Doodle-Style Vector Illustration
A course by Mauro Martins , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Learn how to create a composition that combines different elements, from the first sketches to the post-production
Learn how to create a composition that combines different elements, from the first sketches to the post-production
An illustration is capable of telling different stories in and of itself, combining various elements that capture the viewer's gaze and invite them to a visual game. The artist Mauro Martins, a specialist in the doodle style, creates fun and creative universes in his compositions. His work exudes personality and has been featured on brands such as Absolut, Amarula, Domino's Pizza, and many others.
In this course, Mauro takes you on an incredible journey through the doodle style and teaches his methodology to create a vector illustration capable of communicating different messages. Learn all the steps, starting with brainstorming, going through the sketch and digital drawing, to the final composition, adding colors, and finishing touches. Finish the course by learning how to prepare your file to share your work professionally.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 20 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (594)
- 9,846 students
- 14 lessons (2h 21m)
- 20 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe IllustratorWhat is this course's project?
You will create a digitally illustrated poster with several elements of the same theme and visually integrate them with a doodle style.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Illustrators, designers, artists, students, and anyone who wants to experience a new style of digital illustration.
Requirements and materials
You will need basic knowledge of some vector graphics editor software. Adobe Illustrator will be used in the course, but you can work with the software of your choice.
Regarding the materials, you will need a computer with the software installed and ideally a graphics tablet.
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A course by Mauro Martins
After graduating in Graphic Design at UnB, Mauro Martins worked as an art director in major advertising agencies for more than 13 years, where he accumulated numerous national and international awards. At the last agency he worked for, CP + B in Boulder, Colorado, he worked with clients such as Kraft, Best Buy, and Infiniti.
He currently works as a freelance illustrator, focused on his auteur work. His work has been the image of brands such as Absolut, Domino’s, Amarula, or ESPN. His work has been published in numerous magazines, books, and websites around the world. He has won several awards, including the 6th AI-A International Latin American Illustration Contest, the Spoleto chain's national dish design contest, and Google's Nest illustration contest.
Mauro was recently listed as one of the 200 best illustrators in the world by the highly esteemed Austrian publisher Lürzer’s Archive.
Content
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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 the course?
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U2
Gather the ideas of your illustration
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Research and brainstorming
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Building our list
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Authorial illustration and style
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U3
Get to work
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Drafts
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Isolated drawings in vector 1
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Isolated drawings in vector 2
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Composition in doodles style 1
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Composition in doodles style 2
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Colors
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U4
Post-production and market
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Post-production and file organization
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Market Tips
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FP
Final project
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Doodle-Style Vector Illustration
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dmerhege
Great course!
beatrixwinner
This is one of the best courses I took, I'm gonna rewatch it and recommend it to anyone who is interested in doodle art
dasilvajhon
Excelente curso, o professor intende muito do assunto, da muitas dicas boas .
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makmak
El curso es genial! me gusta mucho el estilo, los resultados son espectaculares. El profe explica bien y me descubrí alguna que otra técnica nueva con illustrator, algunas cosillas que no sabia y me resultan muy importantes!
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andyo
Loved this course. Taught me exactly what I hoped it would about taking my pencil sketches and converting them to line art in Illustrator. Really handy tips on file organisation too.