Artistic and Commercial Illustration
A course by Chamo San
Learn to draw a realistic portrait in a quick but detailed way
Chamo San, Illustrator of brands such as Nike, Heineken or Santa Lucia, will teach you how to create a portrait in a fast but very detailed way. To do this, you will discover the techniques of composition and copy of more effective portraits and you will know how to create volumes, shading, textures and strokes and give them cohesion in the shortest possible time.
The final result of the illustration will have a very realistic finish and an "iconic" aesthetic typical of collector's film posters.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 8 downloads
- 2,137 students
- 15 lessons (2h 25m)
- 8 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
You will create a "fan art" poster of a cult film, a disc cover or a portrait for your family and friends using tricks, techniques and professional resources in which you will join artistic and commercial illustration.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
The course is aimed at illustrators, designers and creatives in general who like to draw. Also to those who want to have another approach to the profession of illustrator and work methodologies. If you are also a Blade Runner fan, it is also aimed at you.
Requirements and materials
To complete this course you will need pencils, paints, a computer with Photoshop installed, a graphic tablet and a scanner.
Chamo San
A course by Chamo San
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Lights...
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The language of my work, how do I see the Enlightenment?
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Portrait from an artist's point of view
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Poster: the commission from the point of view of the Art Director in agency
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The Mix: Reskate Studio
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My creative process Have an idea.
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U3
Camera...
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Classic tricks to make a portrait
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How Photoshop helps you make a portrait
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Base Drawing
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Details
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Textures
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U4
Action!
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Assembly
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Retouch
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Export
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FP
Final project
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Artistic and commercial illustration
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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.
Adobe Photoshop