Digital Painting: Female Fantasy Portraits
A course by Fernanda Maya , Designer
Learn how to illustrate soulful female portraits in Photoshop, inspired by fantastical elements
Learn how to illustrate soulful female portraits in Photoshop, inspired by fantastical elements
Illustration is a language that can be used to express any topic that interests you. For Fernanda Maya, it's an opportunity to portray feminine force, nature, and symbolism. In this online course, she teaches you how to make female portraits in Photoshop, inspired by fantastical references.
Through experimentation with many different techniques, Fernanda discovered that digital painting was among her favorite mediums. Get ready to find out why as she walks you through her creative process—make mistakes, rethink your ideas, and explore new ways to illustrate women.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 31 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (10)
- 355 students
- 20 lessons (6h 9m)
- 31 additional resources (19 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a portrait of a fantastical female character, ready for digital publication and printing.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone drawn to fantastical and mythological themes, with a special interest in female portraiture.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you need basic knowledge of drawing and Photoshop.
Reviews
A course by Fernanda Maya
Fernanda Maya has liked drawing and painting since she can remember, which is the main reason why she became a visual designer. She decided to focus her passion on a more commercial purpose within the creative community. She believes in eclectic approaches as the best way to truly enjoy the process, and that to achieve richer work capable of connecting with others, you must let yourself be infused by numerous experiences, pieces of knowledge, and teachings.
She loves experimenting with different techniques and is currently producing her pieces exclusively using digital programs and her Cintiq. She has collaborated with brands such as Bacánika, Editorial Planeta, and the Luis Ángel Arango Library, among others. She also hugely enjoys selling her portraits and prints, as well as bringing the ideas of others to life.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preliminary knowledge
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Create the atmosphere of a portrait
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Illuminate the face 1
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Illuminate the face 2
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Brushes, patterns and textures 1
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Brushes, patterns and textures 2
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Brushes, patterns and textures 3
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U3
Start creating the portrait
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References, mood board and collage creation
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The skit
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Make the baselines
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Start with color
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Give character detail 1
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Give character detail 2
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Funds 1
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Funds 2
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Corrections and finishes
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Settings and filters
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U4
Export and tips
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Export the file for digital or printed version
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Pro Tips
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FP
Final project
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Digital Painting: Female Fantasy Portraits
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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.
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juancaortega
Maravilloso curso, la instructora es muy meticulosa en sus explicaciones y llegan muy bien sus enseñanzas. Muy recomendado para quienes desean incursionar dentro del mundo del arte digital.
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manita_kaewkhong
I highly recommend this course for anyone looking to enhance their artistic skills. This course offers detailed tutorials and expert instruction, making complex techniques easy to understand and apply. It's perfect for both beginners and intermediate artists.
fhalcorine
super sympa bien expliqué
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lu_selene
Me gusta mucho su arte y su técnica! explica muy bien el paso a paso, satisfecha con este curso
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elenarch
I liked the course, thank you! In order to draw in the same way as the author, you need more practice, but, in my opinion, the techniques of creating an illustration are suitable for beginners as well!