Creating Illustrated Characters with Photoshop
A course by RaeioulIllustrator
A course by Raeioul, Illustrator
Learn to design fun characters based on everyday elements and apply them to a range of products
The creation of a character involves a creative process of work, especially since it is a character with a commercial purpose. When a character represents a product, it also represents the values of a brand and, of course, the product itself with its intrinsic properties. The illustrator, publicist and author Raeioul is an expert in capturing all the properties and qualities of a product in his funny characters.
In this course, Raeioul will teach you to create a series of illustrated characters inspired by a range of products, to digitally illustrate them using Adobe Photoshop and to find an application in a product.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 6 downloads
What will we do in the course
59 seconds
Choose your theme How to choose a theme?
2 minutes, 32 seconds
Reference Search
3 minutes, 33 seconds
The first doodles
4 minutes, 44 seconds
Characters online
9 minutes, 38 seconds
Color palette
2 minutes, 36 seconds
What's included in this course?
You will begin the course by meeting Raeioul, Raúl with all the vowels, an illustrator freelance , editor and author. You will know its history, why, although it is a publicist by profession, he chose another path; and you will also see its influences.
As a course project, you will create characters based on a product or range of products. To do this, you will start by choosing a theme that will inspire the creation of your characters. You will do a brainstorming with keywords, in a concrete way that Raul will teach you. From there your 3 characters will come out.
Next, you will begin your research phase. You will save the reference images in a folder; It will also help you to have the product you are going to rely on.
To sketch! You will see some tips on what to consider in the first minibocets of each character, of various positions and with different expressions.
Finished the sketch and defined your idea, expression and position, you will pass it to Adobe Photoshop. You will import the references you searched for to your canvas. You will draw with a little detailed brush each part in a different layer to easily edit the sketch. Then, with a more precise and small brush, you will make the line again.
Raúl will explain how to define your colors, as well as technical specifications of light and color or external resources. You will create a palette ad hoc for each character, inspired by the product and references.
You will digitize with the pen. You will trace the drawing in layers and you will keep them. You will see how to modify brushes in Photoshop to get certain effects and textures. Then, you will give volume to your characters, defining where the light comes from. You will learn tricks and the fundamental tools to get the brightness.
Finally, you will work on the packaging of your illustrations to present your project, being able to help you with mockups of products. You will add some details like the background, and some typography with the brand name, et voilà : you will already have your product!
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
In this course you will make three illustrated characters based on a range of products, conserving the graphic unit through color and style of illustration.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To students, professionals or simply, to anyone who wants to learn how to create characters from scratch, and who likes to draw with more or less skill.
Requirements and materials
You will need a small notebook, a pen or pen, basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, a computer with Photoshop installed, and it will be very useful to have a graphics tablet.
Reviews
- 3 years ago
Excelente 100% recomendado
- jaggoartsPLUS3 years ago
muy bueno ,es facil de seguir .
- 3 years ago
This was a really fun course and I learned a lot, I wish that it had been in illustrator instead of photoshop as I find that easier than so many different layers, but i still enjoyed it, and I liked learning new techniques for coming up with ideas at the start too :)
- 3 years ago
VERY GOOD!
- 4 years ago
Brilliant course, I have finally learned how to use pen tool and make seamless selections. I followed the steps and ended up with great results.
Since 2010 he has taken his illustrations to products: postcards, stickers, magnets, paintings, t-shirts, etc. Raeioul's style is simple, colorful, fun and with hints of humor.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation (Who I am)
- Influences
- What will we do in the course
- U2
Write before drawing
- Choose your theme How to choose a theme?
- Reference Search
- The first doodles
- U3
Let's do it
- Characters online
- Color palette
- Digitize
- Volume
- U4
Turning the character into something else
- Assembly of illustrations
- Product presentation (final details)
- FP
Final project
- Creating characters illustrated with Photoshop
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FAQs
The course is designed for people with intermediate knowledge of illustration or Photoshop. Basic familiarity with digital tools is recommended, though practical techniques and creative processes are explained for those looking to strengthen their portfolio or explore new styles.
You need a computer with Photoshop installed, a graphics tablet (optional but recommended), internet access, and basic knowledge of digital illustration. It’s also suggested to gather reference images and materials for sketching ideas.
You’ll learn to create original characters, apply professional Photoshop techniques, develop portfolios, conceptualize illustrated products, and adapt illustrations for books, cards, comics, and more.
The course focuses on creating illustrated characters, developing creative portfolios, and applying illustrations to commercial products using advanced Photoshop tools and techniques.
You’ll learn digital sketching, character creation, layer management, texturing, color palette handling, shading and lighting, typography integration, and preparing illustrations for products and mockups.
The course guides you to build a versatile portfolio showcasing various styles, original characters, and practical applications on products, books, and cards, boosting your professional profile and visibility as an illustrator.
Yes, the course teaches how to find and organize visual references, use brainstorming to generate original concepts, and apply graphic synthesis techniques to enrich your illustrations.