Illustrated Portraits with Procreate
A course by Elena Garnu , Illustrator and graphic designer
Learn how to create and compose a portrait adding elements, textures, and expressiveness starting from a photo
Learn how to create and compose a portrait adding elements, textures, and expressiveness starting from a photo
Applying natural elements to a digital portrait by including hand-drawn splashes of color and texture has the ability to give a more human touch to the final illustration. When you add a personal style, filled with skilled technique such as the work of illustrator Elena Garnu, the results are illustrations full of emotion that transform into visual poetry.
In this course, Elena teaches how to create and compose portraits using a photo and a powerful tool to create spectacular illustrations on an iPad: Procreate. Discover how to add elements and textures that you create by hand to incorporate them into your digital illustrations. Improvise and let your curiosity take the reins to convey your message.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 32 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (1.2K)
- 31,154 students
- 16 lessons (1h 59m)
- 32 additional resources (20 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Create an illustrated portrait with Procreate, using a photo and applying analogical textures to create lush detail.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For artists, illustrators, and anyone who wants to immerse themselves into the powerful world of Procreate and its infinite creative possibilities for portraits.
Requirements and materials
It’s best to have basic illustration skills for this course but they aren’t compulsory. You only require the will to learn and experiment with the multitude of tools that Procreate has to offer.
As for materials, you need an Apple Pencil, a compatible iPad, watercolors, paintbrushes, charcoal pencils, an old toothbrush, and a scanner or camera. You also need access to a computer with Adobe Photoshop.
Reviews
A course by Elena Garnu
Elena Garnu is a Spanish illustrator who has been working on both professional and personal illustration projects, since graduating from her studies in Fine Arts.
Her contemporary style involves a strong feminine feel, merging portraits with natural elements that give an abstract feel to her work. Her muses, simultaneously strong and vulnerable, are always connected to everyday life. She has collaborated with editorials such as Simon & Schuster, Norma Editorial, and Mueve tu lengua.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Looking for references and creating resources
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Collection of reference images
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Stains and textures
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Digitization
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U3
Introduction to Procreate
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Interface and tools
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Gestures
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Color palettes in Procreate
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U4
Start drawing in Procreate
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Placement and composition
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Drawing
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Drawing
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Color application and ornamental elements
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Color application and ornamental elements 2
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U5
Finishing the project
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Color adjustments, textures and filters
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Export
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FP
Final project
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Illustrated portrait with Procreate
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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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.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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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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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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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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Connect with a global creative community
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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Watch professionally produced courses
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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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lafatamorgana_
PlusMe gustó mucho este curso! Aprendí nuevas técnicas en Procreate y el resultado me gustó mucho. También me gustaron los recursos compartidos.
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arcanheraia
Un curso muy bonito y creativo :)
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laurarcilamejia
No era quizás lo que esperaba, pero estuvo chévere además que te da los recursos digitales.
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lalou
Les influences, les sources d’inspiration et les ressources complémentaires sont généreuses. La colorisation et l’ornementation, qui caractérisent le travail d’Elena, sont des aspects vraiment intéressants de son cours. Quelques bémols : l’interface Procreate en espagnol et la traduction audio en anglais, mécanique et monotone, sont un peu gênantes.
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emo80
I loved this course, very simple, clear to follow. I am a beginner and I found it very useful.