Expressive Illustration and Lettering for Editorial Design
A course by Justin Poulter , Graphic Artist
Explore the sweet spot between art and design by learning how to create memorable book covers with Procreate and Adobe Illustrator
Explore the sweet spot between art and design by learning how to create memorable book covers with Procreate and Adobe Illustrator
By combining lettering and illustration, you can create custom designs that communicate your ideas effectively. Graphic artist Justin Poulter specializes in designing artwork that brings together illustrations and hand-drawn typography. He’s worked with clients including National Geographic, Easyjet, and Costa Coffee.
In this course, Justin teaches you how to incorporate both lettering and illustration into a single captivating composition for a book cover. Discover the power of the two art forms combined and design striking works of art using Procreate and Adobe Illustrator.
What will you learn in this online course?
21 lessons & 12 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (30)
- 877 students
- 21 lessons (3h 38m)
- 12 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Illustrator
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Creating an expressive book cover design that combines illustration and typography.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in graphic design and illustration.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Procreate and Adobe Illustrator is required.
You will need a tablet with Procreate installed and access to a computer with Illustrator.
Reviews
A course by Justin Poulter
Justin Poulter is a London-based graphic artist from Capetown, South Africa. Growing up, he loved to draw and always knew he wanted to be an artist. He eventually went on to study communication design at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, where he discovered a love for commercial illustrations that inspired his career.
Justin’s work combines illustrations with hand-drawn typography. With over 10 years of experience in his field, he’s designed a book cover for the Britannica Books, and a coloring book for National Geographic. He’s also created illustrations for Nike, Levis, Bud Light, Cadbury, and Delta.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Inspiration and Defining Your Idea
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What We Will Do and Coming up With Your Idea
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Creating a Mood Board
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Art Direction
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U3
Sketching in Procreate
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Introduction to Procreate
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Composition and Layout
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Refining Typographies
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Adding Illustrations and Patterns 1
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Adding Illustrations and Patterns 2
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U4
Creating the Final Cover in Adobe Illustrator
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Setting up Your Document and Working With Layers
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Using Guides and Creating Your Lettering 1
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Using Guides and Creating Your Lettering 2
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Drawing Your Linework
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Tweaking and Varying Your Linework
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Greyscale and Textures 1
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Greyscale and Textures 2
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Tweaking Colour and Final Touches
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U5
Final Touches
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Reviewing Your Artwork
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Cleaning up Your Layers and Exporting for Various Formats
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Sharing Your Project
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FP
Final project
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Expressive Illustration and Lettering for Editorial Design
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