Graphic Experimentation for Illustrated Stories
A course by Alejandra Acosta , Designer and Illustrator
Create your own illustrated universe from a story using mixed techniques
We all have a favorite illustrated book that opened the gates to our imagination and left a lasting impression on us. Illustrator Alejandra Acosta is passionate about triggering wonder and curiosity through her illustrations for books, always exploring new routes to depict each story in a unique and personal way. With over eleven years of experience in illustrating stories, Alejandra has worked with many editorials including Jekyll & Jill, Random House, Planeta, Sexto Piso, and more.
Discover how to approach illustrated stories, by analyzing a story in its many facets, while experimenting with various techniques to choose the right one for your story.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 19 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (725)
- 9,323 students
- 20 lessons (3h 56m)
- 19 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, German, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, 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 a series of three illustrations using three different mixed techniques, going through the process of preparing and creating illustrations for a story.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for those who want to have a better understanding of how to create illustrated books and want to find their own voice.
Those who want to experiment with a variety of fun and original techniques, while perfecting their own artistic style will also benefit from this course.
Requirements and materials
For this course, you must be eager to learn all about book illustrations and what they communicate. Previous knowledge in illustration is useful but not essential.
As for materials, you need heavy grade paper, colored pencils, India ink and watercolors, colored paper, paintbrushes, graphite pencils, oil pastels, a roller and etching ink, an eraser, scissors, and glue.
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Alejandra Acosta
A course by Alejandra Acosta
Alejandra Acosta is a Chilean illustrator known for her undaunted exploration of visual techniques and languages in her art and the books she illustrates. After earning a degree in graphic design, Alejandra spent several years working as an art director before deciding to pursue her passion for illustration full time.
With more than a decade of experience, she's found success as a professional illustrator and has an extensive portfolio showcasing her diverse illustration styles. She has collaborated with many of the big names in publishing including Jekyll & Jill, Zorro Rojo, Barbara Fiore, Amanuta, Fondo de Cultura Económica, Sexto Piso, Carthusia, Loqueleo, Planeta, and Random House.
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in this course?
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U2
Before drawing, plan
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Atmosphere and point of view
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Keywords and mood board
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materialsM
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Color palette
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Color palette (part 2)
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U3
Let's do it
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Characters
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Characters (part 2)
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Composition
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Projecting
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Projecting (part 2)
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U4
Techniques
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Watercolor and polychromes
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Watercolor and polychromes (part 2)
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Colored and graphite papers
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Colored and graphite papers (part 2)
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Ink and pastel monocopy
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Ink and pastel monocopy (part 2)
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Voila!
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FP
Final project
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Graphic experimentation for illustrated stories
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Il corso è molto interessante. Specifica i punti chiavi che impostano tutto il lavoro. La ricerca di atmosfera che si snoda in tutto il racconto,con omogeneità sottolineando al contempo il valore dei personaggi. Le tecniche utilizzate sono creative con grandi margini di applicazione.
Mi è piaciuta molto l’interpretazione ragionata di tutto il racconto. Complimenti all’autrice !
Me encanto este curso, experimentar con distintos materiales, muy bien explicado a detalle y el material extra super interesante muy bien explicado,
Me encanta ésto de investigar y experimentar con disintos materiales a la hora de ilustrar. Muy interesante la propuesta!
Recomendable.
Este curso me ha sido de gran utilidad. Alejandra explica todos los procesos muy bien. Le doy las gracias.