Vectorkarikatuurillustratie
A course by Jorge ArévaloIllustrator / ontwerper
A course by Jorge Arévalo, Illustrator / ontwerper
Leer portretten maken van herkenbare karakters met een elegante stijl
Jorge Arévalo -ilustrator, graphic designer and regular contributor to publications such as Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Vogue or Rolling Stone- will show you his method of work when illustrating a vector character to be published in a magazine or editorial.
In this course you will learn to develop an editorial illustration project from start to finish: from the reception of the briefing, to the elaboration of the first sketches, through the creation of the atmosphere of the character, its final edition and the delivery of the material within the demands of the most important international publications.
Wat leer je tijdens deze online cursus?
13 lessen & 9 aanvullende bronnen
The briefing
4 minuten, 29 seconden
First steps
6 minuten, 40 seconden
My color palette
4 minuten, 3 seconden
Find the character in a few strokes
5 minuten, 9 seconden
The body and the gesture
9 minuten, 18 seconden
Character Styles
6 minuten, 56 seconden
Wat is inbegrepen in deze cursus?
You will begin by knowing the trajectory of Jorge Arévalo and the styles, authors and publications that have influenced him throughout his career.
Next, you will discover how the beginning of an illustration project is based on the briefing that the publication sends to the creative and how it proposes a counterbriefing with all the doubts that may arise.
Next, it will be time to analyze the character that has to draw, its strengths, the treatment that will be given and understand the context that surrounds it.
Once the character has been defined, he will touch hands and select the palette of colors that will identify him, give the first strokes on the screen (through some simple drawing techniques that Arévalo will explain step by step) and some features that will make his personality as: the gestures, the attitude and the costumes. Also, at this point, you will learn to apply textures to illustration through mixed media.
The next step will be to create an environment for the character by creating a scene that tells a story and add some extra details such as lights and shadows that complete the atmosphere and add depth to the whole.
Finally, you will know how to make the final preparation of the illustration for delivery by applying the final touches with Photoshop such as brightness and color adjustments and how to send the publication along with some tips to give even more visibility to your work.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Make an illustration of a known character (actor, singer, model, etc.) within an environment that brings personality to the illustration.
Projecten van studenten van de cursus
Who is this online course for?
To illustrators, designers, animators and creatives of other areas in general who want to specialize in the elaboration of portraits and cartoons and to become familiar with the demands of publications.
Requirements and materials
Some basic background knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop or Freehand is required.
Regarding materials, you will need a computer, Illustrator and Photoshop, a graphics tablet, pencils, ink and marker.
Beoordelingen
- 11 maanden geleden
The course was very informative.
- 1 jaar geleden
True to form, once again Domestika offers another great course taught by an inspiring instructor! Thank you Domestika!!!
- 1 jaar geleden
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- leno_ulaPLUS2 jaar geleden
I absolutely loved this course! The content is super well-organized and easy to follow, even for beginners. What made it even better was the immediate feedback from the teache. It feels like the instructor genuinely cares about the students' progress. Highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn!
- 2 jaar geleden
El curso ha sido práctico, completo y muy bien explicado, me ha gustado mucho. Jorge Arévalo es un gran comunicador que transmite su pasión por la ilustración vectorial ¡Muy recomendable!
Inhoud
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
Point
- The briefing
- First steps
- U3
Illustrating the character
- My color palette
- Find the character in a few strokes
- The body and the gesture
- Character Styles
- Textures
- U4
Money
- Pose an environment to the character
- Final details and lights
- U5
Final preparation of the illustration and delivery
- Last touches in Photoshop
- How is delivery, how to promote it
- EP
Eindproject
- Illustration of characters for press
Wat kan je verwachten van een cursus van Domestika
Leer in je eigen tempo
Geniet van thuis leren, zonder lesroosters en in je eigen tempo. Jij beslist wanneer je verder gaat met het volgende onderdeel.
Leer met de beste professionals
Leer de meest bruikbare methoden en technieken van de beste professionals in de creatieve industrie.
Ontmoet deskundige docenten
Iedere docent brengt kennis met passie over, biedt duidelijke uitleg en een professioneel perspectief bij elke les.
Certificates
PLUSIf you're a Plus member, get a persoonlijk certificaat signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
Zorg dat je op de voorste rij zit
Dankzij de hoge kwaliteit van de video's mis je geen enkel detail. Dankzij de onbeperkte toegang kun je de lessen zo vaak bekijken als nodig is om je vaardigheden te perfectioneren.
Deel kennis en ideeën
Stel vragen, krijg feedback en bied oplossingen aan. Deel je leerervaringen met andere studenten in de community die net als jij een passie hebben voor creativiteit.
Maak contact met een wereldwijde creatieve community
Deze community heeft miljoenen gebruikers van over de hele wereld, nieuwsgierig en enthousiast om hun creativiteit te verkennen en te uiten.
Geef cursussen op een professionele manier
Domestika selecteert zorgvuldig haar docenten en produceert iedere cursus in eigen huis om een uitstekende online leerervaring te garanderen.
Veelgestelde vragen
You’ll learn how to create digital characters, apply vector illustration techniques, develop textures, compose scenes, adapt your work for editorial and fashion projects, prepare portfolios, and manage self-publishing of illustrated books.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect for those with basic illustration skills who want to refine their digital techniques and develop professional characters for publishing and fashion.
You’ll need a computer with vector illustration software (like Adobe Illustrator or FreeHand), a graphics tablet is recommended, and access to editing programs such as Photoshop for touch-ups and texturing.
The course teaches you how to organize, present, and professionally adapt your work, selecting key pieces and showcasing versatility to attract publishers and fashion brands.
You’ll learn a methodology based on editorial briefs, anatomical construction, visual synthesis, palette selection, texture and volume application, tailoring characters to different contexts and publications.
Yes, the course covers both analog and digital techniques for creating and manipulating textures, as well as applying light, shadow, and volume in character and scene building.
Yes, you’ll learn the essential steps for self-publishing—from selecting and sequencing illustrations to layout, distribution, and professional presentation of your illustrated book.