Illustration and Creation of a Paper Theater
A course by Elena Odriozola Belástegui , Illustrator
Illustrate and create a paper theater using a scene from a book
Illustrate and create a paper theater using a scene from a book
Interpreting a text in a unique way and expressing it through different techniques is the result of many years of experimentation and hard work. Elena Odriozola, illustrator and winner of the National Illustration Award 2015 (Spain), has over 21 years of experience interpreting texts from a different point of view. She's published over 100 children's and youth literature books in countries such as Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Taiwan.
Her quest to work with new processes and techniques has helped her evolve her style and discover new ways to create magical illustrations. In this course, Elena teaches you how to illustrate a character and different setting elements to build a paper theater.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 9 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (253)
- 4,984 students
- 12 lessons (1h 56m)
- 9 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Intermediate
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Illustrate a character and the elements of a scene from a literary text to then build a paper theater.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Illustrators, designers, creatives, and anyone who wants to learn about Elena Odriozola's work process and the world of children's illustration.
Requirements and materials
Previous drawing knowledge is required, although it can be compensated for with a great deal of enthusiasm and imagination.
In terms of materials, you need a computer with Adobe Photoshop, a camera, paper (sumi-e or similar), acrylic paint, rigid cardboard, foam board (two thicknesses), card stock, tracing paper, a utility knife, a pencil, an eraser, brushes, a wooden rod, glue, and spray glue.
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A course by Elena Odriozola Belástegui
Elena Odriozola is an illustrator specialized in children’s and youth literature. She received the National Illustration Award in 2015, awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
She began her creative journey illustrating textbooks before moving on to stories, forging her career path slowly but surely. She admits that illustration was something that came to her by itself, as if it were her unstoppable destiny, and that she will keep on doing it as long as she enjoys it. Her illustrations are characterized by delicate, intimate strokes and a soft and limited color palette that's used effectively both technically and conceptually.
Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards, including the Second Prize from the Spanish Ministry of Culture for the Best Children's and Youth Books published in 2005 for La princesa que bostezaba a todas horas, and an award at the third edition of the CJ Picture Book Awards (South Korea) for Oda a una estrella. Her work was also selected for the exhibition Ilustrísimos when Spain was guest of honor at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in 2005, where she exhibited again in 2010.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Behind the Scenes
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Read the Book and Think: Trial and Error
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Materials
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Sketch of the Character
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Sketch of the Stage
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U3
Rehearsing the Work
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Make the Character
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Make the Stage: The Structure
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Make the Stage: The Facade
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Make the Stage: Decoration
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Make the Scenario: The Final Result
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U4
A Scene
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Make the Photos
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FP
Final project
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The illustration process of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
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lisa.topham
Poor translation.
the course subject was interesting as is the tutor but the translation is terrible. Some of it just doesn't make sense. also the first part is dubbed in English then this just stops. for me it made it difficult to follow
val.littlewood
Lovely course with great info and inspirations
4azubai
Me ha gustado el recurso intimista del teatro de papel.
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mariondrew
This is a beautiful course, full of lovely ideas and interesting ways of expressing them. I have really enjoyed it, thank you!
tlwaldvogel
Unique course. Wish there were more clases on this topic