Composition and Color for Creative Illustration
A course by Marcos Chin , Illustrator
Learn how to visually interpret a written piece and turn it into a meaningful illustration
Learn how to visually interpret a written piece and turn it into a meaningful illustration
Sometimes, words are not enough to express an idea, especially if writing isn't particularly your thing. Through an illustration, you can tell stories that are filled with color and textures, to fully reflect the way that you see the world.
In this course, you will create an illustration from start to finish, using both digital and analog techniques, using a short text such as an article, poem, or music lyrics, as inspiration, and learn how to interpret this text visually, with the help of renowned illustrator Marcos Chin. You will acquire knowledge in color and composition to create an illustration that is visually compelling; one that has movement and conveys a specific feeling or atmosphere.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 16 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (231)
- 4,331 students
- 18 lessons (3h 6m)
- 16 additional resources (12 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
You will visually interpret a short text of your choosing, such as an article, poem, or music lyrics, and create an illustration that highlights the composition and color.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Art and illustration students, or anyone who would like to learn more about illustration and improve their style.
Requirements and materials
You'll need basic drawing and Adobe Photoshop skills. Adobe Illustrator knowledge might come in handy as well, but it's not mandatory.
As for materials, you'll need a scanner with corresponding software; different types of white paper, with and without tooth such as Bristol, vellum, and hot or cold press paper; watercolor; charcoal or conté; charcoal powder; graphite; ink; and brushes of various sizes.
Although this is mainly a digital illustration course, using a laptop, computer or other digital drawing device is not mandatory. The information you learn from this course can be applied to any kind of medium, digital or analog.
Reviews
A course by Marcos Chin
Marcos Chin is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared on surface and wall designs, on book and CD covers, advertisements, fashion catalogs, and magazines. He has worked with companies such as MTA Arts for Transit, Neiman Marcus, Fiat, Budweiser, Time, Rolling Stone Magazine, The New Yorker, GQ, Sports Illustrated, and The New York Times.
Marcos has given lectures and workshops throughout the US and abroad. He currently lives in New York, where he teaches Illustration at the School of Visual Arts.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Introduction
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Influences
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What We Will Do in the Course
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U2
The Basics of Composition and Color
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Materials You Need - On Multidisciplinarity
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The Basics of Composition
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The Basics of Color
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Working with Composition and Color Together
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U3
Let's Make Your Illustration
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Interpreting and Depicting Your Text
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Brainstorm: The Thumbnail Stage
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Refining Your Sketch
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Creating the Final Drawing
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Creating the Final Drawing - Part 2
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Evaluating and Refining Your Final Drawing
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U4
Put In Your Personality
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Where Digital Meets Analog: Painting on Your Prints
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Creating Your Own Textures: Show Your Personality
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Putting It All Together
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Applying Your Textures Using Photoshop
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On Creativity
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FP
Final project
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Composition and Color for Creative Illustration
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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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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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.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
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redpoppies
It has been so long since I felt this excited with an art course! ♥ Marcos is extremely comfortable with his craft, and when he teaches, he fills you up with such a great energy, you cannot help but be inspired and eager to make some art! I loved that he explained well-known concepts in a simple manner, things I knew about but couldn't make sense on how to use. And it is amazing how he explores both traditional and digital media, so the course works for both types of artists. Super recommend!
sarah.rzem
I felt so lucky to get to learn from Marcos and to watch his creative process, knowing how successful of an illustrator he is! I learned a ton and was really inspired!
mcruz
muy interesante!
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artur.bohrer92
Excelente! sou fã do Marcos Chin!
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piresthialis
Excelente aprendizado e explicação.
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