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Retrofuturistic Illustration with Procreate

A course by Ada Zielinska , Illustrator and Graphic Designer

Illustrator and Graphic Designer. Gdańsk, Poland.
Joined June 2021

Explore composition, color, contrast, and texture to create contemporary illustrations inspired by the past

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100% positive reviews (83)
4,518 students
Audio: English
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Explore composition, color, contrast, and texture to create contemporary illustrations inspired by the past

“I work in different styles, combining modernity with the nostalgia of the 60s and 70s.”

Her retrofuturistic style is what graphic designer and illustrator Ada Zielińska is known for. She runs a design studio in collaboration with a fellow artist and has worked with brands including Adobe, Netflix, Levi’s, and the National Museum in Gdańsk.

In this course, Ada teaches you how to create unique digital illustrations of your own, from the initial sketch to the finished artwork in Procreate. Explore digital illustration techniques to find your artistic style and create contemporary art inspired by the past. Imagine a colorful future, then design it.

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What will you learn in this online course?

14 lessons & 11 downloads

Quick Concept Sketches
9 minutes, 14 seconds
Composition
4 minutes, 2 seconds
Choice of Colours
5 minutes, 7 seconds
Preparing Textures Manually
7 minutes, 51 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (83)
  • 4,518 students
  • 14 lessons (1h 58m)
  • 11 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

What is this course's project?

Create a unique illustration that combines both contemporary and traditional elements of design using Procreate.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is for anyone interested in learning how to create unique retrofuturistic artwork using digital tools.

Requirements and materials

Basic knowledge of Photoshop and Procreate is recommended.

In terms of materials, you will need access to a device with Photoshop and Procreate, a camera, scanner, paper, a pencil, ink, and a brush.


Reviews

4,518 Students
83 Reviews
100% Positive ratings

Ada Zielinska

A course by Ada Zielinska

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Illustrator and Graphic Designer

Ada Zielińska is an illustrator and graphic designer from Poland. She completed a bachelor’s degree at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and a Master’s degree at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk. After publishing her work on social media she later began attracting work which allowed her to turn her hobby into a career.

Since then Ada has collaborated with brands including Adobe, Netflix, Levi’s, the National Museum in Gdańsk, and Fast Company Magazine. She also runs a graphic studio alongside a fellow illustrator where she designs album covers, visual identities, books, exhibitions, and more. She shares her work, which combines modernity with the nostalgia of the 60s and 70s with over 18K followers on Instagram.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Preparation

    • Where to Find Inspiration
    • Mood Board
    • Quick Concept Sketches
  • U3

    Choosing a Path

    • Composition
    • From a Paper Sketch to Procreate
    • Choice of Colours
  • U4

    Production

    • Starting to Work on Layers in Procreate 1
    • Starting to Work on Layers in Procreate 2
    • Preparing Textures Manually
    • Adding Textures and Final Touches
  • U5

    Presenting the Illustration

    • Creating a Pattern with Elements from the Illustration
    • Preparing the Final Illustration for Print and Social Media
  • FP

    Final project

    • Retrofuturistic Illustration with Procreate

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

  • Learn from the best professionals

    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

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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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    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

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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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Retrofuturistic Illustration with Procreate. Illustration course by Ada Zielinska Best seller

Retrofuturistic Illustration with Procreate

A course by Ada Zielinska
Illustrator and Graphic Designer. Gdańsk, Poland.
Joined June 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (83)
  • 4,518 students