Create Digital Art in Your Style
A course by Magdiel Lopez , Designer and Digital artist
Deepen your understanding of digital art and learn how to create your own original artwork from scratch with expert guidance.
The world of digital art is rapidly expanding, and this evolution is most evident in the digital design universe. From traditional media to the limits of the virtual world, art continues to find new ways to captivate and inspire. As an artist in this bold new era, you have the potential to transform how we perceive and interact with creativity. Your guide on this journey is Magdiel Lopez, a renowned creative director and digital artist whose vibrant and imaginative works have graced top global brands such as LUSH, Nike, Absolut, and Warner Bros.
This online course demystifies the process of creating digital art. It offers an in-depth exploration of design, guiding you through the creation of your own original artwork and the development of a unique visual style. By the end, you’ll have not only a new digital art piece but also the skills to share it across multiple platforms and formats. Optionally, you’ll learn how to transform your piece into an NFT as part of your creative process.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 13 downloads
- 106 students
- 19 lessons (3h 43m)
- 13 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, German, Spanish (Latam), French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a unique digital poster inspired by your favorite artists, mastering observation techniques to analyze art from multiple perspectives. Develop your personal style as you learn key design principles and acquire the skills to bring your work into digital format — and even turn it into an NFT if you’d like to explore that world.
Who is this online course for?
Aspiring digital artists and experienced designers eager to refine their style will find value here. Learn to create compelling digital art, understand design fundamentals, and explore the exciting world of NFTs. All skill levels welcome, creativity is the only prerequisite.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is needed. A basic understanding of Photoshop or access to equivalent software, creativity, and a willingness to explore digital art are essential. Materials include a computer, Photoshop, paper, and access to inspiration sources.
Magdiel Lopez
A course by Magdiel Lopez
Born in Havana, Cuba, Magdiel Lopez grew up surrounded by a vibrant culture that shaped his bold sense of color, art, and design. At fifteen, he moved to the United States seeking freedom and new opportunities, where he spent a decade refining his craft privately.
His project A Poster A Day—a challenge to create and share one artwork every day for a year—brought him global recognition and collaborations with brands like Apple, Nike, Absolut Vodka, MTV, and Warner Brothers. Today, Magdiel lives in Dallas, Texas, where he runs his creative agency, Belmont Creative, and serves as a design mentor in partnership with Adobe.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
How to Think Like an Artist
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The Art of Becoming an Artist
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The 4 Elements of Observation 1
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The 4 Elements of Observation 2
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A Poster Exercise 1
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A Poster Exercise 2
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A Poster Exercise 3
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A Poster Exercise 4
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Visual Inspiration
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U3
Creating the Posters
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Sketching in Photoshop
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Preparing Assets in MidJourney: Discord
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Hands-On: Preparing Assets in Photoshop 1
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Hands-On: Preparing Assets in Photoshop 2
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Hands-On: Color, Contrast, Harmony, and Composition 1
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Hands-On: Color, Contrast, Harmony, and Composition 2
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U4
Finishing the Posters
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The Final Touches
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Is the Poster Done?
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How to Create an NFT
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FP
Final project
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How to CreateNFTs & Digital Art: Design in Your Style
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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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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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
What are Domestika's online courses?
Domestika courses are online classes that allow you to learn new skills and create incredible projects. All our courses include the opportunity to share your work with other students and/or teachers, creating an active learning community. We offer different formats:
Original Courses: Complete classes that combine videos, texts, and educational materials to complete a specific project from start to finish.
Basics Courses: Specialized training where you master specific software tools step by step.
Specialization Courses: Learning paths with various expert teachers on the same topic, perfect for becoming a specialist by learning from different approaches.
Guided Courses: Practical experiences ideal for directly acquiring specific skills.
Intensive Courses (Deep Dives): New creative processes based on artificial intelligence tools in an accessible format for in-depth and dynamic understanding.
When do the courses start and when do they finish?
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
What do Domestika's courses include?
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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