Guided project: Create fantastic portraits in Photoshop
A guided project by Fernanda Maya , Diseñadora e ilustradora digital
Create digital fantasy portraits in Photoshop, explore paint techniques, dominate light and color, develop unique style
Learn to create female portraits full of strength, mystery, and symbolism inspired by the world of fantasy. You'll discover how to work with light, color, textures, and composition to create profound and expressive digital illustrations. Combine natural, mythological, and magical elements to bring to life women who convey emotion and identity. Explore different digital painting techniques, master the use of custom brushes, and develop your own style as you progress through your work.
Ideal for those with basic drawing and Photoshop skills, this course offers a step-by-step approach that will guide you from creating a mood board to the finishing touches. Learn to create sketches, establish bases, apply color, and detail characters to achieve portraits ready for publication or print. Immerse yourself in fantastical universes and transform your ideas into digital art that captivates and surprises.
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 28 downloads
- 10 students
- 11 lessons (2h 48m)
- 28 additional resources (16 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
The project involves creating digital portraits of fantasy-inspired female characters, exploring techniques of light, color, and texture. Students will develop a unique style, combining natural and mythological elements to convey emotion, culminating in an illustration ready for publication or print.
Who is this online course for?
Ideal for drawing and Photoshop enthusiasts with basic knowledge, interested in portraits, digital illustration, and fantasy worlds. Perfect for those who want to explore digital painting techniques, develop their own style, and create feminine portraits full of symbolism.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is required, but basic drawing and Photoshop skills are necessary. A computer with internet access, Photoshop installed, a graphics tablet (optional), and a desire to explore the world of digital illustration are required.
Fernanda Maya
A guided project by Domestika
Content
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U1
Digital Painting: Female Fantasy Portraits
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References, mood board and collage creation
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The skit
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Make the baselines
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Start with color
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Give character detail 1
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Give character detail 2
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Funds 1
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Funds 2
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Corrections and finishes
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Settings and filters
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Podcast: Símbolo y poder en las figuras femeninas de la fantasía
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FP
Final project
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Guided Project: Photoshop Fantasy Portrait
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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
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
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.
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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