, I was always inspired by the 50s and the 60s, and I guess it's because I grew up with it. In my home, I was surrounded by furniture from the 50s and posters and art. My parents were also very art-interested, so our walls were filled with art and posters. One of my favorites was a small print by Ben Shahn, and it's hanging on my wall in my home now. So happy over it. We also had many design books at home and art books...”
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Course summary for: Style Exploration for Illustration
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Procreate -
Areas
Children's Illustration, Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Vector Illustration

Ingela P Arrhenius
A course by Ingela P Arrhenius
Ingela P Arrhenius is an accomplished and award-winning illustrator and graphic designer with a diverse portfolio spanning posters, clothing, toys, and children's books. Her distinctive style, influenced by her childhood in the 60s, has garnered international acclaim, and her illustrated books have sold millions of copies.
With over 30 years of experience as a freelancer, Ingela's work is characterized by telling visual stories and staying true to her unique artistic voice. Her approach to illustration, featuring nostalgic compositions and vintage color palettes, creates captivating visual worlds that resonate with viewers.
Join Ingela P Arrhenius in this course to gain invaluable insights and guidance from her illustrious career. Discover your personal aesthetic, refine your illustration skills, and unlock your creative potential under Ingela's mentorship.
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